More cooperation, more social impact

In 2014, EVPA and the European Commission (DG Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion) entered into a 4-year Partnership Agreement for the promotion of social enterprise finance. In 2018, the partnership was extended for 4 additional years.

The European Commission Partnership was awarded under the Commission’s Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI), a programme fostering cooperation with pan-European networks.

The Partnership recognises the role EVPA plays as a European network advocating societal impact through venture philanthropy (VP) and social investment (SI). The Partnership also reinforces the link between the European institutions and VP/SI practitioners.

Activities

Under this Partnership with the European Commission, EVPA is undertaking a number of activities aimed at strengthening the European VP/SI sector:

• Supporting the Commission in its outreach activities at European, national and local level
• Reinforcing the capacity of the network’s members
• Voicing the concerns and expectations of organisations facilitating access to finance
• Provide data and conduct research on developments in the sector

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2017 activities under the EU Partnership Agreement

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EVPA and EU Policy

Through its 4-year Partnership with the European Commission, EVPA is increasingly becoming a European thought leader in the area of policy.

© European Union, 2016 / Source: EC - Audiovisual Service / Photo: Etienne Ansotte