Social impact reporting: a model for Third Sector organizations
The recent Third Sector Reform in Italy focuses more on accountability and transparency of Third Sector organizations and social businesses. However, due to their intrinsic diversity both locally and nationally, it is difficult to identify a univocal model capable of reporting the responsibilities and social impact of all Third Sector entities. The Social Economy Unit [...]
Circular Economy goes on air on Radio SPIN!
On the radio of the University of Florence we will talk about urban regeneration and forestation, reuse of industrial waste water for agricultural purposes and the many commitments that the city of Prato has taken both at national and European level to promote sustainability and the circular economy! Valerio Barberis, Councilor of the Municipality of [...]
“Social Value Matters: Going Mainstream” the first Social Value International meeting in Asia
On 4th and 5th December, Social Value International will hold its first meeting in Asia entitled Social Value Matters Going Mainstream. To tackle the global challenges of rising inequality, climate change and social wellbeing, we must change the way we make decisions. This is why thought leaders and best practice from private sector, civil society, [...]
Training in Monitoring and Evaluation for public officers in Palestine
ARCO’s experts in Monitoring and Evaluation will teach Monitoring and Evaluation in the three days training at the University of Bethlehem. To deepen and learn all the secrets of monitoring and evaluation, the Palestinian Pubic Finance Institute, the University of Bethlehem and VIS – International Volunteering for Development promote a formation for employees of Palestinian […]
University of Florence is selecting couples to carry out a social research
The University of Florence is selecting a sample of couples to conduct a social survey. Participating couples will receive a € 50 refund on Amazon vouchers and an additional contribution, which can reach € 40 between cash and Amazon vouchers. When? The social survey will take place Saturday November 30th at 11.00am, at 2.00pm and [...]
Azione a impatto – A workshop on Social Impact Evaluation
ARCO Researchers participated to "Impact Action" an in-depth workshop organized by the programme SENT Social Enterprise and Legacoopsociali. The aim of the workshop was to study the methodologies and tools useful for designing, planning and monitoring new projects starting by focusing on the social impact that one intends to generate. The workshops aimed at expanding [...]
Inclusive development: experiences from field to academy
Research and experience in the field gradually reached through consulting services and collaborations in various projects have allowed ARCO Researchers to produce first-hand and high quality knowledge on situations at risk of marginalization. The transmission of this knowledge in the academic field is as important as the research itself. For this reason, the Researchers of […]
Perché scegliere ARCO per il Bilancio Sociale?
Per la redazione del Bilancio Sociale. i Ricercatori ARCO propongono un percorso di coinvolgimento e accompagnamento per gli enti del Terzo Settore, delle imprese e delle organizzazioni. Includendo i punti di vista di tutti gli stakeholder, le istituzioni e i collaboratori che quotidianamente lavorano con l'ente, il Bilancio Sociale diventa un mezzo per mettere in [...]