Cyprus hosts conference on social entrepreneurship and inclusion

A seminar titled 'Social Entrepreneurship and Inclusion – From Idea to Participation, Labor and Social Change' took place on October 21 at the headquarters of the Cyprus Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB) in Nicosia. The event was organized to present the institutional framework and growth opportunities for social enterprises within the country.

The initiative, announced by OEB on November 2, was co-organized by the Federation, the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, and the 'Neofytos' Cultural Organization. Key speakers included Paris Anastasiou, OEB's Director of Business Development and Green Transition; Loukas Ioannou and Aristides Charalambous from the 'Neofytos' organization; and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies and Social Enterprises, Kypros Protopapas. The sessions focused on the role of responsible entrepreneurship in fostering social inclusion and expanding labor market opportunities for all citizens.

This event is part of a broader ongoing effort by the OEB to promote sustainable business practices and improve social participation in the workforce. By clarifying the current regulatory environment, the organizers aim to encourage more organizations to transition into the social economy sector, ensuring better integration for vulnerable groups.