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The power of social and solidarity economy metaorganizations in mesostrategic spaces
[Le pouvoir des métaorganisations de l'économie sociale et solidaire dans les espaces mésostratégiques]

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  • Louis Cousin

    (LITEM - Laboratoire en Innovation, Technologies, Economie et Management (EA 7363) - UEVE - Université d'Évry-Val-d'Essonne - Université Paris-Saclay - IMT-BS - Institut Mines-Télécom Business School - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris], ULaval - Université Laval [Québec])

  • Luc K. Audebrand

    (ULaval - Université Laval [Québec])

Abstract

This study explores the power dynamics of a social and solidarity economy meta-organization (SSEMO) within a mesostrategic space. Using a three-dimensional perspective on power (power with, power over, and power to) this research highlights the strategic drivers mobilized by a SSEMO in shaping a transforming a meso-level space, while navigating the complex relationships between member organizations and external institutions. The case study of GeoDynamX, an interorganizational initiative aimed at digitizing water-related knowledge, illustrates the diversity of strategies adopted by a Quebec-based SSEMO over a fifteen-year period. Findings reveal that the SSEMO played a key role in institutionalizing the GeoDynamX initiative through differentiation channels within its meso space. This analysis contributes to understanding SSEMOs as sectoral architects capable of supporting or hindering their members' initiatives and offers a relevant framework for future research on power dynamics within transforming meso spaces.

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  • Louis Cousin & Luc K. Audebrand, 2026. "The power of social and solidarity economy metaorganizations in mesostrategic spaces [Le pouvoir des métaorganisations de l'économie sociale et solidaire dans les espaces mésostratégiques]," Post-Print hal-05565244, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05565244
    DOI: 10.4000/15nae
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