Looking to understand how Social and Solidarity Economy organisations access the funding they need to grow? This short but insightful paper by Gianluca Salvatori and...
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Financing the ecosystemProximity and social economyAccess to Finance+9 more
If you think finance is just about profits, think again. This engaging entry explores how the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) is revolutionising access to...
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Financing the ecosystemProximity and social economyAccess to Finance+9 more
The European Commission’s 2024 progress report on the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan highlights continued racial and ethnic discrimination across Europe, with limited reporting and persistent...
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Working conditions and governanceProximity and social economyAddressing capacity and skills gap+9 more
The year 2025 marks the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC2025), proclaimed by the UN, emphasizing the enduring importance of cooperatives for global social and economic...
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Financing the ecosystemTransformative Digital TransitionWorking conditions and governance+13 more
In line with various initiatives and policies promoting progress towards the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030, including SDG 12...
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Urban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economyTourism+10 more
A new study explores how supportive social entrepreneurial ecosystems in Euroregions can increase cross-border cooperation and impact. Findings show that combining visibility, funding, education, and...
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Financing the ecosystemPartnershipsProximity and social economy+35 more
The latest research in sustainable cities and society explores how urban proximity influences social cohesion, revealing that residents’ perceptions of closeness are just as important...
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Regenerative Green TransitionUrban and Rural WellbeingConstruction+13 more
The OECD has released a report exploring how innovation ecosystems in Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands use emerging technologies to enhance citizen participation. It shows...
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Transformative Digital TransitionProximity and social economyDigital+10 more
The JobDirect for NEET Youth within the ALMA Initiative project aimed to support the social and professional integration of disadvantaged NEET youth from Romania through...
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PartnershipsSkillsProximity and social economy+4 more
The OECD Global Action report on “Promoting Social and Solidarity Economy Ecosystems” offers valuable insights into the growing role of social procurement in both public...
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