Partnership
Research Institute for Quality of Life
Project Coordinator
Bucharest, Romania
Research Institute for Quality of Life (RIQL) is a leading research institute in the field of quality of life and social policy. The institute is part of the research network of the Romanian Academy of Science and a member of the National Institute for Economic Research “Costin C. Kirițescu”. Founded in 1990, the Research Institute for Quality of Life combines an already valuable tradition in social research with a modern outlook, while carrying out both fundamental and applied research.
Our institute is dedicated to research in two key areas: quality of life and social policy as well as in the major subsequent topics: health, education, employment and working conditions, housing, family, poverty and living standards, public services, social development, social economy. A main focus of research has been transition analysis as well as social change in the long term in Romania. More than 220 books and over 1000 articles have been published, many of which in prestigious publishing houses and highly ranked journals. Moreover, we publish a series of social reports dedicated to policy makers and the general public.
Apart from undertaking fundamental research, RIQL actively contributes to the debate on the current social issues of our time and provides knowledge that can assist in the development of better public policies (social policy, gender policy, education, employment, health, migration, youth etc.).
With a staff of around 50 researchers and research assistants, RIQL established itself as a major research institute in Romania. Our researchers have a high level of expertise in social sciences and are part of important national and international research networks and projects among which those funded by European Union/European Commission as well as many other local and international sources.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Partner
Bucharest, Romania
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIR) is a non-governmental, autonomous, non-profit, public utility organization with legal personality, which represents, supports and defends the general interests of the Romanian business community. The role of CCIR is to promote and pursue the development of industry, trade, services and agriculture, in accordance with the requirements of the market economy.
CSI Center For Social Innovation LTD
Partner
Nicosia, Cyprus
Center for Social Innovation (CSI) is a Research and Development organization, which focuses on fostering social innovation that can bring about a positive change to local, national, regional, and global entities. These entities include but are not limited to governments, local administrative agencies, non-for-profit agencies, commercial entities, and educational institutions. The CSI team is composed of open-minded, fully equipped researchers, entrepreneurs, project managers, trainers, and Information Technology specialists. CSI encompasses the capability and capacity to identify social needs, design and implement adjusted initiatives, and provide for sustainable growth. The CSI team’s areas of expertise are in the fields of traditional education and e-learning, entrepreneurship, start-ups, innovation, creativity, negotiations, IP advisory services, social responsibility, business advisory solutions, data analytics, information technologies, project management, project evaluation services, product validation, training and computer gaming. CSI draws know-how and skills from its wide global network, which includes academic institutions, IT companies, public services, international organizations, start-ups, and public services.
Cyprus Chamber Of Commerce And Industry-CCCI
Partner
Nicosia, Cyprus
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) operates as a Federation of the District Chambers of the five major cities of Cyprus, namely Nicosia, Limassol, Famagusta, Larnaca, and Paphos, which have jurisdiction over their respective cities and districts. The Chamber is the organization representing the entrepreneurs of Cyprus and, in addition to offering a wide range of services to them, promotes their interests and views to the Government and the Legislative Authority. The Chamber’s strength exceeds 8,000 businesses from the entire spectrum of business activity, representing more than 95% of the country’s business community.
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has extensive experience in participating in projects funded by the European Commission and other institutions. The Chamber firmly believes that such initiatives are invaluable tools for gaining experience and accessing knowledge that is crucial to the interests of its members — covering areas such as education, training, research, as well as practical experience in fields such as e-commerce, gender equality, environmental management, and cross-border business cooperation.
SYMPLEXIS
Partner
Athens, Greece
Symplexis is a Greek non-for-profit organization that strives to ensure equal opportunities for all through actions and measures that build skills, empower and promote active engagement and participation focusing on the most vulnerable categories of the population and particularly those with fewer opportunities. Symplexis’ mission is to elevate social cohesion through integrated actions and project-based activities that aim at promoting the inclusion of disadvantaged groups at risk of marginalization and exclusion, while promoting and protecting the rights of various types of population groups that face discrimination focusing on the empowerment and support of victims, awareness raising and information sharing at all levels. Symplexis’ activity builds on user-led approaches and interventions around four main axes of expertise, namely:
- The social and economic inclusion of those most in need comprising a wide variety of activities aimed at reducing poverty, preventing marginalisation and promoting the sustainable integration of disadvantaged groups, particularly focusing on Third Country Nationals.
- The protection and promotion of human rights through activities and interventions that address the needs of a wide range of discriminated population groups, such as women, children and elderly people, victims of violence and human trafficking, the LGBTQI community, Roma and unaccompanied minors, migrants and asylum seekers/ refugees.
- Upskilling, capacity building and empowerment of vulnerable groups with the aim to promote equal access to formal and non-formal education for all and promote lifelong learning focusing on low-skills individuals that face difficulties in (re) the labour market.
- Child and youth development through actions and projects designed to reduce youth poverty, promote child protection and stimulate social inclusion and development.”
INSTITOUTO GIA TI DIAFORETIKOTITA KAI TIN ENSOMATOSI INSTITUTE FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Partner
Athens, Greece
D&I was established in 2021, aspiring to promote equal opportunities and diversity respect by promoting the Diversity in the workplace Charter, organizing initiatives and projects in compliance with its principles and by promoting the values of respect, tolerance and equality in European societies.
FUNDACION SANTA MARIA LA REAL DEL PATRIMONIO HISTORICO
Partner
Aguilar de Campoo, Spain
Fundación Santa María la Real (FSMLR) is a Spanish non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting social inclusion and employment through innovative programmes, research, and training. Its Employment and Social Inclusion Area works with diverse groups – including young people, women, long-term unemployed, and older adults – to improve access to the labour market and strengthen well-being. FSMLR contributes to social innovation by fostering collaboration between people, communities, and institutions, always with a focus on participation, equality, and sustainability.
CAMARA OFICIAL DE COMERCIO E INDUSTRIA DE BADAJOZ
Partner
Badajoz, Spain
Badajoz Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Services is a Public Law Corporation created to represent, promote, and defend the general interests of commerce and industry, in addition to providing services to companies in the region (especially SMEs).
Badajoz Chamber of Commerce promotes and develops all initiatives and projects deemed necessary and beneficial to the general interests of the regional economy, based on information provided by businesses and in collaboration with public administrations. To this end, our Chamber organizes its activities around six main areas: training and employment, entrepreneurship and business development, innovation and digitalization, european projects, Badajoz Chamber Club, and communication and marketing.
CESIE ENTE DEL TERZO SETTORE
Partner
Palermo, Italy
CESIE ETS is a European Centre of Studies and Initiatives, centre for the development of cultural, recreational, social, educational, economical, research initiatives, without lucrative purposes.
CESIE ETS contributes, through the active participation of people, civic society and institutions, towards the promotion of growth and development, always valuing diversity.
CONFESERCENTI PROVINCIALE DI PALERMO
Partner
Palermo, Italy
Confesercenti Palermo is affiliated with the National Confesercenti. Its mission is to represent the world of SMEs, which, with their dynamism, contribute as never before to the GDP and local employment. It has always supported the sustainable tourism economic and productive local system, offering services and qualified assistance for the access and practice of companies and key stakeholders operating in the tourism sector. The exchange of good practices and the sharing of competencies in specific productive sectors have been identified as the strategic modus operandi to achieve virtuous and successful development models that can positively guide the performance of local SMEs.