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November 14, Day 2 of the social economy conference.
News from the Social Economy Conference in San Sebastián
Key moments
The signing of the San Sebastián Manifesto – marked a significant moment, with high-level European representatives acknowledging the social economy’s role as a catalyst in social, economic, and environmental innovation. They committed to supporting the ongoing initiatives aimed at boosting the social economy.
Cristian Vasilcoiu, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity of Romania, was a speaker in the panel dedicated to representatives from European ministries.
The general assembly ENSIE and European seminar dedicated to measuring social impact organized by ENSIE.
Key Statements
“The social economy must be on the urban agenda! Every large or small community should include the social economy in its own urban development agenda!”
Ana Umbelino, President REVES Network
“Measuring social impact is important for at least two reasons: to know quantitatively how you have contributed and to know what to improve and to use as a source of learning!”
Antonella Noya, Head of the Social Economy and Innovation Unit at OECD
The EU Council representatives added that measuring impact is also important from the perspective of communication in the field, attracting investments, and even launching new funding lines!
“I have signed, as a representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Solidarity of Romania, the ‘Manifesto’ from San Sebastian, regarding the social economy, through which our country commits to implementing European and international provisions in the matter, adopted by the EU, UN, and OECD. Romania recognizes the importance of the social economy in local, national, and European development, by focusing on people and the communities they are part of, rather than solely on profit.”
Cristian Vasilcoiu, Romania Secretary of State for Employment and Social Solidarity
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