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Home<\/a><\/span> Economic sectors<\/a><\/span> Economic sectors<\/a><\/span> Social economy<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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Simply essential<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Hautes-Alpes<\/strong> region, thesocial and solidarity economy (SSE)<\/strong> is not a marginal sector: it permeates the daily lives of local residents through cultural and sports associations<\/strong>, mutual health insurance schemes, agricultural cooperatives and home help services. The SSE embodies an economy that combines social utility with job creation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A major employer <\/strong>in the d\u00e9partement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

20% of private-sector jobs<\/strong> in the Hautes-Alpes<\/strong> are in theSSE<\/strong> sector. What’s more, the Hautes-Alpes<\/strong> ‘ main private employer belongs to theSSE<\/strong> sector. It is the Edith Seltzer<\/strong> Foundation, a large medical and social association based in Brian\u00e7on<\/a><\/strong>It manages several facilities specializing in care and support for the elderly and disabled. This type of player illustrates the ability of theSSE<\/strong> to generate skilled, non-dislocatable jobs, while meeting the essential needs of the local population. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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F. Thibault<\/div><\/div>

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A<\/strong> structured, cooperativenetwork<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SSE<\/strong> players organize themselves into networks for greater efficiency. In agriculture<\/a>, local cooperatives support producers in processing and marketing their products (cheeses, honeys, fruit), promoting short supply chains and local products<\/strong>. At the same time, work-integration companies are giving people who have missed out on the job market an active role, whether in the upkeep of natural areas, construction or recycling. These initiatives work in close collaboration with consular chambers and local authorities, creating a balanced ecosystem. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

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An asset for the future<\/strong>of the Hautes-Alpes region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to its territorial roots, its capacity for social innovation and its role in the ecological transition, theSSE<\/strong> is a strategic asset for the Hautes-Alpes<\/strong>. It provides concrete answers to the challenges of attractiveness, solidarity and sustainable development, while consolidating a resilient economic fabric. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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T. Blais<\/div><\/div>

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ANNUAL SALES<\/strong><\/td>83 124 K\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
DEVELOPMENTS IN 10 YEARS<\/td>+ 7,39 %<\/td><\/tr>
GDP<\/strong><\/td>49 809 K\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
CHANGE IN GDP<\/td>+ 1 %<\/td><\/tr>
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AD05 – P.Domeyne<\/div><\/div>

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PAT<\/em>Territorial Food Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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OT Serre Chevalier<\/div><\/div>

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RSEResponsabilit\u00e9<\/em>Soci\u00e9tale des Entreprises (Corporate Social Responsibility<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Need support?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Economy Departmentsupports your projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fabien Harel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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fabien.harel@hautes-alpes.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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