The SOL Project is an innovative
French
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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,
ÃŽle-de-France and
Brittany.
SOL was initiated by Patrick Viveret and Dominique Picard and has received praise from president
Jacques Chirac
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.
Supporters believe that SOL will raise the standard of living for
low income participants while building
local economy.
See also
*
Ethical banking
References
External links
* Sol website: http://www.sol-reseau.org/
*
Social Economy Round Two DP Analysis',
European Commission report
Local currencies
Economy of France
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