The Mediterranean library of knowledge
Explore the ENI CBC Med Programme's library of deliverables: a comprehensive digital repository of diverse resources tailored for the Mediterranean region. Discover in-depth studies, innovative strategies, and practical tools spanning tools addressing key environmental, economic, and social issues. The library is your go-to source to find valuable knowledge to inspire new collaborative projects driving fair, sustainable and inclusive development across the Mediterranean.
MedTOWN Pilot projects on co-production initiatives
In total, 10 pilot projects in co-production initiatives in collaboration with public authorities and SSE entities have been funded through subgranting. As a result, over 800 individuals benefitted directly from the pilots project’s implementation. This process also led to the creation of 14 new jobs and the strengthening of 18 social enterprises. These pilot projects represent a significant milestone in the project, demonstrating the commitment to tangible, impactful action of local multilateral stakeholder partnerships.
MedTOWN The Phoenix Journey: Transformative Pathways for Eco social Co-production
The MedTOWN project partnership developed a high-quality Capacity Building and Technical Service Plan with the brand name “The Phoenix Journey: Transformative Pathways for Ecosocial Co-production”. This plan is designed to support the creation and implementation of co-production initiatives for the social and economic integration of vulnerable groups, in partnership with Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) actors. A team of local experts participated in two Training of Trainers Co-Creation Workshops to adapt the capacity building programme to their local context and territory. These sessions provided a range of tools and instruments for establishing local communities of practice and co-production partnerships through 4 day National Workshops on co-production of social services. The training is available online in the MedTOWN Community of Practice platform, which automatically produces a Certificate of completing the training. Only registered users can access the training material. You can register here https://medsocialinnovationlab.org/en_gb/ .
MedTOWN Whitepaper on SSE and Coproduction
This whitepaper presents a comprehensive analysis of the MedTOWN project, an ambitious initiative funded by the European Union under the European Neighborhood Instrument, aimed at fostering social, economic, and environmental sustainability across the Mediterranean region through the innovative integration of the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) and co-production methodologies. Spanning six countries—Spain, Greece, Jordan, Palestine, Portugal, and Tunisia—the project has sought to demonstrate how collaborative efforts between public, private, and social sectors can address some of the most pressing challenges facing the region today.
MedTOWN Social Solidarity Economy Guidebook
The Social Solidarity Economy is an alternative to capitalism and other authoritarian, state-dominated economic systems. In SSE ordinary people play an active role in shaping all of the dimensions of human life: economic, social, cultural, political, and environmental. SSE exists in all sectors of the economy production, finance, distribution, exchange, consumption and governance. It also aims to transform the social and economic system that includes public, private and third sectors. SSE is not only about the poor, but strives to overcome inequalities, which includes all classes of society. This guidebook provides insights on the development of the SSE movement and the various approaches of how it is defined.
MedTOWN Co-Production Guidebook
Co-production of Public Policies in Collaboration with SSE Entities: This guidebook delves into the specifics of how co-production can be applied to the development of public policies in collaboration with Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) entities. It outlines the importance of such collaboration, the roles and responsibilities of each party, and how these collaborations can be initiated and sustained. Examples of successful public policy co-production initiatives involving SSE entities are also featured.
MedTOWN Complementary Currency Guidebook
This guidebook provide insights on what are the complementary currencies, how they can be looked like and how they can be used in order to multiply the effects of public spending, to support local businesses and the market of proximity and the local economy and community as a whole. Examples of successful practices around the globe are included for a better understanding.