Le rôle des coopératives à la lumière de l’expérience argentine

This article looks at the role of cooperatives in Argentina over the past two decades. It examines the phenomenon of companies rescued by workers during the economic depression in the beginning of the 21st century as well as various government projects since 2003 that have turned to the cooperative form to reduce unemployment and poverty. Lastly, the article highlights, on one hand, the role of the worker-managed rescued companies in social protection and, on the other hand, the difficulties and constraints of the cooperatives created by government programmes. The author discusses the meaning and legitimacy of the second type of organisation, which is at risk of losing its independence as a result of state intervention in this area.