From the bottom left: The Azuayo Garden Path: Paciente Vázquez
Synopsis
This study examines the Jardín Azuayo cooperative as an alternative to the capitalist model. Through a management approach rooted in the popular and solidarity-based economy, the organization prioritizes collective well-being and participatory democracy over profit. The research highlights the use of surplus funds for community development and cooperative education as tools for circumventing traditional power structures, thereby consolidating a financial system with a human-centered approach.
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Pages
227-256
Published
April 13, 2026
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How to Cite
Vásquez, Paciente. 2026. “From the Bottom Left: The Azuayo Garden Path: Paciente Vázquez”. In Whispers from Below: Community-Based Tourism and (other) Ecuadorian Initiatives for Alternative Economies: A Closer Look, edited by Rickard Lalander and Pablo Ospina Peralta, 227-56. Publications Office. https://doi.org/10.32719/9789942566522.7.
