On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, starting at 2:00 PM, the final event of the Empower project, titled “Building Opportunities: The Results of the Empower Project in the Economic and Financial Integration of Third-Country Nationals”, will take place in Rome. This event represents an important moment of dialogue and sharing of best practices developed during the project.
The meeting will be held at Spazio Europa – managed by the European Parliament Liaison Office in Italy and the Representation of the European Commission in Italy – located at Via IV Novembre 149, Rome, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Remote participation will also be possible through a link provided by CeSPI.
The Empower project
The Empower project, active for nearly three years in the municipalities of Turin and Settimo Torinese, was carried out by a public-private partnership composed of Associazione Microlab ODV, Permicro, CeSPI ETS, Inventure, A Pieno Titolo, the University of Milano-Bicocca, and the Municipality of Settimo Torinese. Supported by the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) and funded by the European Union, Empower promoted the economic and financial inclusion of third-country nationals by improving access to financial services, job orientation, and the recognition of foreign academic qualifications.
Key activities of the project included training and entrepreneurial mentoring programs, territorial workshops on financial inclusion for sector operators, and a study on social impact (SROI) conducted by the University of Milano-Bicocca. This event will provide an opportunity to discuss replicable strategies for other regions and share data from the research.
Event program
Following participant registration at 2:00 PM, the event will begin with institutional greetings and a presentation of the Empower project. This will be followed by discussions on the results achieved and lessons learned, with a focus on the importance of recognizing academic qualifications, job orientation, and access to credit for self-employment. The social impact study of the project will also be presented.
To conclude, a roundtable discussion moderated by Daniele Frigeri, Director of CeSPI, will offer a platform for direct dialogue between institutional representatives and stakeholders. The event will close at 4:30 PM with final remarks.
Participation details
Participation in the event is free, but registration is required:
- To attend in person, register on Eventbrite at this link: Register here to attend in person
- To attend remotely, register at this link: Register here to attend online
Why attend
This final event is a key opportunity to understand the results of the Empower project and its impact on the economic and financial integration of migrants. It also provides a unique occasion to delve into the role of institutions and third-sector organizations in adopting replicable best practices at both local and national levels.
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