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📢 We’re kicking off 2026 with the 1st BENEFITS newsletter!

In this issue, you can:
👋 Meet our project partners
🔬 Explore our latest research
🔍 Gain Insights from BENEFITS’ innovative Impact Measurement Approach

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The BENEFITS Holistic Valuation Framework synthesises economic, social and health data to improve understanding of how social services can benefit communities.

Find out how the framework is a step forwards for data-driven tools enabling impactful policymaking: ➡️ benefitsproject.eu/benefits-inn...

New research finds well-designed disability allowances can increase income without discouraging employment - BENEFITS Across Europe, disability-related social security payments represent one of the largest social insurance expenditures in developed countries, with spending often exceeding 2% of GDP across OECD nation...

New research from #BENEFITS partner Ethos Lab finds that when designed as cost-of-living support, rather than income replacement, disability allowances like the UK’s #PIP can provide security without reducing employment.
🔗 Read the article: benefitsproject.eu/new-research...

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The #BENEFITS Project website is online 🎉

Visit our online space and discover how we’re developing innovative tools to measure the true value of social services – social, economic & environmental.

🌐 Explore the site and sign up for updates ➡️ www.benefitsproject.eu

#HorizonEurope #SocialService

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Our next partner is WebLyzard Technology!

In #BENEFITS, WebLyzard is leading the creation of our Social Services Policy Observatory — an interactive #digital platform that will visualise data related to services. The tool will shape the development of inclusive, data-driven social policy.

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Joining UCL Institute for Global Prosperity is @uab.cat (UAB) (Spain).

In the #BENEFITS project, UAB will be key in strengthening community participation. 🤝 The team will provide expert guidance on how to engage local #communities in the project and ensure their voices shape our work.

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A strength of the #BENEFITS Project is its diverse partnership including the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity

In BENEFITS, IGP will lead our pilot activities in 4 countries. Their goal? To test BENEFITS' tools and co-design innovative ways to measure the true value of social services.

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Our next #BENEFITS partner is Headway (Greece)!

Headway works across Europe to turn complex social insights and rigorous data analysis into actionable strategies.

🔍 In the BENEFITS project, Headway is leading the development of our European Green Book for Social Services 📗

It’s time to meet the #BENEFITS partners! First up: EthosLab PC.

EthosLab develops research-driven policy solutions that help organisations better understand and improve #SocialWelfare.

📊 In #BENEFITS, EthosLab is leading a #meta-analysis of beyond-GDP indicators of the added value of services.

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📣 Meet the #BENEFITS Project Coordinator: The Social Action and Innovation Centre (KMOP)

KMOP is a leading organisation driving positive social change through research, innovation and evidence-based policy design, both in Greece and across Europe.

👉 Find out more about their work here: www.kmop.gr

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The #BENEFITS Project brings together a diverse team committed to building more inclusive communities.

Our partners include:
🏫 Leading universities
🌐 Civil society organisations
🏛️ Public authorities
💡 Innovative think tanks
👐 Social services

Stay tuned to find out more about them.

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The #BENEFITS Project has officially launched! This #HorizonEurope initiative will develop a framework to measure the multidimensional value of social services beyond financial metrics. Learn more: www.kmop.gr/projects-vf/...