Closed Workshop with the Small Entreprises Institute of the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants- 25 November 2024
In co-operation with the Small Enterprises Institute of GSEVEE, we held on 25 November 2024 a workshop in their lecture hall on “Social Inclusion and Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises”. With Ass. Prof. Dimitris Giakoulas, Dr. Dimitris Bimpas, Dr. Eleni Greenwood & Ms. Ioanna Profuri, we discussed the relationship between SMEs and vulnerable social groups in Greece today. We had an open dialogue on incentivising female entrepreneurship, the potential of SMEs to reshape Greek economic policy and their role as a vehicle of integration of third country nationals. We also exchanged views on the possible utilization of tools deriving from International Economic Law in order to enhance social policy effectiveness.
Closed Workshop with the representatives from the Ministry of Development and the General Secretariat for Equality and Human Rights of the Ministry for Social Cohesion and Family Affairs- 15 September 2025
On September 15th, a closed workshop was held at the Kostis Palamas building with the participation of our research team, along with representatives from the Ministry of Development (Ms Eleni Kolofotia) and the General Secretariat for Equality and Human Rights of the Ministry for Social Cohesion and Family Affairs (Mr. Alexandros Harmanis and Mr. Panteleimon Koutsomporis) The aim of the workshop was to discuss the development of coherent and actionable policy proposals focused on promoting the inclusion of selected vulnerable social groups in the Greek economy. We presented our proposals and we benefited from valuable feedback from the participating authorities.
Final Conference: “Inclusiveness in Greek Society”- 22 September 2025
The final conference of the project was held in the conference hall of the Kostis Palamas building of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Akadimias 48 and Sina). During the conference, the results of the project were presented, focusing on the potential utilization of International Economic Law (IEL) tools to promote the inclusion of vulnerable social groups, particularly women and third-country nationals, as well as to enhance the position of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Greek and international markets. In parallel, prospects for further relevant research were explored. In addition, participants discussed whether it is both possible and necessary for the Greek State to adopt a multi-level inclusive policy, one that draws on national, European, and international tools.
For more info see:
1. Here for the conference programme
2. Here for photos and a press release
