Study visit & Partner meeting in Bologna (Italy)

On 18th and 19th March 2025, the second RESEES in person partner meeting and study visit were organised in Bologna, Italy. Beside the project partner representatives of several regional stakeholders from different countries attended the event.

The event covered the topics of planning and implementation of regional development policies in the field of regional social economy ecosystems. Through interesting presentations, it addressed the experience of regional development strategies, focusing on innovative policies and practical examples from Bologna's and Emillia-Romagna regional policies. Activities explored topics like regional policy instruments, networking and cooperation, promotion and awareness activities, cofinancing of SE projects as well as regional diagnosis and skills mapping.

Attendees discussed a mix of informative presentations on social economy development, discussions focused on enhancing social economy infrastructure and networking sessions. Study visit showcased the Emillia-Romagna initiatives, including their most active institutions, regional strategy and action programme as well as other social economy focused initiatives.

EVENT AGENDA

Day 1: March 18th, 2025

9.00 - 9.30: welcome and opening 
9:30 - 12.00: presentation of Regional good practices from Emilia-Romagna
13.30 - 17.00: study visits nearby Bologna

Day 2: March 19th, 2025

Serre dei Giardini Margherita - Via Castiglione, 134, 40136 Bologna 
9.00 - 11.00: Thematic learning event linked to the Emilia-Romagna Region policy instrument 
11.00 - 11.30 Discussion 
11.45 - 12.15 REVES: conclusions of the regional diagnosis and skills mapping 
12.15 - 13:00  Discussion 
13:30 - 16:00: Steering committee 
-    13.30 - 15.00 presentation, peer review and validation of 4 Regional Best Practices for each Region 
-    15.00 - 16.00 next steps (communication, financial aspects, workplan overview)