Benchmarking the socio-economic performance of the EU social economy

Euricse coordinated the study commissioned by the European Commission to analyse the role of the social economy in the European Union, as part of a strategy for a sustainable and innovative ecosystem. The report offers quantitative and qualitative data on the importance of the social economy in 27 countries, highlighting its potential. Read More

Non ho mai smesso di ragionare: a new book by prof. Carlo Borzaga

Professor Carlo Borzaga's ‘intellectual testament’ is available online and in bookshops: a valuable collection of speeches, publications, interviews and unpublished writings on the role of cooperative organisations and social enterprises. It will be presented in Trento on September 13th. Read More

Scientific Colloquium: final days to submit applications

There are only a few days left to submit abstracts for the 18th Scientific Colloquium on Social Enterprise, organized by Iris Network in collaboration with the Department of Economics of the University of Perugia and the Perugia Foundation, which will take place in Perugia on 18th and 19th October. It is still possible to apply until September 8th. Read More

Strategic planning for third sector organizations

In the coming months, Euricse will engage in two key consulting projects: the second edition of the Caritro Foundation's grant program "Tra Dire e Fare", which will aid 10 Trentino-based nonprofit organizations in elaborating strategic plans and, in partnership with Erickson, the development of the local "Piano di Zona" for "Brescia Ovest Solidale" Special Agency. Read More

Training start-ups in the social economy

On September 11th and 12th, Euricse and Pluriversum will launch the first training phase of the Ikigai Social Hub. The initiative, promoted with the support of the Mps Foundation, aims to transform ideas into concrete projects to address social, economic and environmental challenges, encouraging the creation and establishment of new start-ups in the social economy. Read More

Experiences of active communities in Trentino

On September 13th, at the Fondazione Caritro in Trento, there will be a meeting dedicated to new models of local and sustainable development. Jacopo Sforzi, senior researcher at Euricse, will offer a training session on ‘enterprising communities’. CSV Trentino together with Mirella Maturo from Euricse will organise a participatory workshop. Read More

European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems

The European Commission is conducting a study, known as the "European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems", to track how European companies are advancing in adopting sustainable business models, clean technologies, and digital transformation. We encourage all social economy organizations to participate in this study to help shape future policies. Read More

Study on the SCE Statute in Europe

The European Commission (DG GROW - Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs) commissioned Euricse to conduct a research study on the implementation of the Regulation on the Statute for a European Cooperative Society (SCE) in the 30 EU/EEA Member States. Read More

The new frontiers of volunteering

Euricse, with CSV Trentino and Labsus, is launching a research project funded by the Caritro Foundation. Coordinated by researcher Giacomo Pisani, the study will examine the balance between two aspects of volunteering: its political role in social change and its service provision function within welfare systems. Read More

Esira, first steps in the Trentino region

The Esira project, which involves Euricse and Cooperazione Trentina in collaboration with fifteen other European partners, has taken its first steps also in Trentino. In July, the cities of Rovereto and Pergine Valsugana hosted two meetings to present the initiative. Read More