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11/07/2025

Barcelona hosts the closing of the European Microfinance Network’s annual campaign

On May 22, 2025, Barcelona became the European capital of microfinance by hosting the closing ceremony of the European Microfinance Network’s annual campaign. The event was co-organized by Fundació Autoocupació, MicroBank, and the European network itself. Under the slogan “Changing the narrative: supporting local communities to generate global impact”, the event brought together some eighty

20/06/2025

Interview with Jordi Reche, non-verbal communication expert

1. Who is Jordi Reche and how did you start in the world of non-verbal language? I am Jordi Reche, a specialist in non-verbal language and non-conscious communication. More than three million people follow my content on social media, where I share daily insights about this discipline. Additionally, I regularly collaborate with media outlets such

20/06/2025

THE SUPERPOWER OF TRULY LISTENING

We live surrounded by words. We say them, write them, send them via WhatsApp, and convert them into audio and presentations. But amidst all this noise, there is a skill we often forget, perhaps because it doesn’t make as much noise as the rest: listening. Active listening is not just for experts or mentors; it’s

19/05/2025

Presentation of the 2024-2028 Competitiveness Plan and the 2025 Trade Grant Lines: information sessions

Starting Monday, May 19, 2025, the Department will begin the presentation of the 2024-2028 Competitiveness, Growth, and Innovation Plan for Trade, Crafts, and Fashion and the 2025 Trade Grant Lines. These sessions aim to inform the sector about the main strategic pillars of the new plan and the financial support opportunities available for the coming

19/05/2025

How do we promote entrepreneurship in Vocational Training?

Proposal for the establishment of a Vocational Training Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship According to the latest “Global Entrepreneurship Monitor” reports, the percentages of the Spanish population considering starting a business and/or already involved in entrepreneurial initiatives have grown in recent years, although they have done so slowly and remain significantly lower than those of the

14/05/2025

Interview with Francesc Roca, Secretary of Vocational Training

1. How have you experienced the transformation of vocational training in recent decades? I have experienced vocational training that must address both initial training needs and the qualification and requalification needs of individuals, in order to facilitate lifelong learning and provide society with a dynamic professionalization response, tailored to the social and economic demands of

29/04/2025

European Microfinance Day 2025

On May 22, the Palau Macaya in Barcelona will host the final event of the European Microfinance Day 2025 campaign, organized by the European Microfinance Network (EMN), MicroBank, and Autoocupació. The European Microfinance Network is the leading European network in the field of microfinance and inclusive entrepreneurship. Every year, with the support of the European