BILSP Presented an Ex-post Impact Assessment of the Personal Assistance Act at a Public Consultation in the Council of Ministers
BILSP Presented the main findings of the Ex-post Impact Assessment of the Personal Assistance Act at a Public Consultation in the Council of Ministers On 29 September 2026, a public consultation entitled “Challenges and Risks in Codifying Social Support Legislation and Its Implications for the Adequacy of Social Payments” was held at the Council of...
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BILSP Publishes 2025 Annual Report
BILSP Publishes its 2025 Annual Report: Research, Policy, and Social Innovation for Inclusive Development The Balkan Institute for Labour and Social Policy (BILSP) has released its Annual Report for 2025, highlighting the organization’s continued contribution as a bridge between research, policy, and practice in addressing complex social, labour market, and demographic challenges across Bulgaria and...
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BILSP Publishes Its Annual Report for 2024
The Balkan Institute for Labour and Social Policy (BILSP) has published its Annual Report for 2024. This is the first annual report released since BILSP transitioned from a private-interest to a public-interest organisation, marking an important step in strengthening transparency and accountability. The report presents key activities and results from 2024, including projects and services...
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SWISS PROGRAM FOR COOPERATION WILL SUPPORT BULGARIAN CSOs IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS IN BULGARIA
Swiss-Bulgarian Civic Engagement and Transparency Facility (CETF) will start to operate from August 1, 2024. The Civic Engagement and Transparency Facility (CETF) is aimed at strengthening civic participation and open governance in Bulgaria. The core focus of this initiative are civil society organisations, which play a key role in increasing citizens’ knowledge of their rights...
Read moreNew Study Reveals Impact of Welfare Technologies on Employment for People with Disabilities
A new paper created under the FAIR project (Fast-track in Adapting Innovative welfare solutions for Responsible business development) funded by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism, examines the vital role of welfare technologies in integrating people with disabilities into the workforce. The study highlights the importance of assistive technologies and compensatory strategies in addressing the high unemployment...
Read moreNew Guide on Living Lab Approach for Welfare Technologies
A new report, part of the BILSP project FAIR (Fast-track in Adapting Innovative welfare solutions for Responsible business development), funded by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism, offers practical insights for companies in the welfare technology sector. The report introduces the living lab approach and its application in social care companies. It emphasizes collaborative efforts between companies,...
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