The Open Food Network is now an ambassador for the EU Proximity and Social Economy Platform!
Diesis is a global network of social entrepreneurs supporting the development of the social economy, social entrepreneurship and social innovation. The Network aims to harness the collective intelligence and diverse experiences of its members, fostering a robust and dynamic framework
The Diesis Network held a General Meeting in July 2024 in Brussels. This event brought together members from various parts of the globe, united by a common goal: to strengthen the social economy and enhance the impact of their collective efforts.
Here you can see Francisco Martinez – one of the founders of OFN Europe at this meeting.

Diesis have now invited OFN to be an ambassador for the European Union Proximity and Social Economy Platform. This platform has six thematic areas:
- Regenrative Green Transition
- Transformative Digital Transition
- Urban and Rural Wellbeing
- Financing the Ecosystem
- Partnerships Skills
- Working Conditions and Governance
The ambassadors for this platform have been selected based on their contribution to global social economies and their ability to mobilise large networks of social entrepreneurs.
OFN’s Nick Weir will be presenting at the Transition Pathway kick-off for this platform on 6 February 2025 online from 14:00 to 16:30 CET. This is billed as ‘Voices of the Ecosystem’ and will be:
- A discussion between actors representing different perspectives in the Proximity and Social Economy ecosystem.
- Focus on the action areas of the transition pathway: specifically on the green and digital transition of proximity and social economy businesses and grass-roots organisations.
For more details or to contribute to this platform discussion please contact nick@openfoodnetwork.org.uk