Public private partnerships: unveiling (new) fundings possibilities to address social needs
Virtual webinar: Registration will open shortly
25 November 2025. 9:00-10:00 CEST
In light of the forthcoming 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), a growing concern over drastic social funding cuts has arisen. With a reported number of European people at risk of poverty or social exclusion amounting to 93,3 million in 2024 (Eurostat), it is high time to take stock of the possibilities to mobilize funds supporting social policy outside of the traditional public funding scheme.
A public-private partnership (PPP) approach allows public authorities to join forces with experts from the private sector to develop new projects. While social policies face drastic budget constraints, PPPs can appear as an alternative to allow projects supporting the most vulnerable to still emerge.
The webinar will focus on the renewed path PPPs, in a social context, should follow to maximise their potential, while responding efficiently to social challenges. Subjects will touch upon:
- Social state of play: the current needs in developing quality and efficient social policies
- Next MFF: the induced pressures put on the social agenda and the opportunity PPPs showcase
- Good practices exchange: contributing to the efficient implementation of social programmes
To address these questions, we will welcome:
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Alfonso Montero, Chief Executive Officer, European Social Network
Alfonso is the Chief Executive Officer of the European Social Network where he oversees the Network’s management and strategic direction, leads the programme of activities co-financed by the European Commission, and the annual editions of the European Social Services Conference and the European Social Services Awards. He has almost 20 years of experience in public policy formulation and evaluation, has authored and co-authored several publications, and is a regular contributor to academic journals, newspapers, and specialist social services magazines. Before joining ESN in 2010, Alfonso worked in project management and consultancy in public policy evaluation.
He holds an MA in modern languages from the University of Granada, an MA in European Governance from the College of Europe, an MSc in Public Policy from University College London, and a Masters in Executive Management of International Associations at Solvay Brussels School for Economics and Management. Alfonso advises public administrations on social services quality evaluation and has taught on social services innovation and transformation at the Universities of Barcelona, The Basque Country, and the School of Public Administration in Galicia in Spain. Alfonso speaks English, Spanish, French, Polish and Portuguese.
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Simona Pulbere, Policy Officer, ESF+ and Cohesion Policy, European Commission, DG EMPL
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Logistics
When
Tuesday 25 November, 2025
Where
Virtual Event - Zoom
