B-WISE: Insights from the training held for Supporters in Work Intregration Social Enterprises (WISEs)

14 professionals from Romanian work integration social enterprises (WISEs) have successfully completed the first European pilot training program for the socio-professional insertion of disadvantaged workers. Designed according to a European methodology, within the B-WISE project, the programme brought to the attention of specialists supporting disadvantaged workers topics such as: organizational transformation, digitalization and innovative strategies
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Launching Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Programme – business exchange programme

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Programme is a transnational exchange initiative offering new or aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from experienced entrepreneurs in different Participating Countries. The European Commission launched on year 2023 a specific call just for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, which is the umbrella for our brand-new project named EYE4UA running from October’23 to January’26.
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SUCCESSFUL PREMIERE: The Social Innovation Hackathon

A recent milestone of the international SocialTech4EU program was the „Social Innovation Hackathon“ powered by Silicon Vilstal and cofunded by StMWi. At the Social Innovation Hackathon, some 20 social enterprises from across Europe, a squad of experienced team coaches (guided by head coach Inga Wiele and 40 Bavarian sparring partners from creative industries came together on a historic farm in
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Romania’s first circular economy course for social enterprises

From 6 to 8 November 2023, Ateliere Fara Frontiere organised a training for social entrepreneurs and social innovation organisations from Romania – “The Circular Economy: from theory to application”. The course took place in Bucharest and included a study visit to the circular economy workshops of Viitor Plus and Ateliere Senza Frontiere. A total of
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Donostia-San Sebastián – Social Economy Capital of Spain 2023

The Ministry of Labour and Social Economy organized the European Conference “Social Economy: People, Planet, Action” in San Sebastian, Spain on November 13-14, 2023. The event was part of Spain’s strategic priorities for its Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) in the second half of 2023 (July 1 – December 31). The
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Empowering workers through the B-WISE Project

The B-WISE (Blueprint for Sectoral Cooperation on Skills in Work Integration Social Enterprises) project aims to develop a European strategy to address skills gaps, especially digital skills, in the Work Integration Social Enterprise (WISE) sector. WISEs provide employment opportunities and on-the-job training for disadvantaged groups who face barriers to the mainstream labor market. By developing
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Insights of the B-WISE report on work integration social enterprises presented at the EMES Conference

On the 12th of September, B-WISE partners presented the results of the research conducted all over Europe, with a particular focus on 13 countries, in Frankfurt during the 9th EMES International Research Conference on Social Enterprise. Project partners were delighted to share the report findings with the academic community stressing the role of WISEs in shaping
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New support initiative for social enterprises: Buy Social Future of Social Economy

ADV Romania is part of the BUYSOCIAL project consortium lead by Diesis Network –one of the most extensive networks specialized in supporting the development of the social economy, social entrepreneurship and social innovation (founded in Belgium in 1997). We are happy together with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iasi to represent Romania in this
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SEEDing Enterprising for Tomorrow – a new project that will increase the competitiveness of social enterprises in Romania

Between June 1, 2023 and April 30, 2024, ADV Romania implements the SEEDing Enterprising for Tomorrow project. The aim of the project is to increase the competitiveness of 100 social enterprises in Romania, mainly in ICT and green industry. Project partners ADV Romania Unikum Aktiv AS, Norway Ateliere Fara Frontiere (AFF), Romania Social Finance Association (SFA), Romania RISE
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Social economy – philosophy or reality?

Dr. Elena Cristina Dorneanu, PhD, of “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi, has authored an insightful article delving into the intricate landscape of social economy in Romania. Her work provides a comprehensive examination of various aspects, including legislation, practical examples, and policy frameworks. The social economy is a social philosophy translated into economic pragmatism. We
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