Neighborhood solidarity economy: how COLHYBRI reinvents local ties

Neighborhood solidarity economy combines three mechanisms: resource pooling (solidarity pool), shop digitalization (Maps+) and community engagement (gamification). For 3 EUR/month per resident and 10 EUR/month per merchant, COLHYBRI creates an ecosystem where solidarity generates revenue for merchants.

14%

SSE private employment FR

10%

SSE share of GDP FR

75%

pool redistribution

3 levers

virtuous cycle

What is the solidarity economy?

The social and solidarity economy (SSE) includes associations, mutuelles, cooperatives and foundations that put people before profit. In France, it represents 14% of private employment and 10% of GDP (Confederation francaise de l ESS, 2025). The modern movement digitalizes its tools to reach new audiences.

How does COLHYBRI fit into SSE?

COLHYBRI is a private initiative that applies SSE principles to local commerce: participatory governance, fair redistribution, transparency. The solidarity pool redistributes 75% of subscriber fees; the remaining 25% covers technical and operational costs. No profit is extracted from the pool.

What are the three activation mechanisms?

First mechanism: mutualization (solidarity pool redistributes 75% of subscriptions). Second: digitalization (Maps+ makes shops visible on Google). Third: engagement (26 local mini-games, neighborhood challenges, commercial street rankings). The three work together to create a virtuous cycle.

Frequently asked questions

SSE includes associations, mutuelles, cooperatives and foundations. In France: 14% of private employment and 10% of GDP per Confederation francaise de l ESS.

COLHYBRI applies SSE principles to local commerce: participatory governance, fair redistribution, transparency. 75% of fees go to the solidarity pool.

Mutualization (pool), digitalization (Maps+) and engagement (mini-games, challenges). The three work together to create a virtuous cycle.

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Main topic

Community pool

Digital mutualism

Neighborhood solidarity pool

Community-driven loyalty

Cross-topic

Community Development through local commerce

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