ESIRA Project

📅 Yesterday, ESIRA partners gathered for the webinar "Social Economy and Social Enterprise in Europe", hosted by Euricse where the European Commission's recent report on the Social Economy in Europe was presented. This report highlights key findings that provide a unified framework for understanding the social economy and social enterprise sector across Europe. 👉 The discussion emphasized the importance of a common reference point for analyzing the social economy, supporting the development of comparable reports and effective recommendations to strengthen this sector across EU countries. 🔍 Find more about the report. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dHtQhsZP Universidad de Burgos Sonia Marcos Naveira Fundación Oxígeno HÉTFA Group Magyar Református Szeretetszolgálat Alapítvány Institut za razvoj i inovacije – IRI European Rural Development Network Euricse Cooperazione Trentina Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] Euromontana Proyecto ESIRA #ESIRA #europeanunion #horizoneurope #HorizonEU #investigacion_UE #innovation #ruralareas

😊 We’re excited to share the success of our Second General Assembly, which took place in Budapest, Hungary, on October 16-17th. 📊 During the meeting, Work Package leaders delivered insightful presentations on the progress made over the past months, ongoing activities, and the plans for future actions. Additionally, each partner shared updates about their MAPs, highlighting the activities already implemented and plans for the future. 👉 A special thanks to HÉTFA Group for hosting and organizing this meeting! 📅 We look forward to our next gathering in Norway! 🔍 Find more on the ESIRA website. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eZEVJUgh Universidad de Burgos Sonia Marcos Naveira Fundación Oxígeno HÉTFA Group Magyar Református Szeretetszolgálat Alapítvány Institut za razvoj i inovacije – IRI European Rural Development Network Euricse Cooperazione Trentina Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] Euromontana Proyecto ESIRA #ESIRA #europeanunion #horizoneurope #HorizonEU #investigacion_UE #innovation #ruralareas

📢 Don't forget to register for the XIII European Mountain Convention! 📅 Join us in Puigcerdà (Catalonia) from 15 to 18 October 2024 for an event focused on “Shaping the Future of Mountain Economies”. 🌍 The conference will address the key economic, social, and environmental challenges that mountain areas face, with a special focus on sustainable economic development, social innovations, and the role of social economy, which are important topics for the ESIRA Project. 🔗 For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/eV9WAMFj Universidad de Burgos Sonia Marcos Naveira Fundación Oxígeno HÉTFA Group Magyar Református Szeretetszolgálat Alapítvány Institut za razvoj i inovacije – IRI European Rural Development Network Euricse Cooperazione Trentina Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] Euromontana Proyecto ESIRA #ESIRA #europeanunion #horizoneurope #HorizonEU #investigacion_UE #innovation #ruralareas

👥 Meet our partners from Norway and learn about their role in the ESIRA Project! 🔵 The Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] is conducting the ESIRA project in the Kongsvinger region of Norway. 🔵 The Institute will establish and support an innovation group to develop initiatives aimed at improving the inclusion of people with disabilities. 🔍 Find more about the project partners and their activities on the ESIRA website. ➡️ www.esira.eu Universidad de Burgos Sonia Marcos Naveira Fundación Oxígeno HÉTFA Group Magyar Református Szeretetszolgálat Alapítvány Institut za razvoj i inovacije – IRI European Rural Development Network Euricse Cooperazione Trentina Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] Euromontana #ESIRA #europeanunion #horizoneurope #HorizonEU #investigacion_UE #innovation #ruralareas

📍 The Norwegian MAP group held its first meeting at the Inland Norway Science Park in Kongsvinger. 👉 The goal is to develop innovative ideas that will make this region more inclusive for people with disabilities. From working life opportunities to creating youth spaces, participants shared inspiring ideas to improve accessibility and social inclusion. 🌍 The Norwegian MAP, led by the Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF], focuses on addressing the needs of people with disabilities. By testing and implementing solutions, they aim to ensure that everyone, regardless of abilities, can fully participate in their community. 🔍 Find more on the ESIRA website. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHYkkrcS Universidad de Burgos Sonia Marcos Naveira Fundación Oxígeno HÉTFA Group Magyar Református Szeretetszolgálat Alapítvány Institut za razvoj i inovacije – IRI European Rural Development Network Euricse Cooperazione Trentina Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] Euromontana #ESIRA #europeanunion #horizoneurope #HorizonEU #investigacion_UE #innovation #ruralareas

🌍 Meet the European Rural Development Network (ERDN) team! 👉 Their role in the ESIRA project is to develop a common methodology for setting up and operating local Multi-Actor Platforms (MAPs) in project case studies. ERDN will co-design guidelines with partners, provide support materials for MAP managers, and facilitate online communication tools for effective collaboration. 👥 Additionally, ERDN oversees the training, monitoring, and evaluation of MAPs, organizing workshops for MAP managers and collecting regular performance reports. 💡 Read more about ERDN below! Universidad de Burgos Sonia Marcos Naveira Fundación Oxígeno HÉTFA Group Magyar Református Szeretetszolgálat Alapítvány Institut za razvoj i inovacije – IRI European Rural Development Network Euricse Cooperazione Trentina Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] Euromontana Proyecto ESIRA #ESIRA #europeanunion #horizoneurope #HorizonEU #investigacion_UE #innovation #ruralareas

📌 The ESIRA Project was recently presented in the cities of Rovereto and Pergine Valsugana, Italy, at events focused on strengthening social innovation. Organized by Euricse and Cooperazione Trentina, the presentations marked the beginning of initiatives aimed at promoting rural labs and co-designing social economy projects with local stakeholders. 👉 The events gathered representatives from local communities and public and private entities to discuss ESIRA’s work in Vallagarina and Alta Valsugana-Bernstol. 👥 An interactive workshop provided valuable insights from participants, helping shape the project's future actions in the Trentino region. 🔍 Read more on the ESIRA website. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ejc5Fkme Universidad de Burgos Sonia Marcos Naveira Fundación Oxígeno HÉTFA Group Magyar Református Szeretetszolgálat Alapítvány Institut za razvoj i inovacije – IRI European Rural Development Network Euricse Cooperazione Trentina Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] Euromontana Proyecto ESIRA #ESIRA #europeanunion #horizoneurope #HorizonEU #investigacion_UE #innovation #ruralareas

❓What is Multi-Actor Platform (MAP)? 📌 The Multi-Actor Platform is a core part of the ESIRA Project, focused on developing social innovations for marginalized groups in rural areas. 🔍 By bringing together local authorities, NGOs, and community members, MAP creates a collaborative environment where experts and decision-makers work directly with rural communities. 🔍 Read more on the ESIRA website. ➡️ www.esira.eu Universidad de Burgos Sonia Marcos Naveira Fundación Oxígeno HÉTFA Group Magyar Református Szeretetszolgálat Alapítvány Institut za razvoj i inovacije – IRI European Rural Development Network Euricse Cooperazione Trentina Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] Euromontana #ESIRA #europeanunion #horizoneurope #HorizonEU #investigacion_UE #innovation #ruralareas

What is the ESIRA Project❓ 📌 ESIRA (Enhancing Social Innovation in Rural Areas) is a Horizon Europe project funded by the European Commission. 🔑 The ESIRA project aims to improve the economic and social status of populations in nine rural areas across eight countries. 👉 The consortium is composed of 15 partners, including universities, expert associations, and NGOs, all working together to develop local social networks and support marginalized groups. 🗓️ Over the next 40 months, the project will focus on empowering rural communities as a crucial factor in sustainable economic development. 🔍 Visit our website and follow us on social media to stay updated. www.esira.eu Universidad de Burgos Sonia Marcos Naveira Fundación Oxígeno HÉTFA Group Magyar Református Szeretetszolgálat Alapítvány Institut za razvoj i inovacije – IRI European Rural Development Network Euricse Cooperazione Trentina Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] Euromontana Proyecto ESIRA #ESIRA #europeanunion #horizoneurope #HorizonEU #investigacion_UE #innovation #ruralareas

👥 Meet our partners from #Norway and learn about their role in the ESIRA Project! 🔵 Innlandet collaborates closely with Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences in the ESIRA project. The goal is to promote social inclusion and innovation for people with disabilities in the Kongsvinger region within Innlandet county, Norway. 🔵 Innlandet ensures that local insights and needs are taken into account and helps build a strong and diverse Multi-Actor Platform. 🔵 Additionally, Innlandet integrates ESIRA-related work into the regional inclusion plan. This makes ESIRA part of the strategic efforts for the entire larger region, involving all local and regional partners. 🔍 Find more about the project partners and their activities on the ESIRA Project website. www.esira.eu Universidad de Burgos Sonia Marcos Naveira Fundación Oxígeno HÉTFA Group Magyar Református Szeretetszolgálat Alapítvány Institut za razvoj i inovacije – IRI European Rural Development Network Euricse Cooperazione Trentina Eastern Norway Research Institute [ENRI] | Østlandsforskning [ØF] Euromontana Proyecto ESIRA #ESIRA #europeanunion #horizoneurope #HorizonEU #investigacion_UE #innovation #ruralareas