Themes:
- An alternative vision of the economy
- Redefining wealth
- Bringing economy and ecology together
- Social justice, peace and solidarity
- Ruling globalization
- Finance and money at the service of society
- Alternative forms of entrepreneurship, production and consumption
- Public policies and the solidarity economy
- Redefining the economy on a territorial basis
- SSE education, information and training
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An alternative vision of the economy
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The principles of the Great Transition
In response to the destructive effects of predatory globalization in social, human and ecological terms, there is a clear need for a new economy that would bring with it new social relations and an improved relationship with the planet. A number of authors refer to a transition from a unique global model, based on economic growth, increased debt and the plundering of natural resources, to a decentralized federation of social and ecological economies.
Democratizing the economy
The economic and social functions of the social and solidarity economy (SSE), such as creating new markets, responding to new social needs, creating jobs, fostering social inclusion and strengthening social capital, sometimes overshadow its political mission of democratizing the economy. However, a number of authors, such as Jean-Louis Laville (1999), define the SSE as “all activities that contribute to democratizing the economy based on citizen involvement.”
What is social innovation?
Social innovation refers to a new way of doing things, an innovative element in a given context. It represents a breaking away from the usual solutions offered and provides a creative response to social and economic problems that cannot be solved by the market or state. It thus improves individual and collective well-being.
The role of territories in economic transition
Since the end of the 20th century, institutions have responded to globalization and market homogenization and the ensuing social and environmental consequences by promoting the notion of local sustainable development.A local territory, the geographical basis of social existence, could now once again take on an important role.