SECON

SECON: An initiative to boost the social economy in EU regions

SECON aims to drive policy improvement and facilitate the exchange of best practices to promote social economy within EU regions.

Recognizing the potential of the social economy as a catalyst for sustainable growth and community development, the project intends to create an enabling environment that supports its advancement. To achieve this, SECON will embark on a comprehensive range of activities, including regional and interregional learning initiatives, the development of studies and reports, and knowledge exchange endeavors.

SECON sets forth a transformative vision, with aspirations centered on improving policies and implementing impactful project activities.

Our key objectives

• Raising Awareness and Visibility:

SECON aims to raise awareness among conscientious consumers, encouraging responsible and local purchasing, and highlighting the significance of the social economy.

• Empowering Social Enterprises:

By facilitating social enterprises' access to responsible public procurement and funding instruments, SECON strives to generate sustainable revenue streams and foster financial self-sufficiency.

• Business Support and Capacity Building:

SECON is committed to providing comprehensive business support and capacity building opportunities to empower social enterprises and strengthen their operations.

• Catalysing Green and Digital Transitions:

Recognising the potential of the social economy, SECON seeks to maximize its contribution to the ongoing green and digital transitions, ensuring a sustainable and inclusive future.

• Fueling Regional Social Innovation:

SECON aims to ignite regional social innovation, creating a fertile ground for transformative ideas and initiatives to flourish.

Meet Our Team

Region of Peloponnese  (Lead partner) | Greece 

Verband Region Rhein-Neckar  | Germany

Province of Flemish Brabant | Belgium

Harghita County Council | Romania

Mazowieckie Region | Poland 

Oliveira de Azeméis Municipality | Portugal

Riga Planning Region | Latvia

Consejería de Agricultura, Desarrollo Rural, Población y Territorio – Junta de Extremadura | Spain

Haskovo Municipality | Bulgaria

KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre  | Greece