In the framework of the 3P4SSE project, Pannon Business Network has made significant progress in shaping and implementing its Local Action Plan for the Western Transdanubian region in Hungary.

The process began with a comprehensive survey and stakeholder mapping to identify key actors and challenges in the local social and solidarity economy (SSE). Based on this foundation, PBN launched the West-Transdanubian SSE Platform, bringing together actors from the quintuple helix: public institutions, businesses, academia, civil society, and environmental stakeholders.

Two regional stakeholder meetings were held in early 2025. These meetings facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by 8 founding organizations, demonstrating strong commitment to cooperation and platform-building. In addition, several small-scale project proposals were co-created, laying the groundwork for future local actions.

A major success is that, thanks to the platform’s efforts and visibility, SSE support has been included as a dedicated action in Szombathely’s revised 10-year city strategy. This is a significant step forward, showing how local-level cooperation can influence municipal policy planning.