Cooperativismo & Desarrollo is a scientific journal specializing in the social sciences, with a focus on cooperativism, the social and solidarity economy, alternative economies, and territorial development processes. Its perspective incorporates multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches to analyze social and economic transformations and their multiple interactions. Since 2023, the journal has been associated with the UNESCO Chair in Social and Solidarity Economy, strengthening its links with national and international academic and scientific networks and its commitment to the circulation of knowledge as a global public good.
To contribute to the generation and dissemination of scientific knowledge on forms of economic and social organization that contribute to territorial development, cooperation, and social innovation.
The journal publishes research and other academic contributions related to cooperativism, the social and solidarity economy, alternative economies, and territorial development, from social science perspectives and multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary approaches.
The journal promotes dialogue among different disciplines and academic communities, as well as connections between research, territory, and society. It welcomes contributions that advance understanding of economic and social transformations and the development of alternatives based on cooperation, solidarity, and social innovation.
