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Work on the social inclusion sector is carried out as part of the activity strengthening access to jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities through improved social inclusion capacity at local level (Activity 3 of the LEED Programme). The main objectives are to support poverty reduction through social inclusion and access to employment among disadvantaged communities by assisting governments and the non-profit sector in the delivery of active social and labour market policies at sub-national level in countries of Central East and South East Europe.
News
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Improving social inclusion at the local level through the social economy: a new series of LEED cross-country studies
Social inclusion is a complex and multifaceted issue; one which requires the engagement and involvement of a range of public and private sector actors, as well the social economy. The aim of this project is to provide guidance to national, regional and local actors on how to improve social inclusion capacity effectively, in particular, by leveraging the social economy. Cross country studies are being undertaken in countries to assess the current strategies of social inclusion in selected localities and in selected policy areas, and to explore the contribution of social economy organisations in fostering social inclusion.
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International learning models, 2009
The Trento Centre is working with the Autonomous Province of Trento to support the work of the European Social Fund Co-operation Network. As part of this work, the OECD LEED Programme have conducted five two-day ‘mini-reviews’ in five member regions of the Network: Fruili Venezia Giulia, Marche, Toscana, Trento and Podlaskie (Poland) examining topics including the integration of migrants, enhancing female employment, activities to promote work/life balance, and programmes to encourage lifelong learning. A seminar will be held on November 18 to present the findings and recommendations of the five study visits.
Events
2008-2007
Conference on "Corporate social responsibility and local development", Trento, Italy 31 June-1 July 2008
A High Level Seminar on Corporate Social Responsibility organised by the Trento Centre in co-operation with the Russian company LUKOIL, LUKOIL International Trade Unions Association and TUAC (Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD). The seminar provided an opportunity to review international and Russian corporate social responsibility practices and modalities of partnering between business, trade unions and local authorities to foster sustainable local development with particular attention to the case of mono-industrial cities. The seminar also included a special session between Russian and Trentino trade union organisations.
Seminar on “The new frontiers of social inclusion”, Trento, Italy, 18-19 June 2008
The seminar was organised by the Trento Centre in co-operation with the European Social Fund Managing Authority of the PAT within the European Social Fund (ESF) Co.Net network activities (a network composed by approximately 25 ESF Managing Authorities in EU Member Countries).
A seminar and a study visit were organised for a delegation of Hungarian and Croatian policy makers in October 2007
The aim of the study visit was to enable participants to develop an understanding of the role of the social economy, and social economy actors, in Trentino. The attendance of the Croatian delegation was made possible by financial support from USAID.
2006-2005-2004
Seminar on "Reviewing OECD experience in the social entreprise sector", Trento, Italy, 15-18 November 2006
The seminar was organised by the OECD LEED Centre for Local Development in Trento in co-operation with the Autonomous Province of Trento, the Trentino Federation of Cooperatives and the Institute for the Development of Non-Profit Organisations (ISSAN) of the University of Trento, Italy.
The event was organised in conjunction with the Third Donor Roundtable Meeting on civil society development in the countries of Eastern and Central Europe, the CIS, Western Balkans and Turkey, co-convened by the Government of Italy, the World Bank and the European Commission EuropeAid Cooperation Office.
Seminar on "Trade unions and welfare", Trento, Italy, 26-27 October 2006
This seminar was organised in cooperation with INAS CISL and Fondazione Giulio Pastore. The event presented and discussed the results of research addressing these issues undertaken in eight European countries: Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Sweden and Poland.
Seminar on "Emerging models of social entrepreneurship: possible paths for social enterprise development in Central East and South East Europe", Zagreb, Croatia, 28-29 September 2006
The objective of this 2-day seminar was to disseminate and discuss recent regulatory policies that define new forms of social entrepreneurship and assess their relevance and applicability potential in OECD member and non-member countries of Central East and South East Europe.
Conference on "The social economy in Central, East and South-East Europe", Trento, Italy, 22-23 September 2005
This international conference further explored the trends, opportunities and challenges that social economy actors face in the countries of the Baltic States, Central, East and South-East Europe.
Seventh CEI Summit Economic Forum, Portoroz, Slovenia 24-26 November 2004
The Central European Initiative (CEI) opened its doors to the business and financial community, focusing on the needs of entrepreneurs investing in central and eastern Europe. The event was co-organised with the Slovenian CEI Presidency and was sponsored by the Italian Government. The OECD LEED Trento Centre was an active partner of this important event.
Seminar on "Social economy and social innovations", Trento, Italy, 14-19 November 2004
This one-week seminar has been especially designed for policy-makers and practitioners from South, Central, and Eastern Europe responsible for social economic issues. This training was organised by the LEED Programme through the LEED Trento Centre for Local Development
For further information on these activities, please contact Emma.Clarence@oecd.org
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