The Outcome Harvesting is an effective methodology to evaluate development projects that seek to cultivate and advance social enterprises within intricate and multifaceted contexts. Amidst the ever-evolving socio-economic, political, and cultural dynamics characterizing complex environments, traditional evaluation approaches often fall short in capturing the nuanced outcomes of such projects. In the paper titled “Using Outcome [...]

External evaluation of development projects and programmes is increasingly required in calls for proposals by public and private, Italian and European, funding bodies. An evaluation study prepared by an external organization provides a more objective view of the degree of achievement of planned objectives and results. However, benefits of external evaluation are maximised when NGOs [...]

The impact on communities and territories generated by companies is increasingly in the spotlight due to a growing demand for transparency on non-financial information. The value of a company is now determined not only by its economic performance but also by its environmental and social impacts. In this sense, sustainability reporting offers an opportunity to [...]

Sustainability reporting is becoming an increasingly strategic tool for businesses. Regulations and obligations – such as the introduction of the ESRS - European Sustainability Reporting Standards – are increasingly pushing companies to communicate externally how they manage their environmental, social and governance impacts. These standards offer an opportunity to improve transparency and build trust in a [...]

In the legislation that pushes companies to provide consumers, investors and regulators with more information on how they address global challenges, double materiality plays a very important role. Sustainability reporting is an increasingly strategic tool for companies as it allows them to transparently report on their efforts to manage environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts. [...]

In recent years, sustainability has become crucial for companies, especially in the EU space, following the introduction of increasingly stringent regulations. The adoption of ESG sustainability practices helps to enhance corporate reputation in a context where consumers are increasingly aware of the impact of their choices. A tangible commitment to sustainability strengthens the brand and [...]

Promoting agency in care leavers entails giving them the ability to make their own decisions, take control of their lives, and advocate for their own needs and desires. In the article “Agency, participation in decision making and wellbeing among care leavers in care system: A quantitative mediation study” (Children and Youth Services Review, 2024) Researchers [...]

To foster social change, it is first necessary to imagine new solutions and understand their consequences within a social context.  Traditional methods of generating social change often rely on poorly explained or superficial regulatory interventions, which can lead to resistance to novelty. On the other hand, behavioral research, seeks to trigger a change by enhancing [...]