Cooperation as an integral part of the social and solidarity economy (SSE)

Vladimir Egorov,Andrey Inshakov,M.B Voroshilova,A.I Suetina

doi:10.1051/shsconf/20219401009

Vladimir Egorov, Andrey Inshakov + Show 2 more

Open Access

https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20219401009

Copy DOI

Abstract

A theoretical analysis of the works of domestic and foreign authors on the problem of determining the place and role of the social (solidarity) economy (SSE) organization in the modern world economic space is carried out. The essential features of social (solidary enterprises) are revealed. The SWOT analysis allowed us to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the SSE organizations. The differences between non-profit and market economy are shown. The essential features of cooperation as the main socio-economic institution of the SSE are considered. Mechanisms for reducing global poverty by cooperatives have been identified. The factors constraining the progressive development of cooperative enterprises in Russia are identified.

Highlights

Social justice in modern reality acquires, as in the days of the French enlightenment, a system-forming value, an imperative that determines the further development, and the existence of a planetary civilization
The accumulated experience of joint actions, analysis and interpretation of their consequences shows that the presence or absence of a request for solidarity in society is most clearly manifested during a crisis, when under the pressure of a variety of challenges that worsen the situation of citizens, but constitute a real threat to their existence, there is a need for solidarity behavior
The social character of cooperatives, namely their ability to go beyond the boundaries of group solidarity, is determined by the following institutional features: 1. the Cooperative principle of "voluntary and open membership", which implies that anyone who meets the formal criteria of membership can potentially be a cooperator, "both today and in the future"

Summary

Introduction

Social justice in modern reality acquires, as in the days of the French enlightenment, a system-forming value, an imperative that determines the further development, and the existence of a planetary civilization. Openness and participation in political decision-making are becoming a prerequisite for sustainable development, which is a fundamental principle of the international community, as expressed by the United Nations. The social and solidarity economy (SSE) is an important means of ensuring that the principles of social justice are respected and that the welfare of the neediest segments of the population is taken into account in the development process. Fontenot [11], and others are devoted to the problems of social and solidarity economy, as well as issues of its provision

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusion