This article is part of a series of introductory pieces for the Ambassadors of the EU Proximity and Social Economy Platform. Ambassadors play a pivotal...
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Financing the ecosystemPartnershipsRegenerative Green Transition+52 more
The "Social Innovation for Active and Healthy Ageing" initiative, led by the King Baudouin Foundation in partnership with European institutions, aimed to promote and support...
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PartnershipsUrban and Rural WellbeingHealth+7 more
This case concerns a Brussels-based partnership between Urbike, which offers a bicycle delivery service, and Facq, which sells bathroom and heating accessories. Products are transported...
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PartnershipsRegenerative Green TransitionUrban and Rural Wellbeing+13 more
EONsea is a social enterprise based in Andalusia, Spain, offering innovative underwater inspections for boats using ROVs and Artificial Intelligence. The solution enables non-invasive, in-port...
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Regenerative Green TransitionTransformative Digital TransitionProximity and social economy+13 more
Data-driven decision-making (DDDM) enhances social impact by turning data into actionable insights. However, challenges like poor connectivity, inadequate infrastructure, and governance issues hinder its full...
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Transformative Digital TransitionProximity and social economyDigital+4 more
The Respira Project is an innovative initiative working to establish renewable energy communities (RECs) across various regions in Italy, both urban and rural. With a...
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Financing the ecosystemProximity and social economyEnergy-renewables+7 more
The EUI’s City-to-City Exchanges programme offers EU cities the opportunity to collaborate on urban challenges through short-term visits. With a high approval rate and flexible...
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Regenerative Green TransitionUrban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economy+17 more
La Ceinture Alimentaire Charleroi Métropole (CACM) is a territorial facilitator aiming to drive a collective transformation towards a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive local food system...
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Regenerative Green TransitionProximity and social economyAgri-food+10 more
The EU’s Code of Conduct for Data Sharing in the Social Economy empowers organisations to adopt ethical, mission-driven data practices. It aligns with core social...
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Transformative Digital TransitionDigitalProximity and social economy+15 more