Why the social and solidarity economy?
The social and solidarity economy (SSE) encompasses initiatives that place social utility, cooperation, and local roots at the heart of their operations.
It offers an alternative to economic models solely focused on financial maximization, by promoting:
• collective governance
• territorial solidarity
• the sustainability of actions
• the equitable distribution of value
For ROADS, the SSE represents a strategic space for experimentation and local transformation.
Our approach to the social and solidarity economy
ROADS does not promote a standardized model.
We analyze existing initiatives to understand:
• the context of their emergence
• the actors involved
• the governance mechanisms
• the results obtained
• the limitations encountered
This analysis fosters collective learning and identifies the conditions for transferability.
Examples of actions analyzed
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Territorial cooperatives
Local initiatives promoting resource sharing and the circular economy.
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Solidarity networks
Mechanisms facilitating cooperation between economic and social actors.
Social innovation
Experimental projects reconciling economic activity and social impact.
A France-Latin America perspective
The social and solidarity economy takes on diverse forms depending on national and territorial contexts.
ROADS connects experiences from France and Latin America to foster the exchange of practices, contextual adaptation, and solidarity-based cooperation.