Redefining the modelcooperatives in the just ecosocial transition paradigm

  1. Jon OLAIZOLA-ALBERDI
  2. Oier IMAZ ALIAS 2
  3. Julen BOLLAIN 1
  4. Beñat HERCE-LECETA 1
  1. 1 Enpresagintza FakultateaMondragon Unibertsitatea(Spain)
  2. 2 Mondragon Unibertsitatea(Spain)
Journal:
Revista Iberoamericana de Estudios de Desarrollo= Iberoamerican Journal of Development Studies

ISSN: 2254-2035

Year of publication: 2025

Volume: 14

Issue: 1

Pages: 80-105

Type: Article

DOI: 10.26754/OJS_RIED/IJDS.10576 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openDialnet editor HANDLE: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11984/6852

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Abstract

This study examines the integration of cooperativism within the just ecosocial transition para-digm, addressing the urgent need for sustainable and equitable economic development. It analy-ses the alignment of cooperative principles with multidimensional justice considerations, including environmental, social, climate, energy and labour, to identify a framework where cooperatives act as key agents in promoting a just ecosocial transition. A narrative literature review was employed to critically analyse the theoretical and practical interconnections between cooperativism and just ecosocial transition, revealing both opportunities and inherent contradictions. The results and dis-cussion indicate that, although cooperatives inherently support the dimensions of justice crucial to a just ecosocial transition, practical implementation often reveals challenges, particularly in balancing these ideals with market dynamics. A proposal has been made to overcome those challenges based on impact assessment methodologies, such as the Theory of Change

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