Policy instruments
Discover the policy instruments that the partners of this project are tackling.
The Regional Programme 2021-2027, which is under consultation, is divided into 6 Priority Axes linked to the 5 Policy objectives and one Priority Axis related to technical assistance.
Priority Axis 5: Human Resources, Social inclusion and tackling poverty include the following Specific objectives:
- Improving access to employment for all job seekers, especially young people, the long-term unemployed and the economically inactive, promoting self-employment and the social economy and Actions on Social and Solidarity Economy strengthening actions, including awareness-raising and information on social economy and innovation.
Priority Axis 5: Human Resources, Social inclusion and tackling poverty include the following Specific objectives:
- Improving access to employment for all job seekers, especially young people, the long-term unemployed and the economically inactive, promoting self-employment and the social economy and Actions on Social and Solidarity Economy strengthening actions, including awareness-raising and information on social economy and innovation.
Partners working on this policy instrument
REGION OF PELOPONNESE
Greece
Peloponnisos
The province of Flemish Brabant takes on different roles (client, financer, director, actor), as mentioned before. With this project, we want further to enhance the development of the social and circular economy.
Crucial to achieving this goal are instruments situated in the different roles:
- the creation of partnerships between different stakeholders. We already have an extensive network of relevant stakeholders such as social economy enterprises pioneering circular economy, the department of the social economy of the Flemish government, the department of circular economy of the Flemish government, as well as representatives of the regular economy (e.g. employers’ organisations)
- enhancing public procurements with the integration of not only social but also circular criteria. For example, the province exploits lending services for social profit. We are examining now if we can buy reusable cups that will be cleaned by social economy partners.
- We manage two subsidy schemes (social entrepreneurship and innovation) applicable for social and circular enterprises. Still, we also want to enhance access to other funding for the social and circular economy.
Crucial to achieving this goal are instruments situated in the different roles:
- the creation of partnerships between different stakeholders. We already have an extensive network of relevant stakeholders such as social economy enterprises pioneering circular economy, the department of the social economy of the Flemish government, the department of circular economy of the Flemish government, as well as representatives of the regular economy (e.g. employers’ organisations)
- enhancing public procurements with the integration of not only social but also circular criteria. For example, the province exploits lending services for social profit. We are examining now if we can buy reusable cups that will be cleaned by social economy partners.
- We manage two subsidy schemes (social entrepreneurship and innovation) applicable for social and circular enterprises. Still, we also want to enhance access to other funding for the social and circular economy.
Partners working on this policy instrument
Province of Flemish Brabant
Belgium
Prov. Vlaams-Brabant
The regional program “European Funds for Mazowsze 2021-2027” will support the implementation of the objectives of the cohesion policy, including a more competitive and smart Europe, a more environmentally friendly, low-carbon Europe, a better connected Europe, a Europe with a stronger social dimension and a Europe closer to citizens. The program will support R&D, implementation of e-services and entrepreneurship. The aid will be allocated to increasing the energy efficiency of public and residential buildings and to activities supporting air quality control. There will also be co-financing to develop the labour market, education, and social inclusion at the regional level. The program covers the area of NUTS 1: Mazowieckie Voivodeship, including two NUTS 2 units: Warszawski stołeczny and Mazowiecki region.
The program includes, among others, intervention under specific objectives:
4 (a) improving access to employment and activation measures for all jobseekers, in particular young people, particular by implementing the Youth Guarantee, the long-term unemployed and disadvantaged groups on the labour market, as well as for the inactive; and also by promoting self-employment and the social economy;
4 (h) supporting active social inclusion to promote equal opportunities, non-discrimination and active participation, and increasing employability, particularly disadvantaged groups.
The program includes, among others, intervention under specific objectives:
4 (a) improving access to employment and activation measures for all jobseekers, in particular young people, particular by implementing the Youth Guarantee, the long-term unemployed and disadvantaged groups on the labour market, as well as for the inactive; and also by promoting self-employment and the social economy;
4 (h) supporting active social inclusion to promote equal opportunities, non-discrimination and active participation, and increasing employability, particularly disadvantaged groups.
Partners working on this policy instrument
Mazowieckie Region
Poland
Warszawski stołeczny
Policy improvement
Achievement 1The following initiatives are intended to be developed through the Operational Programme:
1. Support for improving processes related to the management of social economy entities.
2. Creation of a network for giving support and advice to entities of social economy and start-up initiatives to create a favourable environment for the improvement of new enterprises.
3. In addition, a mentoring training program will be implemented to encourage the integration of women in the management bodies of cooperative societies and labour companies in Extremadura. This mentoring program would be implemented in an innovative to the different parties thanks to the transmission of knowledge through people who assume responsibility. One of the main tasks of this program is to guarantee a generational transition in the assumption of responsibility of the entity by partners who had not considered that possibility
1. Support for improving processes related to the management of social economy entities.
2. Creation of a network for giving support and advice to entities of social economy and start-up initiatives to create a favourable environment for the improvement of new enterprises.
3. In addition, a mentoring training program will be implemented to encourage the integration of women in the management bodies of cooperative societies and labour companies in Extremadura. This mentoring program would be implemented in an innovative to the different parties thanks to the transmission of knowledge through people who assume responsibility. One of the main tasks of this program is to guarantee a generational transition in the assumption of responsibility of the entity by partners who had not considered that possibility
Partners working on this policy instrument
The concept starting with a socio-economic examination and a SWOT analysis has developed an overarching vision as well as specific objectives and regional strategies for four action fields that have been identified as key to regional development.
In line with VVRN general policy approach, it includes the elaboration of a roadmap or action plan for social economy on regional level that will be featured by a cross-sectorian, multi-stakeholder- and multi-level-approach as we perceive social economy both as a promising independent action field and as an enabler for our other main action fields (medtech, green tech, digitization) identified in our regional development concept.
Finally, the strengthening and extension of the social economy sector shall also allow measuring of the social impact achieved as we are very busy and ambitious in data-driven, evidence-based policies creating the basis for data-based monitoring of our regional sustainability performance with the mid-term goal of delivering one of the first holistic voluntary local review of the SDGs on the regional level.
In line with VVRN general policy approach, it includes the elaboration of a roadmap or action plan for social economy on regional level that will be featured by a cross-sectorian, multi-stakeholder- and multi-level-approach as we perceive social economy both as a promising independent action field and as an enabler for our other main action fields (medtech, green tech, digitization) identified in our regional development concept.
Finally, the strengthening and extension of the social economy sector shall also allow measuring of the social impact achieved as we are very busy and ambitious in data-driven, evidence-based policies creating the basis for data-based monitoring of our regional sustainability performance with the mid-term goal of delivering one of the first holistic voluntary local review of the SDGs on the regional level.
Partners working on this policy instrument
Rhine-Neckar Regional Association
Germany
Karlsruhe
The main objectives of the Economic Development Strategy - Harghita 2030 are to increase the competitiveness of the economy, increase the quality of life, support businesses, support technology and knowledge transfer, improve the competitiveness of the economy and create new jobs.
Within the Economic Development Strategy - Harghita 2030 has been set priorities such as: ensuring efficient local digital public administration by creating a single system, public health services based on digital health solutions and advanced technology, increasing economic competitiveness, stimulating research and innovation through innovation and knowledge transfer with a particular focus on dissemination new technologies.
Within the Economic Development Strategy - Harghita 2030 has been set priorities such as: ensuring efficient local digital public administration by creating a single system, public health services based on digital health solutions and advanced technology, increasing economic competitiveness, stimulating research and innovation through innovation and knowledge transfer with a particular focus on dissemination new technologies.
Partners working on this policy instrument
Harghita County Council cc
Romania
Centru
The main objective of this instrument focuses on the possibility of carrying out a survey of social and environmental problems in the municipalities, which can be resolved by civil society in partnership, or not, with public entities. Some of these problems can already be identified through the Social Development Plan. However, this identification has been made in a compartmentalized way. This approach no longer serves the new challenges of this century, where approaches must be holistic and empowering.
It is vital to understand how the different local agents (companies, social economy organizations, educational institutions, associations, and others) can articulate and contribute to the resolution of social and environmental problems. This dialogue between agents, although necessary, does not always happen, also due to the sectoral approach that usually prevails. For measurement purposes, the Municipal Plan for Social Innovation must contain KPIs defined according to each area of Social intervention, namely Sustaining Innovation and Social Impact.
It is vital to understand how the different local agents (companies, social economy organizations, educational institutions, associations, and others) can articulate and contribute to the resolution of social and environmental problems. This dialogue between agents, although necessary, does not always happen, also due to the sectoral approach that usually prevails. For measurement purposes, the Municipal Plan for Social Innovation must contain KPIs defined according to each area of Social intervention, namely Sustaining Innovation and Social Impact.
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Oliveira de Azeméis Municipality
Portugal
Norte
The overall structure of the RPR Development Program consists of the strategic part, action plan, and monitoring arrangements. The strategic part indicates the link between the document and other planning documents, defining the development goals, priorities, and directions of actions of the region, as well as the results to be achieved. The action plan includes the development of a medium-term action (set of measures) implementation of the program. The monitoring procedure shall determine the monitoring of the implementation of the development program, the organisation, form, responsibilities, and monitoring of the process.
The main target groups of the RPR planning documents are the municipalities in the region to which they belong and directly related to the state institutions through which it is possible to form a regional interest implementation, as well as other actors who may benefit indirectly from the planning document implementation - business actors, different types of organisations, and people in the region.
The Riga Planning Region (RPR) Development Programme 2022-2027 that is currently under development has, for now, the following Strategic Objectives:
Strategic Objective 1 - SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE LIVING IN PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES
Strategic Objective 2 - KNOWLEDGE-BASED GREEN, INNOVATIVE AND FLEXIBLE ECONOMY, efficient mobility, healthy living, and places
Strategic Objective 3 - ECOLOGICALLY TOLERANT LIFESTYLE AND PLACES
The main target groups of the RPR planning documents are the municipalities in the region to which they belong and directly related to the state institutions through which it is possible to form a regional interest implementation, as well as other actors who may benefit indirectly from the planning document implementation - business actors, different types of organisations, and people in the region.
The Riga Planning Region (RPR) Development Programme 2022-2027 that is currently under development has, for now, the following Strategic Objectives:
Strategic Objective 1 - SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE LIVING IN PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES
Strategic Objective 2 - KNOWLEDGE-BASED GREEN, INNOVATIVE AND FLEXIBLE ECONOMY, efficient mobility, healthy living, and places
Strategic Objective 3 - ECOLOGICALLY TOLERANT LIFESTYLE AND PLACES
Partners working on this policy instrument
Riga Planning Region
Latvia
Latvija
The Plan for Integrated Development of Haskovo Municipality 2021 - 2027 promotes the following objectives:
- Improving the living conditions of the population (qualitative budgetary and other quality public services, improved settlement environment, preserved nature).
- Promoting a more effective business environment (investment, employment, income of the population).
- Safeguarding the environment in the context of climate change.
- Coordinating the realisation of those objectives with other levels of public authorities, such as the regional, is integral to the success of the Plan.
In this attempt, Haskovo strives to become a modern European municipality, offering a high standard of living and security for its citizens. Improving economic activity, increasing tourism potential, developing human resources and protecting the environment are priority areas for the Municipality. In this context, the effective use of partnerships at the regional and national levels creates added value to the public services and the local potential.
- Improving the living conditions of the population (qualitative budgetary and other quality public services, improved settlement environment, preserved nature).
- Promoting a more effective business environment (investment, employment, income of the population).
- Safeguarding the environment in the context of climate change.
- Coordinating the realisation of those objectives with other levels of public authorities, such as the regional, is integral to the success of the Plan.
In this attempt, Haskovo strives to become a modern European municipality, offering a high standard of living and security for its citizens. Improving economic activity, increasing tourism potential, developing human resources and protecting the environment are priority areas for the Municipality. In this context, the effective use of partnerships at the regional and national levels creates added value to the public services and the local potential.
Partners working on this policy instrument
HASKOVO MUNICIPALITY
Bulgaria
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