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International Symposium on Cooperatives and International Law
Paola Iamiceli, President of EURICSE, contributed as speaker to the panel on “Cooperative Education and Training” in the International Symposium on Cooperatives and International Law at the Peace Palace in The Hague, home of the International Court of Justice, on the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives, organised by ICA.
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Final bootcamp of IKIGAI Social Hub
The final bootcamp of IKIGAI Social Hub, an initiative promoted by EURICSE and Pluriversum with the support of the Monte dei Paschi di Siena Foundation (FMPS) and designed to accelerate the start up of social enterprises, took place in Siena. EURICSE contributes through its expertise in research and training, supporting networks, skills, and innovation in the social economy.
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Master GIS: the 30th edition coming soon
The 2025 edition of the Master in Management of Social Enterprises (Master GIS) came to an end with two days dedicated to territorial planning. Applications open in November, with classes starting in March 2026.
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World Coop Monitor: stay tuned for the 2025 edition
The 2025 edition of the World Cooperative Monitor, the annual report jointly produced by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and EURICSE, will soon be released. The report analyses the economic, organizational, and social data of cooperatives and mutuals worldwide.
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CIRIEC: International Research Conference
From the 27th to the 29th of October 2025, EURICSE researchers took part in the 10th International Conference on Social Economy Research organised by CIRIEC International and Chaire TerrESS in Bordeaux.
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ESIRA: 4th General Assembly in Poland
From the 15th to the 17th of October, the 4th General Assembly of the European project ESIRA project took place in the Leski-Bieszczadzki area, in Poland. During the meeting, EURICSE, involved both as a research partner and as a MAP Monitor, organised a focus group to identify the main enabling factors and barriers affecting social economy initiatives in rural and marginal areas.
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New report on the increasing market orientation of social cooperatives in Italy
The new EURICSE report on the marketisation of social services in local welfare in Italy, written by Prof. Luca Fazzi (University of Trento) together with EURICSE researchers Giacomo Pisani, Jole Decorte and Mirella Maturo, is now online.
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EURICSE at the EMES International Research Conference
Several EURICSE researchers will participate in the 10th EMES International Research Conference, which will be held in Rotterdam and Utrecht from 3 to 7 November 2025.
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Here is the Action Plan for the Social Economy in Italy
EURICSE participated in the drafting of the Action Plan for the Social Economy in Italy, currently under public consultation promoted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance until 12 November. A new in-depth study by Euricse's Observatory on the Social Economy dedicated to the National Plan will be published shortly.
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A new report focusing on the commercialization of social cooperatives in Italy
A new EURICSE report focusing on the increasing market orientation of social cooperatives in Italy is coming soon. An online event to present and discuss the findings will take place on Thursday, October 29, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (CET).
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17th International Workshop on Cooperative and Responsible Finance for Development: Call for Papers
Call for Papers is open for the 17th Workshop on Cooperative and Responsible Finance for Development, to be held on 18-19 June 2026 in Trento, bringing together international experts to discuss ethical and sustainable finance solutions.
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International event on inclusive circular economy
On the 22nd of October, our senior researcher Giulia Galera will be among the speakers at "Lost in Transition: A Compass for an Inclusive Circular Economy", an international event in Naples organised by RREUSE, the international network that includes around 1,200 companies active in reuse across Europe.
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