Awareness raising and promotion of social innovation
We will showcase examples of social innovation, social investment and mission driven business, to increase public recognition and understanding of the impact of social entrepreneurship. Through educational activities, including workshops on the key principles of venture philanthropy and social investment, we will ensure that social investors can build their capacity and measure the societal impact of their investment.
Policy dialogue and engagement
We will showcase how the policy and regulatory environment can serve the development of the social entrepreneurship sector and economy overall, by presenting practices from other CEE countries and Western Europe. Through policy activities and engagement with different networks, we will encourage local stakeholders to invest in advocacy efforts to shape local and national policies promoting social investment and entrepreneurship. We will encourage cooperation and exchange on regional level with policy and decision makers to design and promote systemic solutions creating a conducive environment for social entrepreneurship in the region.
Engaging with local social investors, social entrepreneurs, civil society organisations, impact funds
We will share examples of other successful programmes to build their capacity and improve social inclusion skills, entrepreneurial and management skills (marketing and finance, business planning and development, skills for growth and scaling), and impact reporting skills.
Establishing venture philanthropy funds
We will develop new business models and provide tailor made technical support (non-financial support) and financial support offered through the establishment of venture philanthropy funds. This will strengthen existing social enterprises, civil society organisations, and purpose-driven businesses in the Eastern Partnership countries.