Innovation and the social economy: the Québec experience

"Social economy organizations such as cooperatives, non-profits, mutual benefit groups, foundations, and non-governmental organizations are uniquely positioned to respond not only to emerging social and economic needs, but also to new collective aspirations. In Québec, for instance, a pioneerin...

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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Toronto [u.a.] Univ. of Toronto Press 2013
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Zusammenfassung:"Social economy organizations such as cooperatives, non-profits, mutual benefit groups, foundations, and non-governmental organizations are uniquely positioned to respond not only to emerging social and economic needs, but also to new collective aspirations. In Québec, for instance, a pioneering social economy system has been developed that is recognized worldwide for its ability to foster innovative solutions to economic disparity and sustainability issues. In the wake of a global crisis that has emphasized the growing gap between economic and social concerns, what can other regions gain from this model? Through robust theoretical and in-depth empirical studies, this book offers the first opportunity to English-language readers to learn about the Québec experience of a social economy system. It takes stock of recent developments in the province relating to policy planning, governance, financing, local development, and legal frameworks. Innovation and the Social Economy also emphasizes this system's potential for exploring alternative practices of production, consumption, and distribution that can foster social transformation. "
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Introduction: The Social economy in Québec : a laboratory of social innovations / Marie J. Bouchard -- 1. The Social economy wins recognition in Québec at the end of the 20th century / Benoît Lévesque -- 2. Social economy research partnerships : the Québec experience / Jean-Marc Fontan -- 3. Governance and the associative sector of the social economy : the partnership between the state and civil society in question / Luc Dancause and Richard Morin -- 4. Co-construction of public policy : the contribution of the social economy / Yves Vaillancourt with the collaboration of Philippe Leclerc -- 5. The Uncertain evolution of association law in Québec : the Achilles' heel of the social economy? / Louis Jolin -- 6. Solidarity finance : history of an emerging practice / Gilles L. Bourque, Margie Mendell, Ralph Rouzier -- 7. Social economy, environment, and sustainable development: from specialized sector to renewed social vision / Corinne Gendron and Marie-France Turcotte -- 8. The Social economy : a springboard for local development projects? / Juan-Luis Klein and Pierre-André Tremblay -- 9. Factors influencing the wage relation in the social economy / Yvan Comeau -- Conclusion : Studying social innovation : lessons from the social economy / Marie J. Bouchard
Beschreibung:XI, 280 S.
ISBN:9781442642904
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