SOL Project
The SOL Project is an innovative French complementary currency designed to promote a "solidarity economy". The project is being financed by the European Commission and pilot tested in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Île-de-France and Brittany.
SOL was initiated by Patrick Viveret and Dominique Picard and has received praise from president Jacques Chirac.[1] Supporters believe that SOL will raise the standard of living for low income participants while building local economy.
References
- ↑ Yasuyuki Hirota. "Europe's Move To 'Complementary Currencies'". OhmyNews (June 06, 2004). Retrieved 1 August 2006.
See also
External links
- Sol website: http://www.sol-reseau.org/
- Social Economy Round Two DP Analysis, European Commission report
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