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“We support organizations that want to have a positive impact on society”

We are a university-based organization that offers research, consulting, and training services. With almost fifteen years of experience in local development, inclusive development, social economy, impact evaluation, and sustainable food commodities, we combine scientific rigour with practical solutions.

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localised participatory agenda for social enterprises imprese sociali
Friday February 28th, 2025 ARCO

Localised Participatory Research Agenda for social enterprises: bridging the gap between SE ecosystems and academia

Social enterprises can play a relevant role in local and human development. However, in some countries public institutions  and local stakeholders still have some difficulties in understanding the benefits of developing enabling ecosystems for social enterprises. Consequently, research and academic institutions in such countries are tasked with a significant role in the initial development of [...]
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Monday February 10th, 2025 ARCO

Scopri il bando “Coltiva la tua impresa!” per imprenditrici e imprenditori sociali del territorio pistoiese

Friday February 7th, 2025 ARCO

SWINS Sustainable Well-being through Investment in Social Services

Tuesday January 14th, 2025 ARCO

Promuovere i piani di welfare e altre misure di conciliazione vita-lavoro, un bando della Regione Toscana

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