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An enquiry into the meaning of sharing food
Article / 9th August 2013If we are concerned about stopping the enduring crime of starvation amidst plenty, we cannot restrict our actions to the level of our own country or community. We should rather think about sharing food in global terms and, above all, in relation to the politics of ending hunger.
Common questions about economic sharing
Article / 10th July 2013As the concept of sharing slowly begins to grip the public consciousness, there are many questions that arise about the meaning and relevance of this simple concept for political and economic reform. Here is a brief overview of some of the main queries – and misconceptions – that often arise in discussions on economic sharing.
A new era of global protest
News / 1st July 2013As a new era of mass public protest grows in response to social, economic and political injustice across the world, STWR’s July newsletter highlights some of our recent publications that advocate for global economic sharing to become a common platform of the emerging people’s voice.
Can the sharing economy solve global hunger? It all depends…
Blog / 7th June 2013Few people within the sharing economy movement are considering the application of this important concept to the most pressing global issues of our time. So it’s very encouraging to see an article that asks if sharing can solve global hunger – although a comprehensive answer deserves much more research, insight and consideration.
A vision of sharing in a not-for-profit world
Article / 4th June 2013A new project by the Post Growth Institute is exploring the prospect of a mainstream shift toward not-for-profit enterprise as an alternative to the growth-based model of business and finance. Could this form a crucial plank in the vision for a new economy based on sharing and cooperation, rather than competition and endless consumption?