Afgelopen week rondden we de Leergang Coöperatief Werken & Gemeenschapseconomie af met bewoners uit Amsterdam-Noord, via Coöperatief Noord en Commons Network. We doken in gemeenschapseconomie, rechtsvormen en publiek-civiele samenwerking. Volgende stap: een routekaart voor Coöperatief Noord!

Commons Network is bij DWEB CAMP in Brandenburg! Samen met Platonique, Free Knowledge Institute en Civic Interaction Lab organiseren we een sessie over governance en de digitale commons: 'Governing & Sustaining Democratic Tech.' 🌲 buff.ly/k1m1rP6

Governing & Sustaining Democratic Tech: From Autonomy to Collective Design DWeb Camp 2026

Public-interest technology does not survive through code alone. Digital commons require continuous coordination between communities, institutions, maintainers, contributors, and funders — structures…

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Wil jij bijdragen aan een inclusiever en sterker Amsterdam-Noord? Schrijf je dan in voor de leergang Coöperatief werken en de gemeenschapseconomie die Commons Network in samenwerking met Coöperatief Noord organiseert. Meld je aan via: buff.ly/0xN1Kv1 Deel deze uitnodiging en help de wijk groeien!

Amsterdam wil technologiepionier zijn, maar de nieuwe coalitie mist ambitie op digitale onafhankelijkheid. Waag Futurelab, Commons Network en Cybersoek roepen de stad op: maak bewuste keuzes. Welke technologie willen we, voor wie, en waarom? Lees hier het hele artikel: buff.ly/oUkuX7U

On Friday June 5th, Sophie Bloemen is hosting the panel 'Democratic Technologies for Social Economy' at the PublicSpaces Conference in Amsterdam. Want to learn more about democratising technology? Come to the panel in the expo at Pakhuis de Zwijger. It starts at 11:00 till 11:55.

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Panel - Digital tools die gemeenschappen voorop zetten

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Co-voorzitter van de Digital Tech Alliance Sophie Bloemen sprak met BNR over de kracht van het nieuwe Europese samenwerkingsverband. “We moeten veel meer coördineren en veel meer collectieve actie voeren.” Lees of luister hier het artikel www.bnr.nl/nieuws/nieuw...

De Democratische Tech Alliantie is een nieuw Europees initiatief tegen big tech

Het initiatief wil via een meerderheid in het Europees Parlement wetgeving aanscherpen en beleid beïnvloeden.

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On Wednesday, the first Digital Tech Alliance meeting took place in Brussels. The message was clear. “Business is not as usual anymore,” said co-chair Sophie Bloemen. Read the new post on our website www.commonsnetwork.org/2026/05/18/n...

We started the first Democratic Tech Alliance Assembly at the Committee of the Regions this morning with workshops and a panel talk. The Assembly brought together the business community, policymakers, civil society and experts from across Europe to discuss Democratic Tech Solutions.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

How can cities thrive by prioritizing wellbeing over endless growth? Cities Beyond Growth invites you to reimagine urban life through post-capitalist thinking. Curious? Check out our open-access course Cities Beyond Growth (academy.tni.org) and get inspired by our speakers.

New publication! Vera, Sophie and Florine wrote a think piece for the Journal of Cooperative Studies. For cooperatives to succeed in The Netherlands, the think piece stresses the importance a cooperative ecosystem rooted in a collaborative culture of ownership. Read it here: buff.ly/ZMo7t5v

(PDF) Emerging co-operatives in Amsterdam: The role of collaborative culture and institutional support

PDF | This article explores the challenges of establishing worker co-operatives in the Netherlands, drawing on experiences working with emerging... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on…

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De rode lijn van de avond over digitale democratie in Pakhuis de Zwijger? Zowel wijzelf als de overheid hebben meer mogelijkheden hebben om verandering te weeg te brengen dan we misschien denken. Het is echter wel zaak om te handelen. Bekijk het volledige gesprek hier: buff.ly/d8ILjYT

How democratic are cooperatives across Amsterdam?According to a new study, there are internalised gendered roles and informal power hierarchies across Amsterdam’s energy and housing cooperatives. Read more 👉https://tinyurl.com/chuyskme (PC: Housing Cooperative Eureka!)

Digitale autonomie staat hoog op de beleidsagenda van Amsterdam. Toch ontbreekt de impact ervan op de economie nog steeds in het debat. Publiceren we Routekaart voor Democratische Technologie: versterken van democratische technologie door samen te werken met de lokale economie. tinyurl.com/4yesdxx4

💻 "Just as we need public and civic spaces offline, we need them online.” Yesterday, we gave a masterclass on Democratic technology: we spoke on digital #commons through insights from Sujith Nair (Beckn protocol) and Anna Julià (Som Mobilitat). Watch the masterclass: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd1x...

Cities Beyond Growth — Masterclass 6 — Democratic Technology

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The #cooperative movement reclaims local economies and redistributes power. In our latest blog, we showcase three cooperatives from around the world: Mondragon, Up&Go, and SEWA. Read stories from the coop movement 👉https://www.commonsnetwork.org/2025/11/13/stories-from-the-cooperative-movement/

🏠 Tackling housing insecurity should be a priority for the new Dutch coalition. The answer isn’t just 'build more', we need to sharpen our vision on housing. Our latest article explores SUP - a collective trying to establish a housing coop in Amsterdam West amid big challenges. tinyurl.com/57w4fvkn

“We need to have a discussion about what we want our economy to deliver - and what kind of jobs and work are needed to get there.” Together with @oxfamnovib.bsky.social we show that our economy can provide dignified jobs for all in the transition. Read on Work Beyond Growth 👉 tinyurl.com/35y8ke8m

How can we all live well within planetary limits? Together with @oxfamnovib.bsky.social, we advocate for eco-social welfare. In the primer Welfare Beyond Growth, we highlight paths to decouple welfare from growth and strategic insights to advance a postgrowth welfare agenda 👉 tinyurl.com/55fncwfk

How can the European food system ensure dignified livelihoods for farmers and secure the right to food for all within planetary boundaries? Together with @oxfamnovib.bsky.social we are publishing 'Food System Beyond Growth' primer, featuring practices and policies across Europe. tinyurl.com/2vc2fnr5

This October, we are publishing a series of Primers with @oxfamnovib.bsky.social on how European countries can move beyond growth and reorganize work, food, and welfare systems to secure good lives for all within planetary boundaries. www.commonsnetwork.org/2025/10/07/b...

Federico Savini exposes the reason why our economies still depend on growth:there is a system of powers that want to keep it this way. Cities Beyond Growth is a free six-week online course that invites you to reimagine urban life through the lens of post-growth thinking. Register now academy.tni.org

In the current political context of simplification and deregulation, how can we ensure data protection and digital regulations not only survive, but are enforced in Europe? Read our takeaways on the Democratic Tech Alliance event on Data protection, democracy and digital omnibus tinyurl.com/bdz4mwpb

Werk jij aan een wooncoöperatie, voedselinitiatief, energiecollectief of een ander initiatief in Amsterdam, en loop je tegen uitdagingen aan? Versterk jouw initiatief in het versnellingsprogramma voor de gemeenschapseconomie: www.commonsnetwork.org/nl/2025/09/1...

🚀 Commons Network is looking for new board members! Help us shape a more caring and just future. We’re seeking people with expertise in: ✨ Strategy & civil society ✨ Finance & operations ✨ Politics & advocacy 📅 Apply by Sept 20 www.commonsnetwork.org/2025/09/01/v...

Op 20 juni vierden we de eerste Dag van de Gemeenschapseconomie! Meer dan 300 van jullie kwamen luisteren, delen en bouwen aan een nieuwe economie. Bedankt voor jullie komst! 👉 Je kunt ook meer lezen op www.commonsnetwork.org/nl/2025/07/0...

Our new roadmap, Towards a Sovereign and Resilient Digital Ecosystem, shows how we can build a democratic digital future based on public values, not corporate control. Read the roadmap 👉 www.commonsnetwork.org/2025/07/15/n...

On 20 June, we celebrated the very first Day of the Community Economy in Amsterdam. More than 300 of you came to listen, share and build a new economy. Thank you for coming! Read more here 👉https://www.commonsnetwork.org/2025/07/01/the-first-day-of-the-community-economy/

Cities Beyond Growth is a free 6-week course that asks: What if cities focused on wellbeing, not just GDP? Starts Oct 8 — come rethink housing, energy, food, and more! Pre-register here: www.tni.org/en/form/pre-...

Op 20 juni vulden bijna 300 mensen het Marineterrein Amsterdam voor de eerste editie van de #DagvandeGemeenschapseconomie. Vierden we wat er al is en dachten we na over hoe we samen verder kunnen bouwen aan een bloeiende gemeenschapseconomie. 💛Hopelijk zien we jullie volgend jaar weer!

📢 🚨 Nederlandse overheid: investeer nu in democratische tech! Samen met @waag.bsky.social @publicspaces.net @bitsoffreedom.bsky.social @setuputrecht.bsky.social roepen we op tot de opzet van een Nederlands soeverein tech fonds. 🔗 www.commonsnetwork.org/nl/2025/05/1...