Centro Studi ed Iniziative Europeo (CE.S.I.E) was established in 2001 on the inspiration of the leading Italian sociologist Danilo Dolci. It is engaged in the promotion of cultural, formative, scientific and economic development at both local and international levels, with a special focus on the Euro-Mediterranean region and Latin America.Its aims are: - to contribute towards the social, cultural and economic development of society; - to raise European and global awareness, including inherent rights and responsibilities; - to favour the socio-economic integration in Europe, the Mediterranean and Latin America; - to enable the development of autonomy as well as participation; - to serve as a bridge between research and the implementation of knowledge, by working as and with research institutions, social partners and their beneficiaries.The organisation is actively engaged in: - promoting and participating in sociological research at both local and international levels; - realising projects with a variety of stake-holders; - developing partnerships between countries through collaboration with individuals, associations, universities, research institutes, local authorities, national governments and intergovernmental institutions.