{"id":16084,"date":"2025-06-20T09:51:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/?p=16084"},"modified":"2025-06-20T09:52:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:52:21","slug":"bridging-the-gap-how-ethical-finance-can-empower-social-entrepreneurs-in-romania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/en\/bridging-the-gap-how-ethical-finance-can-empower-social-entrepreneurs-in-romania\/","title":{"rendered":"Bridging the Gap: How Ethical Finance Can Empower Social Entrepreneurs in Romania"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>More than one in three children in Romania lives in poverty. Only 6% of adults with disabilities have access to employment. Meanwhile, thousands of social entrepreneurs working to change these realities still face a major obstacle: lack of access to tailored financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the central theme of the national conference <strong>&#8220;Mission Possible: Removing Financial Barriers for Social Entrepreneurs&#8221;<\/strong>, held in Bucharest on <strong>June 12, 2025<\/strong>, and co-organized by <strong>ADV Romania Group<\/strong>, <strong>AFIN<\/strong>, and the <strong>Social Finance Association (SFA)<\/strong>. The event brought together policymakers, ethical investors, banking representatives, and social economy leaders from across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AFTERMOVIE HOW TO ELIMINATE FINANCING BARRIERS TO FOSTER FINANCIAL INCLUSIONFOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fJhMd-acnOs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Diagnosis: Financial Exclusion Blocks Social Innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Romania, access to finance for social enterprises remains sporadic and underdeveloped. Traditional banks are reluctant to support social businesses, perceiving them as high-risk due to their hybrid models and focus on long-term community impact over quick financial returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Potential: Over 100,000 New Jobs in 5 Years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Social Finance Association, Romania could generate <strong>over 100,000 new jobs<\/strong> in just five years if 5,000 social businesses were launched annually. That potential can only be unlocked if ethical finance becomes more than a niche\u2014if it becomes a pillar of national economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference sent a clear message: <strong>social entrepreneurs are not just problem-solvers\u2014they are opportunity creators<\/strong>. What they need now is a financing system that understands their mission and grows with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Social economy is the missing link between anti-poverty policies, the labour market, and the green transition. With the right financial instruments, political will, and genuine partnerships, this sector can become the main driver of social inclusion in Romania.&#8221; &#8211;  Angela Achi\u021bei, President of ADV Romania Group and Founder of AFIN IFN SA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-6-1024x689.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-6-1024x689.png 1024w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-6-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-6-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-6-1536x1034.png 1536w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-6-278x187.png 278w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-6-1170x787.png 1170w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-6.png 1988w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Ethical finance does not compete with the banking system \u2013 it complements it. And it is possible.&#8221; &#8211; Bogdan Merfea (Social Finance Association)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lessons from Europe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants from countries such as Italy, France, and Spain shared insights into how ethical finance ecosystems can enable sustainable change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Gabriele Giuglietti (Banca Etica, Italy)<\/strong>: <em>\u201cIn Italy, we finance cooperatives that manage 85% of our home care services. These are long-term investments in social cohesion.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gabriele Giulietti, \u0219eful departamentului Afaceri institu\u021bionale \u0219i externe, Banca Etica\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tN5v28chNcI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Cyrille Langendorff (Phitrust, France)<\/strong> explained the need for what he called <strong>&#8220;patient capital&#8221;<\/strong>:<br><em>\u201cSocial enterprises need more than money. They need time, trust, and support to build lasting impact. That\u2019s why we provide capital with no rush for return, and governance mentoring along the way.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cyrille Langendorff, director Phitrust\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uVOpPuPfuCU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;We have applied a set of principles to our work, which we are trying to translate into reality through financial practice. It is a conscious choice we have made.&#8221; &#8211; <strong>Daniel Sorrosal (FEBEA)<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Daniel Sorrosal - Secretar General FEBEA European Federation of Ethical and Alternative Banks\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ktTx_GgjRks?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Other contributions came from representatives of the European Commission, the European Investment Fund, Mastercard, UniCredit, and national banking institutions, who underlined the need for co-designed financial tools, public guarantees, and better alignment between investors and social needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Brigitte Fellahi Brognaux-Head of Unit G3,European Commission,Social And Inclusive Entrepreneurship\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DHiVC1TzOEE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It is an honour to be part of this event at such an important moment, within a very dynamic context for social economy and social finance.&#8221; &#8211; Brigitte Fellahi-Brogneaux (Head of Unit G3, European Commission | Social and Inclusive Entrepreneurship | DG EMPL)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-7-1024x689.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-7-1024x689.png 1024w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-7-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-7-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-7-1536x1034.png 1536w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-7-278x187.png 278w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-7-1170x787.png 1170w, https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-7.png 1988w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ImpaktEU\u2013AFIN Agreement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most significant outcomes of the event was the signing of a <strong>new financing agreement between ImpaktEU and AFIN<\/strong>. This partnership will enable the development of tailored financing products for social enterprises in Romania, marking a turning point in the effort to build a functioning ecosystem for ethical finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch the full event here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Conferin\u021ba \u201eMisiune posibil\u0103: cum elimin\u0103m barierele de finan\u021bare pentru antreprenorii sociali\u201d\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FJDRJj8WVeM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than one in three children in Romania lives in poverty. 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