Économie sociale et solidaire

« Modèle économique reposant sur la production, la distribution ou la consommation de biens et de services dans une démarche axée sur l'utilité sociale, la réponse aux besoins de la collectivité et la coopération plutôt que sur la maximisation des profits.

Ce modèle économique se rencontre dans les entreprises de l'économie sociale, notamment les coopératives, les organismes sans but lucratif, les associations et les organismes de bienfaisance.

Les organismes de l'économie sociale et solidaire poursuivent souvent des objectifs culturels ou environnementaux, en plus de leur objectif social. »

"The SSE encompasses enterprises, organizations and other entities that are engaged in economic, social, and environmental activities to serve the collective and/or general interest, which are based on the principles of voluntary cooperation and mutual aid, democratic and/or participatory governance, autonomy and independence, and the primacy of people and social purpose over capital in the distribution and use of surpluses and/or profits as well as assets. SSE entities aspire to long-term viability and sustainability, and to the transition from the informal to the formal economy and operate in all sectors of the economy. They put into practice a set of values which are intrinsic to their functioning and consistent with care for people and planet, equality and fairness, interdependence, self-governance, transparency and accountability, and the attainment of decent work and livelihoods. According to national circumstances, the SSE includes cooperatives, associations, mutual societies, foundations, social enterprises, self-help groups and other entities operating in accordance with the values and principles of the SSE."