northern hungary and northern great plain

Hungary

There is no common legal framework supporting social economy enterprises in the region, although several legal forms are regulated, and there are some wage subsidies for work integration enterprises. However, specific support relies more on municipalities’ funds and support. The most important initiatives supporting the social economy in Hungary include GINOP Supporting Social Enterprises (EU Funded), “PiacTárs” supporting markets and market entry of enterprises (EU funded), HRDOP program supporting work integration social enterprises (EU funded), Fokus program developing rural municipality-based social cooperatives (national fund), and several other private funders. The following topics are identified as priorities: artisan workshops and local agriculture.

NEWS/OUTCOMES

REGISTER FOR THE THIRTEENTH EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN CONVENTION

REGISTER FOR THE THIRTEENTH EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN CONVENTION

XIII European Mountain Convention “Shaping the future of mountain economies” | From 15 to 18 October 2024 in Puigcerdà (Catalonia) Mountain economies are based on economic sectors that are the beating heart of mountain areas, provide employment to mountain communities...

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WE HAVE STARTED THE ESIRA PROJECT

WE HAVE STARTED THE ESIRA PROJECT

Across the European Union, rural, mountainous, and remote regions encompass nearly 80% of the territory, yet they are home to only 30% of the population. Despite this seemingly sparse population density, these areas wield considerable economic influence, contributing...

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