”How are you doing, Europe?” – the new study from Bertelsmann Stiftung
Bertelsmann Stiftung have released a new study on the state of Europe is doing and what can be done in the future, titled ”How are you doing,…
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Social Economy for the Future of Europe
”Social Economy for the Future of Europe” was the final hearing of the Social Economy Intergroup of the European Parliament, held at the EESC on the…
Fonds 1818 issues first call for applications for projects supporting financial self-reliance
In recent years, Dutch EFC member 1818 Fonds has been exploring what is being done to promote financial self-reliance in the Netherlands. The fund is looking to support new…
The EFFIO Group autumn meeting advances investment peer-learning and topical exchanges on current issues
The European Foundation Financial and Investment Officer Group (EFFIO) met in Hilversum, the Netherlands, on the 4th-5th of October to delve into a variety of issues and topical debates. Hosted…
The Development Set and its role in perpetuating poverty
‘Although we move with the better classes, our thoughts are always with the masses.’ (Ross Coggins, 1976) In 1976, an exasperated development worker, Ross Coggins, attending his umpteenth futile meeting to discuss…
The role of foundations in the implementation of the World Urban Forum’s New Urban Agenda
When it comes to urban development, there is a clear proponent in the ranks: Latin America, which continues to be the most urbanised region in the world. Although this is…
Inspiring young people and creating hope for the future in Northern Kenya
“If I hadn’t joined a youth group, I myself may have joined al-Shabaab,” explained Noor Dahir, the charismatic Director of a Lamu Island-based youth group Kiunga Youth Bunge Initiative. Lamu Island, known for…
Cross-sector Partnerships Pursuing Transformative Change in Transatlantic Cities
Since 2008, over half of the global population lives in cities. In Europe and North America this number is closer to 80 percent. If we look at economic activity from…