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Author Profile

Dr. Christabell P.J. is currently an Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. She was formerly a Faculty Member at ICFAI National College and the University of Gondar, Ethiopia; Assistant Professor in government colleges in Kerala and Department of Futures Studies, University of Kerala. She has previously published two books - Inclusive Growth through Social Capital Formation: Is Microfinance an Effective tool for Targeting Women? (2016) and Women Empowerment through Capacity Building: The role of Micro-Finance (2009); edited one book - Cooperatives, Mutual Aid and Solidarity Economics: Experiences from around the world (2021)- and co-edited a book along with Caroline Shenaz Hossein in 2022 -Community Economies in the Global South: Case studies of Rotating Savings, Credit Associations, and Economic Cooperation published by Oxford University Press, London.

About The Book

Social and solidarity economy (SSE) is an increasingly popular model for economic development that prioritizes social and environmental goals alongside economic growth. This approach emphasizes collective ownership and democratic decision-making, as well as sustainability, inclusion, and social justice. The term "Social and Solidarity Economy” refers to the growing momentum and influence of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) as an alternative economic model. SSE is a diverse and dynamic field that encompasses a range of organizations and initiatives, including cooperatives, community-based enterprises, social enterprises, fair trade organizations, and more. The increasing recognition of SSE as a viable and sustainable alternative to traditional capitalist models of economic development. It emphasizes collective ownership, democratic decision-making, and social and environmental goals, as well as a commitment to creating inclusive and equitable economies that prioritize the well-being of people and the planet. The SSE is fuelled by a growing number of organizations and initiatives that are creating innovative solutions to complex social and economic challenges. These organizations are proving that SSE can create meaningful change at the community level, while also contributing to broader efforts to create a more just and sustainable global economy.

Table of Contents

List of Tables List of Figures Preface Contributors Chapter 1. Social and Solidarity Economy Juggernaut: Case Studies Chapter 2. Empowering Fisherwomen through Social and Solidarity Economy Practices: Evidence from Asia Chapter 3. Namuth Vellame - Incorporating Indigenous Communities into Governance Chapter 4. Small Scale Industries in Development: A case study of Kerala Agro Industries Corporation Ltd. Chapter 5. The Working Standards of Drug De-Addiction Centres in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala Chapter 6. The Analysis of the livelihood of the Urban Poor: Regarding National Urban Livelihood Mission (NUML), Kudumbashree in Kerala Chapter 7. Indigenous People and SSEOEs: A Case Study of Snehapachcha in Pathanamthitta District Chapter 8. Harbingers Of Hope: The Homoreciprocan Aiding the Ailing Cancer Patients Chapter 9. Policy Framing for Social and Solidarity Economy Chapter 10. Mustering up of Women and Aged people into the strings of Empowerment through MGNREGA: A study with reference to Athirampuzha Grama Panchayat Chapter 11. Eco carry bags from used Areca Catechu barks from plate manufacturing industries Chapter 12. Principles of Solidarity Economy from Vaccine Policy of India Chapter 13. Role of SSEs in Public Policy: A Case Study of Kudumbashree and SEWA Model Chapter 14. Social and Solidarity Economy and the Challenge of Sustainable Development Chapter 15. Unified Humanitarian Response to Disaster: A Case of Inter-Agency Groups (IAGs) in Alappuzha District of Kerala Chapter 16. The Finance Sector and the Social and Solidarity Economy Chapter 17. A Study on Women Empowerment And Eradication of Poverty Through Self-Help Groups in 18.Agasteeswaram Taluk Kanyakumari District Chapter 18. The Housing Sector and the Social and Solidarity Economy Chapter 19. Community Living and Evaluation from Colonial Politics: An Analysis of Auroville in Puducherry Chapter 20. Human Economy Relation in Our Society