From 3-7 November is the 10th EMES International Research Conference on Social Enterprise. This years’ theme is Scaling Through Communities: The Role of Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises in Boosting Societal Transitions. As co-organizers, our research group is looking forward to welcoming you in Rotterdam and Utrecht. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t wait too long. Registration is open until October 6.
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Symposium on lessons from the Global South as inspiration for commons in Europe
On March 27, the symposium ‘Aspiring Commons – (Re)discoveries and Learning Opportunities from the Global South’ took place. This event brought together academics and practitioners to explore the lessons we can learn from commons initiatives in the Global South.
Open Seminar Talk – Ismael Vaccaro
On 18 February, dr. Ismael Vaccaro, Associate Professor at McGill School of Environment and Department of Anthropology, Bieler School of Environment, gave an online presentation as part of our SEICA Open Seminar Series, titled: ‘Reimagining modern politics in the European mountains: confronting the traditional commons with the novel conceptions of the common good.’
Continue readingJoin our symposium with Ruth Meinzen-Dick
We are delighted to invite you to a thought-provoking symposium featuring Ruth Meinzen-Dick, Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Ruth is a renowned scholar whose research spans governance of natural resources, agricultural development, and gender issues, with a strong focus on the management of commons and innovative field methodologies.
This symposium, titled Aspiring Commons – (Re)discoveries and Learning Opportunities from the Global South, aims to explore how practices from the Global South can inspire and inform collective action initiatives in Europe. The event will also include presentations and a panel discussion on how transdisciplinary approaches, reciprocity between academics and practitioners, and innovative frameworks can address wicked problems and support sustainable resource management.
The program, panel speakers, presenters and other details will be added to the event page. This event will take place at Campus Woudestein, Erasmus University Rotterdam. If you would like to attend, sign up through the form.
Open Seminar Talk – Sameer Mehta (EUR)
On January 21, dr. Sameer Mehta , Professor at the Department of Technology and Operations Management of Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, gave an online presentation as part of our SEICA Open Seminar Series, titled: Empowering Marginalized Communities: Improving Access to Credit via Data Cooperatives.
