Solidarity Economy

With its microcredit groups, cooperatives of peasant farmers, fishermen, craftsmen, small tradesmen, its support groups, health services, education and training… community-based economy provides proof that it is possible to ally economics, solidarity and the common good. It means that the economy is not strictly restricted to the market, the pursuit of financial profit and its unacceptable consequences: exploitation of poverty, brutal relocation, speculation on food and on natural resources. Solidarity economy helps to develop accessible public services, close to communities and clearly run in line with the general interest. The development of this type of economy is a matter of civic democracy throughout the world.

Key vocabulary about work

This glossary has been used during the action-training called "Earning a living...What does one earn by working?" August 2009 To read the entire document, click herekey vocabulary about work