Uvodna sekcija (tematski format)

  • Introduction

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    Social Enterprises (SEs) represent important initiators and creators of social value and responsible development of the local environment and society. Their activities are primarily focused on creating social value. At the same time, they need to ensure the economic viability of their operations for their survival and further development.

    By providing goods and services, SEs satisfy the needs of local communities, support the empowerment of marginalised groups, advance the level of sustainability in the community, or boost local economic development. At the same time, their work significantly increases flexibility, resilience, and equal participation in the local communities, which operate under constantly changing conditions.

    To understand the role and importance of SEs in modern society, we present their creation of social value, cooperation and connection with Local Public Administration, and inclusion in the procurement processes of Local Public Administration (LPA).

    This integrated module equips participants with the knowledge and tools to increase community resilience, well-being and identity through strategic collaboration between social enterprises and LPAs.

  • Leveraging partnerships between SEs and LPAs (municipalities) for community grow

    This unit addresses effective partnerships between social enterprises and LPAs by using available resources, knowledge, and expertise to address local challenges and create solutions tailored to the needs of local communities. The participating stakeholders aim to improve service accessibility, promote sustainable development and strengthen community engagement through collaboration. To address this area, we will present the importance of partnerships between social enterprises and LPAs (municipalities), the positive outcomes of their cooperation and the possible approaches for improving such alliances.

    Participants will learn about the importance of collaboration between social enterprises and LPAs in achieving sustainable community development goals. They will be informed how social enterprises and LPAs can work together to address various local issues, such as poverty or unemployment, while increasing community well-being. The possible approaches to building trust and cooperation between social enterprises and LPAs through an active approach, such as transparent communication is also in the core of the unit, same as the importance of joint planning for increasing overall community resilience and identity.