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The associative and non-profit sector has a great tradition of generating networks and contacts. Plena inclusión is a federation of associations. According to Pedro del Río Carballo, the move from non-profit organisations to social enterprises needs to change the way we relate to each other and the formats of collaborative work. The ecosystem proposed by the #OBCD project seems to Pedro an excellent opportunity to innovate in terms of collaboration between social enterprises.

Asociación Desarrollo Humano y Organizacional (DHO) promotes consultancy models in social entities, following the principles of the Organisational Development model. The #OBCD Spanish ecosystem supports Asociación Desarrollo Humano y Organizacional (DHO) in their mission, forming a network that brings together a variety of entities united by a shared passion for #socialinnovation and #socialimpact.

According to María Eugenia Caldas Blanco and Susana Canelo of IES Clara Del Rey, entrepreneurship is gaining increasing importance, and the necessity to acquire entrepreneurial skills is on the rise. 📈 Their students must acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to generate and implement new business models. Using the curriculum as a tool, IES Clara Del Rey advocates for entrepreneurial education. Hence, it is essential to present a training model that centres on entrepreneurship, focusing on addressing social, environmental, and economic challenges. 🌍 This approach enables students to comprehend and tackle the most significant concerns in today’s society. In alignment with this vision, the school established “ClaraEmprende,” with a primary focus on promoting a culture of social entrepreneurship. The goal is to empower citizens as active agents of change and contribute to the development of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda. María Eugenia Caldas Blanco and Susana Canelo of IES Clara Del Rey decided to be part of the #OBCD Spanish ecosystem because they possess ideas, human resources, talent, and the motivation required to believe that innovation involves optimising processes to create a society that is socially, environmentally, and economically fair. 💡 Follow us for more inspiring stories! #OBCD 🚀

ViBa Agile Innovation promotes innovation in the social sector and supports entrepreneurship processes.  Blanca Araujo, CEO at Viba Agile Innovation and member of the Eylo Association team mentioned that working with entities that share similar objectives is always enriching and stimulating. 🤝 While in the past, she has participated in clusters and different forms of collaboration between organisations, she believes that these initiatives are less developed in the field of social enterprise compared to the #OBCD Spanish ecosystem. 🇪🇸

Energy Community of Karditsa (ESEK) is a profit citizen energy cooperative composed of over 350 members (Municipalities, SMEs, associations, citizens, etc.) Since 2010, ESEK has been fostering renewable energy in the region of Karditsa.  ESEK joined the local OBCD ecosystem in Greece, driven by their recognition of the substantial potential that Community Energy production holds for Europe. It is empirically shown that Renewable Energy Cooperatives (RESCoops) are important enablers of the energy transition while also leading to a wide range of social impacts.  Such impacts include:  1️⃣ an increased acceptance of renewable energy developments, 2️⃣faster uptake of low carbon technologies,  3️⃣ more sustainable behaviors,  4️⃣ and lower risk of energy poverty. 💡🔋

Elisa Sáez Muñoz from Fundación INTRAS explained to us and IMPULSA IGUALDAD how their work in the social sector is striving to innovate its actions by offering new services, products, and activities to the people they work with. Fundación INTRAS joined the OBCD focus group earlier this year to foster social innovation and learn about new business models by also collaborating with other organisations working in the sector. 💼 🤝 📢 Ready to stay updated? Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insights on #OBCD: https://www.obcdproject.eu/opt-in-form/ 📧 #OBCDecosystem #socialeconomy #socialenterprise #mentalhealthcare

Anecoop seeks solutions to address rural depopulation and improve the perception of agricultural work. The organisation also raises awareness about the importance of education related to agricultural work, especially among the most vulnerable groups such as those with limited digital skills, people at risk of social exclusion, and young people. In addition to this, Anecoop is committed to improving the agrarian culture in Spanish society. 📚🌱 🔍 We asked Nicolas Juste about the approach taken to find these solutions and how joining the #OBCD Spanish ecosystem has helped the organisation improve its work. Find out more about the OBCD ecosystems here: https://www.obcdproject.eu/memorandum-of-understanding/ #AgriculturalEducation #OBCDecosystem #socialeconomy #socialenterprise

Panagiotis Tournavitis, CEO at Cooperative Bank of Karditsa has joined the OBCD Greek Ecosystem to further consolidate the positive social and sustainable impact of social economy organizations and enterprises 🤝  Check out the latest updates on the #OBCD project here: https://www.obcdproject.eu/to-go-further/  #socialimpact #sustainability #socialeconomy

According to Dott. Alessandro Meozzi, Director of External Relations at PAC 2000 Soc Coop, and member of the OBCD Italian Ecosystem, embracing sustainability is a necessity for responsible business management and it’s time for businesses to prioritise human beings and the planet in every economic endeavour. The OBCD Project makes it clear: the future lies in sustainable business models and open economies. Would you like to learn more on #openbusiness for #communitydevelopment? Subscribe to the #OBCD newsletter: https://www.obcdproject.eu/opt-in-form/ 🚀

Patricia Sanz Alonso, General Manager at Exportun and Coordinator of the Cooperation Working Group for the Spanish Exporters and Investors Club, highlights the need for ecosystems that facilitate contact and exchange among social enterprises, viewing participation in the OBCD Spanish ecosystem as a significant opportunity.