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🎙 We recently spoke with Matthias Schug from AWO Bundesverband e.V. about digital #ImpactMonitoring and its role in social welfare projects in Germany. Check out the full interview on our blog and learn more about the DigiTeilhabe project’s efforts in #digitalinclusion

🚀 Over the next two days, we will reflect on the past five decades of social welfare in #Europe and explore how to address current gaps and challenges at our conference at the UNOV. Following the opening remarks by Executive Director Kai Leichsenring and Deputy Director Anette Scoppetta, who outlined the key aims and questions of the conference, we are excited to dive into today’s sessions. 🗣 Our key note speakers, Slavina Spasova (Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium, Director of the European Social Observatory) and Michael Förster (SciencesPo, France, former OECD) will explore the challenges of “Social Policies Under Pressure”. 🗣 In the second session, "Social Science and Social Policies and the Triple Transformation", chaired by Anette Scoppetta, we will hear the perspectives from experts including 🔸 Mihail Arandarenko (University of Belgrade, #Serbia), 🔸Dr. rer. pol. Meike Bukowski (University of Salzburg, #Austria), 🔸Vesna Djuteska Bisheva (UNDP Eurasia/Istanbul Hub, #Türkiye), 🔸Kristoffer Lundberg (Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and Member of the EU Social Protection Committee) and 🔸Lisa Warth (UNECE, Standing Working Group on Ageing, #Switzerland) They will discuss how demographic shifts, #digitalisation, and climate change are reshaping social policies and linking these discussions to the SDGs and Agenda 2030. #conference #europeancentre #unov #speakers #socialpolicies #research #SDGs #socialscience

Bureaucratization in the Danish public sector presents a paradox: it is simultaneously challenging to implement and essential for the continued success of the Danish social model. By carefully balancing the need for structure and accountability with the equally important requirements of innovation and leadership, Denmark can evolve its public sector to meet the challenges of the 21st century while maintaining its commitment to effective, equitable public service delivery. On a day when the Danish parliament has its opening debate, we try to uncover some of the paradoxes that Danish society faces when it comes to streamlining the public sector. https://lnkd.in/gUXAHsbY #publicsector #publicmanagement

Ceemet - European Tech & Industry Employers does not endorse the interinstitutional declaration on the future of #SocialEurope which was signed on 16 April 2024 during a high-level conference in #LaHulpe. In our view, the declaration is too detailed and contains many social items, such as topics that concern social partners and collective bargaining, equal opportunities, fair working conditions, social protection, and inclusion. The declaration calls for specific actions and legislative proposals on several topics and thus would act as a work programme for the next legislative term. We are convinced that it is solely the role of the European Commission to determine the future social agenda of the EU. Additionally, Ceemet would like to emphasise that the process of the adoption of this declaration does not adhere to the democratic values of the European Union since the declaration was signed just before the European elections. Discussions on any future initiative should have been started in the next legislative term, allowing the newcomers to be consulted. For more information 👉 https://shorturl.at/bwAT2

I am looking forward to two inspiring and stimulating days at the #WEPsForumGermany and my panel discussion on the topic "Transition to a care economy that works for all". #WEPs #PUMA #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality

The 33rd European Social Services Conference (#ESSC2025) is coming to Aarhus, Denmark, from 22-25 June 2025! This year’s theme focuses on the intersection of relationship-building and #technology in #socialservices. Whether you're exploring relational welfare approaches, leveraging technology for social impact, or blending the two, this is your chance to share your expertise and contribute to shaping the future of social services. We’re inviting proposals in these thematic areas: ✅ Relational Welfare Approaches: holistic support, empowerment, and professional development ✅ Technology in Social Services: digital tools, data analytics, ethical standards, and innovation ✅ Combination Approaches: merging welfare technology with relational support strategies Who should apply? 🔹 Public authorities 🔹 Universities & research centers 🔹 IT industry leaders 🔹 Professional associations 🔹 Third-sector organisations ⏳ Application Deadline: 19 Nov 2024: Proposals in English 👉 Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/42KyBGq

Parliament’s Week Ahead: Priorities in Accountability, Social Equity, and Sustainability 🇿🇦🌱 Looking ahead to this week in Parliament, key topics on the agenda underscore the focus on governance, community support, and sustainability: Transparency and Accountability: Committees will review municipal audits to strengthen financial governance across regions. Social Impact: Measures on social equity, including access to free sanitary products, will be discussed to advance dignity and community welfare. Environmental Commitments: With air quality as a key focus, sessions will address pollution control and the health of our communities. It’s encouraging to see Parliament working proactively on these fundamental areas to drive real change for South Africa’s future. #SouthAfrica #Transparency #SocialEquity #Sustainability #Policy

🔍 Join us for a Research Forum session exploring why Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) have seen different levels of adoption across European welfare systems. 📅 12 December ⏰ 3-4pm GMT 📍 Online event Our visiting PhD researcher Antonia Muhr will present research findings from her cross-country study of the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, and Italy, examining how different institutional logics shape SIB implementation in corporatist welfare states. Key discussion points: 🌍 Why continental European countries show more hesitant SIB development compared to Anglo-Saxon regions 🤝 How welfare system characteristics affect cross-sector collaboration 👥 The role of individual actors in driving SIB implementation forward The session will be moderated by Dr Harry Bregazzi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Government Outcomes Lab. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e_dWPQnQ #SocialImpact #SocialFinance #WelfareState #PublicPolicy #CrossSectorCollaboration #ResearchForum WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)

Over the last years, the EU has produced innovative initiatives to address climate, health and social challenges, such as the #EUGreenDeal, #HealthUnion and #SocialPillar. But how far will those get us if they don't work together? Next week, EU leaders will gather to evaluate progress on Europe's social goals. The meeting is expected to produce the so-called "#LaHulpe Declaration", which will prepare the future social agenda for 2024-2029. The Declaration will also reconfirm the European Pillar of Social Rights as the EU's social policy compass. As the #SocialPillar guides all of EuroHealthNet's work to improve wellbeing and health equity for all people in Europe, we weighed in. Our main recommendation? Establish a framework that integrates #health, social and environmental policies and puts #HealthEquity at the centre of all policymaking. Only then can we tackle current multiple, overlapping and escalating crises, such as the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, social inequalities and the climate emergency. Find our input ➡ https://lnkd.in/eW8zfgvQ Consult our Flashcard tool, which sets out each principle of the #SocialPillar and how it can be used for public health ➡ https://lnkd.in/epZFAQgK Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024 #NCDs #PublicHealth European Commission

As #BelgianPresidency kicks-off today with #LaHulpe high-level event on #EPSR and future of #socialeurope, let's not forget we need to focus and invest more on #health to achieve a fully #inclusive and #green #Europe where nobody is left behind.