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In this sixth episode of Season 2 of The Social Economist, our second mini-series concludes! After hearing about the European Council Recommendation to improve social economy framework conditions and how Germany has been making progress in the development and implementation of their new strategy, in this episode we were delighted to hear from Scotland’s experience. Since 2016, Scotland - both from public authorities and ecosystem stakeholders - has been working to support social enterprises through the implementation of a 10 year strategy. As EU Member States start to develop or reflect on their policies to support social enterprises, perhaps looking to Scotland could provide some inspiration of guidance.
In this third episode of this mini-series, host Toby Gazeley from Euclid Network is joined by Martin Avila, CEO of Community Enterprise in Scotland. Toby and Martin delve into the Scottish strategy, understanding its history and some of its key areas of focus. Martin highlighted the importance of the consistent political support for social enterprises in Scotland over more than the last decade as well as some of the challenges they’ve experienced. Martin also highlighted some of the topics of the upcoming review of the 10 year strategy and what this should look like post-2026. Even though Scotland has a lot of experience in designing tailored policies for social enterprises, the discussions around integrated vs sectoral approaches or where social enterprises should sit within government structures are reminiscent of countries all around Europe.
Martin recommended perhaps the best podcast available at the moment: our very own The Social Economist, although he did seem to forget the name at one point. Toby was happy to share an additional recommendation for those looking to broaden their podcast listening: The D-Con Chamber.
Please do get in touch with any questions or feedback at [email protected].
A special thanks to Jan Kiszowara at Euclid Network who produces this podcast and the European Commission for making this all possible.
Our theme music is 'another twelve' by Mikel Patrick Avery at Music for Podcasts.
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By Euclid NetworkIn this sixth episode of Season 2 of The Social Economist, our second mini-series concludes! After hearing about the European Council Recommendation to improve social economy framework conditions and how Germany has been making progress in the development and implementation of their new strategy, in this episode we were delighted to hear from Scotland’s experience. Since 2016, Scotland - both from public authorities and ecosystem stakeholders - has been working to support social enterprises through the implementation of a 10 year strategy. As EU Member States start to develop or reflect on their policies to support social enterprises, perhaps looking to Scotland could provide some inspiration of guidance.
In this third episode of this mini-series, host Toby Gazeley from Euclid Network is joined by Martin Avila, CEO of Community Enterprise in Scotland. Toby and Martin delve into the Scottish strategy, understanding its history and some of its key areas of focus. Martin highlighted the importance of the consistent political support for social enterprises in Scotland over more than the last decade as well as some of the challenges they’ve experienced. Martin also highlighted some of the topics of the upcoming review of the 10 year strategy and what this should look like post-2026. Even though Scotland has a lot of experience in designing tailored policies for social enterprises, the discussions around integrated vs sectoral approaches or where social enterprises should sit within government structures are reminiscent of countries all around Europe.
Martin recommended perhaps the best podcast available at the moment: our very own The Social Economist, although he did seem to forget the name at one point. Toby was happy to share an additional recommendation for those looking to broaden their podcast listening: The D-Con Chamber.
Please do get in touch with any questions or feedback at [email protected].
A special thanks to Jan Kiszowara at Euclid Network who produces this podcast and the European Commission for making this all possible.
Our theme music is 'another twelve' by Mikel Patrick Avery at Music for Podcasts.