Listen and learn – podcast “Social Economy for the full Inclusion of People with Disabilities”
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Listen and learn – podcast “Social Economy for the full Inclusion of People with Disabilities”

Welcome to “Social Economy Talks”, a new podcast from Social Economy Europe about the most relevant upcoming issues in the social economy sphere. This is yet another chance to learn from the best practitioners and experts on social economy in Europe! It will follow a journey of discovery (narrated by team member Nicholas Clark) aimed at…

19 EU states signed Toledo Declaration promoting social and solidarity economy
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19 EU states signed Toledo Declaration promoting social and solidarity economy

In December 2020 the Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy organised a summit in Toledo. Nineteen EU member states have committed to promoting the social and solidarity economy through, during a summit organised by the Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy. The European confederation of industrial and service co-operatives (Cecop) welcomed the Toledo Declaration,…

Polish Certificate of Quality of Social and Solidarity 2020 awards granted!
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Polish Certificate of Quality of Social and Solidarity 2020 awards granted!

The competition for granting the Certificate of Quality of Social and Solidarity 2020 is aimed at awarding those entities that successfully combine economic activity with social commitment. The awarded certificates will contribute to building the brand of specific entities and the entire social economy sector. One of the categories will also include local governments that…

Made in Social Europe Exhibition 2020
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Made in Social Europe Exhibition 2020

Social Platform is delighted to welcome you to our new Made in Social Europe Exhibition 2020 – a collection of 19 inspiring practices from civil society organisations who are a part of Social Platform’s European member networks. In November 2017, European Union leaders proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights and stressed their united political commitment to…

Social Impact Investment – Best Practices and Recommendations for the Next Generation
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Social Impact Investment – Best Practices and Recommendations for the Next Generation

We recommend to read and learn from this study prepared for the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs called “Social Impact Investment – Best Practices and Recommendations for the Next Generation” (Mackevičiūtė, R. et al., Social Impact Investment – Best practices and recommendations for the next generation, Publication for the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs,…

Powerful Communication Tools for Entrepreneurs: Connecting
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Powerful Communication Tools for Entrepreneurs: Connecting

We all know how important connecting is in our everyday life. Especially now, facing COVID-19 challenges, we appreciate every chance to interact with other people.  But what role does connecting play when it comes to entrepreneurship? We recommend you to read this article by Joanne Bond, executive leadership coach, discussing the importance and practice of connecting as a…

Entrepreneurship Training and Mentoring Circle for Women
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Entrepreneurship Training and Mentoring Circle for Women

Entrepreneurship Training and Mentoring Circle for Women (ETMCW) is a concept delivered by European Activism Incubator. It is a year-long innovative, flexible training programme directed to Brussels – based women, who wish to launch a social or environmental impact business, a social enterprise or a non-profit project. The training has been designed to support a diverse group…

The Polish Model of a Social Economy with the Financial aspects and Profits at Background – from the General Theory to Practice
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The Polish Model of a Social Economy with the Financial aspects and Profits at Background – from the General Theory to Practice

Within the InDigiSE Erasmus+ project we aim to bring youth the best knowledge and expertise on how to establish and run a successful youth social enterprise. One of the articles we recommend is was published in “Financial Internet Quarterly”,  Volume 15: Issue 3, “The Polish Model of a Social Economy with the Financial aspects and Profits…

Read the latest EU study “New technologies and digitisation: opportunities and challenges for the social economy and social enterprises”
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Read the latest EU study “New technologies and digitisation: opportunities and challenges for the social economy and social enterprises”

This study aims to benchmark diffuse initiatives and policies at EU level as well as national level to promote successful approaches using digital technologies in social economy and social enterprises. It will do so to reinforce their e-skills and the uptake of new technologies in their entrepreneurial strategy discuss the opportunities and challenges they face…