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APRES-Chambre de l’économie sociale et solidaire genevoise (APRES-GE)

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The Chamber of social and solidarity economy, APRES-GE, is committed to the promotion and recognition of the social and solidarity economy (ESS) in the Geneva region. Born in 2004, it now has nearly 250 collective members (associations, cooperatives, foundations and companies).

Promoting a local economy in the service of people, strengthening democracy, defending human rights, supporting sustainable development and promoting cultural diversity are all general objectives, certainly ambitious, that aims to achieve the Chamber of social and solidarity economy , APRES-GE, through its actions and network of members.

At the Geneva and the Romande region level, it sets itself the mission of:

  • Develop and strengthen existing SSE actors and intensify exchanges (economic, social, good practices, innovations, etc …);

  • Support and encourage the creation of new projects and enterprises that put into practice the values ​​and criteria of the ESS;

  • Represent the members of the Chamber, defend their interests and be a vector of SSE in public policies;

  • Promote innovations and good practices of our members and ESS standards in all economic circles. Encourage actors of the traditional economy to evolve towards a sustainable economy.

6 Videos | A pedagogical tool | 6 Analyses/working papers/articles

6 Videos

A pedagogical tool

6 Analyses/working papers/articles