SECON seeks to boost social economy in EU regions by promoting policy improvement and facilitating best practice exchange. Funded by @interregeurope.

Joined May 2023
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How can policy, employment & social innovation work better together? At the #SECON meeting in Mannheim, we explored this through policy dialogue, corporate engagement & field visits showcasing real practices. Discover more via the link in the comments 💬 @interregeurope
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🌍 Nine EU regions joined forces in #SECON to boost rural social enterprises. Our Joint Review turns 3 years of learning into concrete policy actions. Read it via the link in the comments 💬 #SocialEconomy #InterregionalCooperation #EUregions @interregeurope
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The #SECON team meets in Rhine-Neckar, Germany on 22–23 Apr for the 7th interregional event. A Policy Round Table and local study visits will explore ways to strengthen social economy policies across Europe. 🌱 Explore more in the comments 💬 #SocialEconomy @interregeurope
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💡 Good Practice: Strengthening Social Entrepreneurship in the Peloponnese A €3M programme offering 100% public funding supports local initiatives, creates jobs, and boosts social inclusion. A strong model for community-driven growth. 🌱 #SECON #GoodPractice @interregeurope
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🌍 SECON 6th Newsletter is out! See how interregional cooperation strengthens the social economy across Europe, with a spotlight on Mazowieckie 🇵🇱 and social enterprises driving jobs, inclusion & innovation. 👉 Read it via link in comments #SECON #SocialEconomy #InterregEurope
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🍇 Good Practices Spotlight: Black Elderberry Social Cooperative Tasty local meals, preserves & zero-waste practices. Supporting jobs, training & local producers under the “Kitchen from Liwiec” brand. #SECON #GoodPractice #SocialEconomy #Impact @interregeurope
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🌟 Good Practice: Equestrian Center – Dârjiu Uniting generations in rural Romania! 🐴 Elderly care meets a horse-riding social enterprise, promoting inclusion, local traditions & sustainable community services. #SECON #GoodPractice #SocialEconomy #CommunityImpact
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🌱 Good Practice Spotlight Helyénvaló Food Hub helps 104 local farmers sell year-round via a shop & online platform, boosting skills, compliance & the local economy. 🌾 Explore more via the link in the comments 👇 #SECON #GoodPractice #SocialEconomy @interregeurope
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🌿Good Practice Peloponnese Trails – 1,730 km of hiking trails connecting communities, promoting sustainable tourism & training 100 locals. Honorable Mention at European Social Economy Awards 2025. 🥾 #SECON #GoodPractice #SocialEconomy #SustainableTourism @interregeurope
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♻️ Recycle at Source turns waste into opportunity! Volunteers sort, repair & resell recyclables, redirecting 300 tons from landfills & running Greece’s 1st Repair Café. A sustainable, community-driven model for urban recycling 🌍 #SECON #GoodPractice #SocialEconomy
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🎓 Good Practice Spotlight: EJESEC Virtual School A free online platform training young people in Extremadura on social entrepreneurship, circular economy & cooperativism bridging distance with digital learning! 💻 #SECON #GoodPractice #SocialEconomy @interregeurope
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