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Building a world where everyone can thrive

Humans have an extraordinary capacity to solve complex problems.

So why are billions still denied basic necessities? Why are communities losing control over their economic futures? Why do we accept ecological destruction as the price of progress?

We don’t have to.

PROUT is a framework for economic democracy, ecological balance, and human development.

Proutist Universal is a worldwide movement working to develop and implement practical alternatives to the crises of our time.

Researchers. Activists. Cooperative builders. Educators. Farmers. Community organisers.

Together we are building what comes next.

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Vibrant Ecosystem

We are capable of not only sustaining the natural world but supporting it to truly thrive by living as stewards of this beautiful planet.

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One Human Society

It is time to bring humanity together around universal values and the goal of achieving the welfare of every individual, community, and nation.

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Economy for all

We can build wealth for everyone through a decentralized, cooperative economy and put power and resources into the hands of local people.

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Building the foundations of a new society

Proutist Universal develops ideas, supports projects, and connects people working towards a cooperative and regenerative future.

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ProutCast

Exploring the future through conversations with thinkers, practitioners, and changemakers.

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Progressive Horizons

Research, theory, and practical models for systemic transformation.

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Economic Democracy Now

Accessible writing on localisation, economic democracy, and regenerative economics.

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Ideas become real through projects

Across the world, people are already putting these ideas into practice.

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Prout in South Tyrol - Knowledge in Expansion
After the Prout Convention of 2016, the team from South Tyrol took the determination to develop a wider...
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A Cooperative Movement for Everyone
Cooperatives by their definition and purpose seek the best benefit for their members, staff and owners....
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Biodiversity & Water Conservation Project in Parma, Italy
As part of local partnerships, the Italian Prout Research Institute has set up a water and biodiversity...
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Ideas shaping the future

Prout Perspectives

On Cooperatives
Workers' Cooperatives form the main part of Prout's three-tier economy model. They put decision-making power and wealth into the hands of local.
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On Trade
Free trade between rich and poor countries can be disastrous for the less developed trade partner.
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On Democracy
While political democracy can and needs to be improved, Prout emphasizes economic democracy as a direct way people can take control of their daily lives.
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On Spirituality
At the heart of the Prout philosophy is the idea of the inherent unity of all life and the spiritual essence at the core of all beings. Humans are physical, mental and spiritual beings.
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On Socialism
Often termed as ‘Progressive Socialism’, Prout differs from traditional Socialism in key ways, including its three-tiered economic structure and its emphasis on the protection of the natural world.
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On Sustainability
Sustainability has been a buzzword for the last few decades, but the present ecological crisis demonstrates that it is impossible to achieve sustainability within the capitalist framework that puts profit before people and planet.
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On Consumption
Prout is a consumption-based economy which is quite distinct from consumer-driven ones. Economies like capitalism view consumption of commodities as the primary driver of profits.
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On Markets
Through its policies of economic democracy, Prout avoids market failures by decentralizing the economy and putting economic development into the hands of local communities and regions.
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On Wealth Disparity
Capitalism allows the majority of wealth to remain in the hands of a small number of powerful individuals and corporations.
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On Taxes
Prout proposes to replace income tax with production tax to create and simpler and fairer system that discourages tax evasion and supports local economy.
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On Local Economy
Prout’s socio-economic system is based on empowered, decentralized economies, which build local wealth and encourage regional self-sufficiency.
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On Employment
All able adults should have access to jobs with decent wages in order to meet their basic needs and support their ongoing development.
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Articles

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When “us” becomes a cage
By Amal Geosentiment, identity, and rationality Every...
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Prabhat Samghiita
Aesthetic View Of Prout In Prabhat Samgiita
By Citrá Tr?n Thúy Ng?c Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar advocated...
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If We Burn
Review of "If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution"
By Andy Douglas The major theme of Vincent Bevins’...
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