The partnership in social and solidarity economy : from contract to alliance : a case study
Among development policies, social and solidarity economy (SSE) practices are taking on increasing importance. These practices are characterised by the development of ‘relational wealth’ in addition to material and financial wealth and in particular the relationship of reciprocity (Polanyi 1944; Servet 2007). In this context, the notion of alliance becomes highly significant. This refers to various forms of partnerships forged by the parties involved. Nonetheless, very different, and sometimes even opposite, relational logics underlying these partnerships can be observed. We suggest comparing two different partnership logics: the contract logic and the alliance logic. The analysis is made in relation to the study of a large French SSE organisation operating in the field of sport.
Philosophy Ethics Economics Alliance Contract Partnership Social and solidarity economy Organisation