France

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CIRIEC-France – the French Section of CIRIEC International – was founded in 1950 by Léon JOUHAUX, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Its objectives are to undertake and promote the collection of information, scientific research, and the publication of works relating to economic sectors and activities oriented towards the service of the general and collective interest. Its works are primarily scientific in nature and are coordinated by an Orientation Council composed of researchers, academics and practitioners from various sectors of the public and social and solidarity economy.

CIRIEC-France is chaired by Alain ARNAUD, who is also Honorary President of CIRIEC International and President of the Edgard MILHAUD Foundation. Jean-Louis CABRESPINES is its General Delegate and Timothée DUVERGER is the Chairman of the Orientation Council .

Newsletter: 

CIRIEC-France’s monthly newsletter is called Les Brèves. This newsletter contains information on the work of CIRIEC, offers various readings, an agenda of activities and articles from/about CIRIEC-France members and partners.

CIRIEC-France also regularly offers interviews with leading figures in the French public, social and cooperative economy: Idéaux & Débats – Les entretiens du Ciriec.

Available in French.

To register: http://www.ciriec-france.org 
To consult the archives: http://www.ciriec-france.org/ciriec/cms/7129-7544/les-breves-lettres-mensuelles-2019.dhtml 
http://www.ciriec-france.org/ciriec/cms/7145/ideaux-et-debats.dhtml 

Officers

(updated: April 11, 2025)

Honorary President:

Marcel CABALLERO
Former General Delegate, Institut de Coopération Sociale Internationale (ICOSI)

President:
Alain ARNAUD
Former President of the Mutualité Fonction Publique (MFP)
Former President of the Banque Française Mutualiste
Honorary Board Member of the Mutualité Française
Chairman of a specialised finance company

General Delegate:
Jean-Louis CABRESPINES
Former Member of ESEC (Economic, Social and Environmental Council – French Constitutional Assembly); former President of the CNCRESS 

Vice-Presidents:

  • Philippe BANCE
    Emeritus Professor of the Universities (University of the West Indies)
    Former President of the CIRIEC’s International Scientific Council
  • Jérôme SADDIER
    Chairman of Crédit Coopératif
    Chairman of Avise and of Coop FR
  • Bertrand SOUQUET
    President of the Institute Montparnasse
    President of ESPER
    Board Member of MGEN

Treasurer:
Yves KOTTELAT
Former Member of ESEC (Economic, Social and Environmental Council – French Constitutional Assembly); Territorial attaché (retired); Former General Secretary of the Fédération FO des personnels des services publics et de santé

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Address
CIRIEC-France
7, Passage Tenaille
FR-75014 Paris
France
Phone (+33-(0)1) 40 52 85 49
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