A Diversity and Inclusion Perspective for a Sustainable Development – 2026

Scientific Director: Prof. Paola Paoloni

The project promotes a culture of inclusion and gender equality through a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, enhancing the third mission activities of the Ipazia Observatory at Sapienza University. By integrating research, education, and knowledge transfer, it strengthens networks among universities, businesses, the third sector, schools, and institutions, fostering gender diversity management strategies.

The planned activities will contribute to outlining a comprehensive and up-to-date framework of gender diversity management strategies adopted by businesses, public bodies, and third-sector organizations (TSOs). At the same time, by activating a virtuous process, they will support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda—Goal 5: Gender Equality.

The activities fall within several lines of action (LA) that support the achievement of specific sub-objectives:

• LA1 – Network building/strengthening (e.g., creation and reinforcement of synergies among academia, professional and entrepreneurial sectors, third-sector organizations, and schools)
• LA2 – Knowledge dissemination and outreach (e.g., lectures, courses, seminars and workshops, training initiatives)
• LA3 – Promotion of change and dissemination (e.g., research activities, education, and scientific consultancy)
• LA4 – Community services (e.g., mentoring activities and scientific consultancy, establishment of a Startup and SME Help Desk)