Here you can find policy guidance notes and case studies about key policy issues related to inclusive and social entrepreneurship (only available in English). You can use the filters and/or a keyword search to narrow down your results.
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Adie Microfranchising aims to finance and support unemployed people who wish to create a business but find it hard to secure a standard bank loan. It is an innovative...
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The Aid for the Unemployed Creating or Taking over a Business (Aide aux chômeurs créateurs et repreneurs d’entreprise, ACCRE) is a regulatory measure that aimed to...
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Alter’Incub is the first regional incubator dedicated to social enterprises in France. This multi-stakeholder structure was launched in 2007 by the Regional Union of Co-...
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The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance is granted to some previous welfare benefits recipients who start a business. Eligible participants receive a weekly payment for up...
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The Barcelona City Council Decree for Socially Responsible Public Procurement was designed to tackle the city’s increasing unemployment, in particular for people with...
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The expansion of the emerald ash borer, an invasive species that causes extensive and often fatal damage to ash trees, created a challenge for cities across Quebec...
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Launched in 2018, Booster Circulaire is a publicly supported programme that helps furniture makers across France reduce their environmental impact and operate within the...
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3.1. Business start-up regulations and procedures do not pose undue difficulties for under-represented and disadvantaged groups aspiring to enter entrepreneurship.
Business...
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3.1. Business start-up regulations and procedures do not pose undue difficulties for seniors aspiring to create a business.
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4.1. Needs assessments are used to identify the policy supports needed to strengthen entrepreneurship skills for various profiles of under-represented and disadvantaged groups...