The Role of Social Economy in Refugee Crises — The Greek Example of 1922 Refugee Flows

Abstract: The ongoing refugee crisis in conditions of capitalist globalization and economic downturn brings forward new terms for problems associated with it. To address said problems, it is essential to combine previously tested methods as well as institutional innovations.

This paper investigates the potential of drawing knowledge and experience through organizational learning, as arising from the theory and practice of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE). In other words, it is accepted that problems must be addressed in a different manner, that includes the organizational upgrading of the “social” for settling broader “deregulations”.

Finally, we should note that the supplementary and balancing regulation method arising from SSE is of an alternative nature when compared to strategies that have been tested in the past with good results and are defined by prevailing regulating methods.

Key words: social and solidarity economy; refugee crisis; organizational learning; institutional innovation

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