International Institute for Solidarity Economy

Money & Life is a documentary film on the possible transformation based on a new route to wealth. It invites us to meet the challenge of our time: to participate in the great transition to a sustainable, equitable and restorative economy that meets the needs and realities of the 21st century. See the trailer here.…

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For those new to this site...a video that explains social enterprises and another one that shows examples in UK.

Video 1: What is a Social Enterprise

Video 2: Some Examples

Fun. Creative. Playful. Merry Christmas to you all. We will reactivate this site in…

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Bhutan has long been pursuing the GNH rather than GNP. Here's a simple explanation of how it works. From Bhutan.....the last Shangrila.

 

 

The joy of those who enjoys boiled rice is to put in mind the fate of the farmer of the crop on the field, well, this is a true picture of reasonable consumer in an economy. if you want to make things work for you, you must first understand the SOURCE(S) and YOUR RESOURCES at meeting in an even point. Today many people want to make it really Big but fail to realize that the Cross proceeds the crown. many economy of the world today are manned by people with LITTLE or INADEQUATE technical… Continue

This question thought-provoking question has been circulating for sometime. Why? Because so many people think that this is the best that can happen to a world that has succumb to the greed for profit as espoused by the current economic system. Many thought that by dropping the "triple bottom line" in their talks, the world would magically follow the call for change.

A group of young professionals from various disciplines such as accountants, environmentalists, academics, community…

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