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Together with professionals from local governments, the business community and educational institutions, De Omslag is committed to giving impact entrepreneurship a permanent place in Dutch education.

How can social enterprises and organizations for people with disabilities use digital tools in a way that truly works? The European project DIGIT-ABLE presents its first report – full of insights, opportunities, and concrete ideas.

Corine van de Burgt was honored to speak on a panel about the importance of focusing on developing skills for employees with support needs in work integration social enterprises in Europe. Together with the other amazing panelist Sarah de Heusch, Alessia Sebillo, Giuseppe Guerini and Gerardo Guitierrez & Ilana Gotz

Digital transformation is moving at lightning speed, but is the social economy falling behind?

A strong European network is essential to continue to support and recognise social enterprises that provide employment (WISEs) in the long term. That is why De Omslag has once again taken on the role of chair of the European platform ENSIE in 2024.

In Barcelona, ENSIE’s European partners gathered to reflect on a year of collaboration, growth, and shared impact. With new members joining the network and inspiring examples from practice, we continue to build a strong alliance of social enterprises across Europe.

De Omslag is sometimes asked to organize knowledge sessions, including for council members. If an initiative for a motion that is adopted arises from it, it has an effect like the Hoogtanders motion for impactful purchasing in the municipality of Amsterdam.

Renewed websitesocialzaken.info makes social purchasing even easier. While the website was previously mainly focused on purchasing by the Municipality of Amsterdam itself, the website is now expanding to also support regular companies that want to make impactful and social purchasing.