Through the implementation of EMIMSEB, we wanted to: -Analyse and compare the state of art, mainly from a legal point of view, of social entrepreneurship in the partner countries, in order to share it with the general public; -Identifying, targeting and actively involving adults interested in the third sector and/or with impactful ideas and supporting them in entering the entrepreneurial world through innovative approaches and within their local communities; -Facilitate an international network of aspiring/new social entrepreneurs in the Euro-Mediterranean area to enhance cooperation in diverse fields of high-impact sectors and to improve their learning path through innovative tools for further developing their ideas jointly or individually; -Sharing, dissemination and promoting openly the results of the project to a broader public in order to a)promote active citizenship and participation of adults at local, and European level and b) improve and bring closer aspiring social entrepreneurs and regular citizens to the EU values and precise funding opportunities for supporting them in the realization of their ideas.
The EMIMSEB project was a crucial opportunity to analyze and address the lack of know-how on social entrepreneurship in the Euro-Mediterranean region, specifically in the partner countries: Italy, Malta, Spain, Greece, and France. Starting from our daily work and that of our partner organizations, we aimed to promote educational initiatives on social entrepreneurship, bridging the gap between traditional businesses and high-impact enterprises. Transversally, we wanted to raise awareness about environmental sustainability, stimulate civic participation, and highlight the diversity of the legal frameworks regulating social entrepreneurship in the represented countries. The need for collaboration in the Euro-Mediterranean area was a strong driver behind the submission of EMIMSEB, which facilitated the exchange of expertise and the development of innovative solutions. Sharing the importance of impact management over profit was a priority topic for all partners, especially in countries with more outdated entrepreneurial ecosystems.