What Are Economic Hubs?

Economic hubs are autonomous production units that form the foundation of our solidarity economy model. They are designed to reclaim the productive capacities of local peoples and create sustainable wealth.

Each hub operates as a self-sustaining unit that provides products and services while maintaining complete value-chain ownership in the hands of project-holders.

Hub Characteristics

  • Autonomous Operation

    Self-governing production units

  • Value-Chain Ownership

    Complete control from production to market

  • Sociocratic Management

    Decisions made by consent and specialization

  • Local Capacity Building

    Developing local skills and expertise

How Economic Hubs Work

1

Project Holders

Local community members become project-holders with ownership rights.

2

Production Units

Establish autonomous production facilities for goods and services.

3

Value Chain Control

Maintain ownership through the entire production and distribution chain.

4

Sociocratic Management

Make decisions by consent with technical specialization guiding choices.

Benefits of Economic Hubs

Economic Empowerment

Local communities gain control over their economic destiny through direct ownership of production means.

Inclusive Decision-Making

Sociocratic principles ensure all voices are heard and decisions reflect collective wisdom.

Wealth Retention

Value remains within local communities instead of being extracted by external interests.

Innovation & Specialization

Hubs encourage technical specialization and continuous innovation.

Financial Support Structure

Economic hubs are supported through a multi-layered financial ecosystem

GAFIIS
  • Bridging Finance
  • Medium/Long Term Loans
  • Venture Capital
Industrial & Commercial Banks
  • Working Capital
  • Medium/Long Term Loans
  • Savings & Current Accounts
International Institutions
  • Grants
  • Guarantees & Letters of Credit
  • Crowdfunding & Offshore Finance

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