At the Pontifical Salesian University (UPS), the conference titled: The recovery of real estate assets towards the social economy: skills and strategies in service of the common good successfully concluded.
The event was part of the curriculum in Management and Law of Third Sector Entities (ETS) and Social Economy, launched at UPS's Faculty of Philosophy. The social economy represents fertile ground for integrating diverse worlds and experimenting with innovative experiences.
For this reason, the conference aimed to place the enhancement of public and private real estate assets at the center of the new development of the social economy in the country.
A dialogue with representatives from the Italian Government and Ecclesiastical Institutions is necessary to assess which mechanisms and implementation methods can facilitate the allocation of these assets for purposes of general interest, including through social economy entities.
The objective includes not only public assets but also private assets managed by non-profit and religious entities through the numerous initiatives present in the country. These actors are currently undergoing continuous transformation due to the evolution of the social economy and the momentum generated by the Third Sector reform.
The conference sought to address multiple questions, marking the beginning of a shared journey. What are the potential uses for the vast public and private real estate assets in terms of social purposes? Can religious entities and Third Sector organizations act as intermediaries for such allocations? How can financial incentives foster the connection between real estate assets and the social economy? To what extent can urban regeneration and legislative/economic instruments ensure the recovery of properties for common good objectives?
In this context, the Pontifical Salesian University aims to provide research, analysis, and monitoring, encouraging dialogue among institutional and social economy stakeholders through projects that develop urban regeneration initiatives and asset enhancement within the social economy.
As part of this effort, the new Observatory on Real Estate Assets and Their Social Use was also introduced. The first project, besides UPS, involves collaboration with key partners such as:
To this end, the new project related to the establishment of an Observatory on Real Estate Assets and Social Destination will be presented. With a first project involving not only the Pontifical Salesian University but also the collaboration of some partners, including Intesa Sanpaolo, the National Union Pro Loco of Italy (UNPLI), Censis (Center for Social Investment Studies), the Association of Artisans and Small Enterprises Mestre (CGIA).
The Observatory’s primary goal is to map public and private real estate assets, particularly those linked to ecclesiastical entities, with a mission to monitor, study, and enhance them in a sustainable and innovative framework. Strategies will be developed to address social and economic needs, supported by research, education, and dissemination efforts. The Observatory aims to become a reference point for academics, professionals, and institutions, promoting conscious and sustainable management of real estate assets.
Through analysis and interviews with key stakeholders, the goal is to explore essential skills for tackling these issues and identify the most suitable educational pathways (primary, secondary, and higher education) aligned with sector demands.
At this stage, the recovery of real estate assets can offer significant support to many organizations operating within the social economy, enabling them to advance their activities for the common good.
Program
Opening remarks
Andrea Bozzolo | Rector Magnificus of the Pontifical Salesian University
Speakers
- Maurizio Leo | Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance
- Matteo Maria Zuppi | President of CEI
- Lucia Albano | Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Finance
- Gabriele Sepio | UPS Professor of Tax Law - E-IUS
- Luigi Gaetani | President of CISM
- Elisa Zambito | UPS Professor of Ethical and Solidarity Finance Instruments - Intesa Sanpaolo
- Nino La Spina | President of Fondazione Pro Loco Italia
- Elio Cesari | President of CNOS
Moderator
Maria Carla De Cesari | Journalist Sole 24 Ore
To participate, registration is required through the following link:
https://forms.gle/iKbrhP6rqK8ChRK26.
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