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 viac
Barcelona’s recent sustainable tourism partnership meeting addressed the integration of social economy principles in urban tourism. Emphasising stakeholder engagement and the preservation of local identity...
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Urban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economyTourism+9 viac
Urban regeneration revitalises underused urban areas to improve economic, social, and environmental conditions. Key strategies include densification, community engagement, and integrating green infrastructure. The European...
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Regenerative Green TransitionUrban and Rural WellbeingProximity and social economy+6 viac
Romania Takes Steps Toward Socially Responsible Public Procurement ADV Romania, in partnership with RISE and the Social Finance Association, has launched a major legislative initiative...
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Financing the ecosystemPartnershipsProximity and social economy+9 viac
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 viac
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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Financing the ecosystemPartnershipsRegenerative Green Transition+13 viac
The demand for long-term care (LTC) is expected to rise by over one-third by 2050 due to population aging across OECD countries. Older adults requiring...
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Transformative Digital TransitionUrban and Rural WellbeingDigital+4 viac
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 viac
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+69 viac