We strengthen local economies, support communities in adapting to change, and build long-term resilience.

News & blog

News
July 1, 2026
Diesis Network

Strengthening Social Economy Networks: Diesis Joins European Commission Kick-Off Meeting

On 16 June 2026, we participated in the European Commission’s kick-off meeting for EU networks funded under the ESF-2025-AG-MF-SE call for proposals. The event brought together European networks active in the fields of social economy, social enterprise finance and microfinance, alongside representatives of the European Commission, to discuss policy priorities, share planned activities and explore opportunities for stronger collaboration across Europe.

Blog
April 27, 2026
Luca Pastorelli, Executive President

A New Vision for a Competitive and Sustainable Economy

Today, we launch our new website—an important milestone in consolidating our collective work and strengthening how we bring our shared vision into life as network. At the core of this community are you, our members and partners: the knowledge, relationships, and capacity to act that drive everything we do.

Blog
April 8, 2026
Diesis Network

Cooperatives, Digital Transition, and the Blue Economy: Interview with Rosario Coronado, COCETA

In this interview, Rosario Coronado at COCETA, the Spanish Confederation of Worker-Owned Cooperatives, brings to the Bluedots project a deep grounding in cooperative governance, capacity development, and the practical realities of social economy enterprises navigating structural change.

Agenda

07 Jul 2026

to 09 Jul 2026

The Future of the Social Economy

The future of the social economy depends on organisations that can harness digital technologies and data, and on people equipped with the skills to turn these opportunities into impact. From 7 to 9 July, two flagship EU initiatives (DO Impact and baSE) will come together for their final events, bringing practitioners, policymakers, educators and ecosystem builders to Brussels to reflect on achievements, exchange experiences, and explore what comes next for a more resilient, competitive and sustainable social economy.

Brussels

Featured projects

WB SEA

Western Balkans Youth Social Economy Alliance

WB SEA strengthens youth organisations in the Western Balkans to promote social entrepreneurship and build enabling ecosystems for youth-led social economy initiatives.

FWC SIEA

Study on the opportunities for impact investing to promotethe social and green economy in the Southern Neighbourhood

This study explores opportunities for impact investment in the social and green economy in the MENA region, supporting DG NEAR in shaping future EU initiatives and investment strategies.

VET4FOOD

VET training for food sustainability

The project promotes food sustainability in vocational education and training (VET) by strengthening teachers’ and students’ skills in sustainable practices in the food and tourism sectors.

TOUCH

Tackling outcome-based finance challenges a replication model for social economy

TOUCH develops an outcome-based financing model for the social economy by piloting an Outcome Fund in Piedmont to support NEET employment and skills development while creating a replicable social finance model for Europe.

STORYDOERS

Reinforcing rural business competitiveness by digital Storydoing in Local Tourism

The project strengthens rural tourism businesses by developing their digital storytelling skills to create authentic, sustainable, and competitive local tourism experiences.