Economy
Simply essential
In the Hautes-Alpes region, thesocial and solidarity economy (SSE) is not a marginal sector: it permeates the daily lives of local residents through cultural and sports associations, mutual health insurance schemes, agricultural cooperatives and home help services. The SSE embodies an economy that combines social utility with job creation.
A major employer
in the département
20% of private-sector jobs in the Hautes-Alpes are in theSSE sector. What’s more, the
A structured, cooperative
network
SSE players organize themselves into networks for greater efficiency. In agriculture, local cooperatives support producers in processing and marketing their products (cheeses, honeys, fruit), promoting short supply chains and local products. 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.
An asset for the future
of the Hautes-Alpes region
Thanks to its territorial roots, its capacity for social innovation and its role in the ecological transition, theSSE is a strategic asset for the Hautes-Alpes. It provides concrete answers to the challenges of attractiveness, solidarity and sustainable development, while consolidating a resilient economic fabric.
in figures
| ANNUAL SALES | 83 124 K€ |
| DEVELOPMENTS IN 10 YEARS | 7,39 % |
| GDP | 49 809 K€ |
| CHANGE IN GDP | 1 % |
GDP = Gross Domestic Product / Source: INSEE
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