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HELPDESK
The EU Funds for Social Services Helpdesk project, running from May 2022 to April 2024 and funded by the European Commission, aims to enhance the use of European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) by social services. It seeks to facilitate access to these funds for social service providers, supporting quality…
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Launch of the “Report on current situation of skills gaps, especially in digital area, in WISEs sector and anticipating future needs”
The report outlines a strategic approach to enhance sectoral cooperation on skills development within Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISEs), focusing on digital skills to tackle digitalization challenges. It assesses the WISEs sector across 27 EU Member States, identifying skill needs and gaps, especially in digital competencies among WISE workers. It includes an analysis of labor…
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Net-Works Project MOOC is out!
The Net-Works project, funded by Erasmus+, aims to establish networks of work-based adult education providers in countries like Portugal, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, and North Macedonia to enhance European cooperation. It offers MOOCs focused on capacity building for these networks, supporting the development of adult education through work-based learning. This initiative seeks to improve the quality…
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RESTART Sustainable Business Model Innovation
The book “RESTART: Sustainable Business Model Innovation” explores a framework for businesses to innovate sustainably, addressing the urgent need for companies to be both profitable and sustainable. It provides insights on the integration of digitalization, changing consumer preferences, and sustainable practices into business models. Through case studies and research, it guides companies on how to…
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Technologies for Development
The document explores the integration of technological innovation for sustainable development, emphasizing the transition from innovation to social impact in various sectors. It discusses the role of technologies in humanitarian contexts, medical technologies, renewable energies, sustainable habitats, and disaster risk reduction. By examining case studies and research findings, the text underlines the importance of technological…
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Innovation for Sustainable Business
The book “Innovation for Sustainable Business,” edited by Iwona Zdonek and Adam R. Szromek, delves into how businesses can embrace sustainability through innovation. It compiles various studies and case examples to show how ecological innovation and leadership play crucial roles in driving businesses towards sustainable practices. The work is a comprehensive resource for understanding the…
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Technology and Sustainable Development
The Promise and Pitfalls of Techno-Solutionism Henrik Skaug Sætra, (2023)
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New technologies and digitisation: Opportunities and challenges for the social economy and social economy enterprises
The study “New technologies and digitisation: opportunities and challenges for the social economy and social enterprises” investigates the digital transformation’s impact on the social economy in Europe. It explores how digital platforms and advanced technologies, like AI and Big Data, could enhance social and societal impacts. The research suggests digitalization offers new opportunities for the…
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Business Models for Open Innovation: Matching Heterogenous Open Innovation Strategies with Business Model Dimensions
The research proposes a model linking open innovation strategies with business model dimensions—content, structure, governance of transactions—to explain the varied benefits companies gain from open innovation. It introduces a continuum of open innovativeness, distinguishing four types of open business models, and identifies conditions under which business models support open innovation success. This contribution specifies how…
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Open Innovation: Research, Practices, and Policies
The article highlights the widespread adoption of open innovation across academia, business, and policymaking. It explores the current landscape of open innovation, including key trends like digital transformation, challenges such as uncertainty, and potential solutions like EU funding programs. Additionally, it introduces selected papers from the World Open Innovation Conference, emphasizing the integration of research,…