Tuesday, 26 March 2024 / Published in Insights and reports, Press, Social economy
In May 2022, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Deloitte, published a groundbreaking report, “Unlocking the Social Economy,” which offers a deep dive into the transformative potential of the social economy. This insightful document showcases how the social economy, fueled by social innovation, stands as a formidable force in addressing some of the most
Monday, 25 March 2024 / Published in Insights and reports, News, Press, Social economy
In an era where the social fabric of communities is under unprecedented stress, the concept of community enterprises (CEs) offers an anchor of hope. The Fostering Innovation in Community Led Enterprise Development (ComEnt) project, an initiative funded under the Erasmus+ Programme, has taken the lead in exploring this potential across Europe. This effort, spearheaded by
Tuesday, 06 February 2024 / Published in News, Press, Social economy
Good news for social enterprises in Romania! A promising dialogue ADV Romania had with a Romanian retail chain resulted in an agreement to list products in four stores in Iasi! The partnership aligns with sustainability goals, providing a platform to promote sustainable and socially responsible products. From 20 February Iasi residents will be able to
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 / Published in News, Social economy
The ComEnt project introduces a transformative opportunity for social entrepreneurs: the “Community Enterprise Development: Theory and Skills” online course. Hosted on the project website and offered for free, this program aims to empower professionals to address socio-economic and environmental challenges through effective community enterprise models, particularly focusing on Ireland and Europe. Course Highlights: Understand the
Monday, 04 December 2023 / Published in News, Social economy
What is the impact of company purchases? Does is it help the environment? Here’s a checklist you can use to make environmentally conscious decisions: Check for Eco-friendly Certifications: Look for certifications such as Energy Star, Fair Trade, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), or others relevant to the product to ensure it meets certain environmental standards. Material
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 / Published in News, Social economy
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
Monday, 20 November 2023 / Published in News
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.
Thursday, 16 November 2023 / Published in News, Social economy
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
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 / Published in News, Press, Social economy
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
Monday, 13 November 2023 / Published in News, Social economy
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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