Téma ismertetése

  • Introduction

    An image representing collaboration between Social Enterprises and Local Public Authorities

    The collaboration between LPAs and SEs can have a very positive impact on the local community. Employing people disadvantaged in the labour market, supporting the local economy or having services and products with added value are only few examples why LPAs should view social enterprises as relevant partners with the potential to assist LPAs in fulfilling their roles and objectives. The collaboration can be done through a variety of financial and non-financial measures, such as, participation in public procurements, direct contracting of smaller purchases, involvement in organizing various local activities. However, a prerequisite for cooperation is knowing where to find social enterprises willing to cooperate, identifying expectations realistically, being open to transparent communication, allowing social enterprises to participate in defining the goals of mutual cooperation, and thinking in the long term.

    In this module you will learn more about how to start a professional relationship with a social enterprise, how to maintain it and how to make it grow.

  • Finding a Social Enterprise and preparing for collaboration

    Working with social enterprises supports the local economy, social integration and environmental values. Social enterprises can be found through chambers of commerce, non-profit organisations, social enterprise directories and by participating in local events. Sharing best practices and successful examples of cooperation is useful for engaging employees. To embed collaboration within a local planning authority, it is important to gain formal approval and support from management.