Social and solidarity economy in Morocco: from traditional forms to modern organizations the cooperatives as a model

Abstract

The solidarity and co-operative practices are rooted in the culture of our country. Their foundations derive from the traditional values rooted in the society, as the traditional organizations (El-Twiza – El-Gmaa…) which are part of the concept of social solidarity economy, are the cornerstone of modern professional organizations. Socio-solidarity economy in Morocco combines many economic activities. The modern operating organizations in this field consist of associations, cooperatives and collaborations, and the link connecting all these components is the values of solidarity and giving priority to human more than the capital to serve a collective project mainly has social aims and benefits