Social economy
The social economy, -which refers to enterprises and organisations which pursue mutual social and economic goals-, has been shown to promote inclusive growth (by creating jobs, strengthening skills and employability); building diversified local economies; and contributing to wider economic and institutional transformation. Cities have an important role in ensuring an enabling context fo social economy to arise.
Related networks
Resourceful Cities
Resourceful Cities
RESOURCEFUL CITIES is an URBACT Action Planning Network of ten European cities. This project seeks to develop the next generation of urban resource...
USE-IT
USE-IT
Larger capital projects in poor neighbourhoods often do not lead to an improvement in the socio-economic situation of the local population. The USE-...
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Latest activities
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Covid-19: a springboard for more food solidarity?
How cities can sustain and transfer good practice in improving access to (healthy) food.
Social Impact Bonds: the secret tool for effective public services?
In times of financial constraints, total government expenditures on public services are decreasing, while citizens expect more and more effective...
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Attention all urban decision-makers! Did you know that you can do business without money?
We all want urban services to be efficient, redevelopment exciting, civic events colourful and new urban initiatives really able to make a difference...
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“A big city is one that makes us feel big” – how digitalisation can change our perception of smaller cities
The ‘IoTXchange’ URBACT ‘project that just kicked off this October in the Portuguese small city of Fundão - better known until now by its cherry...
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Introducing the Resourceful Cities Action Planning Network: Driving citizen centred, resource-based transition in cities across Europe
A citizen centred circular economy project with a difference, the Resourceful Cities concept was conceived by The Hague and Oslo, arising from their...
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High tech Aveiro’s new Citizen Card makes life easier
When a high tech town simplifies citizens’ access to public services thanks to the Card4All network .
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