Reel Network, Montpellier France. A local economic network for self reliance

Inspired by the example of the BALLE network in the USA and Canada (www.livingeconomies.org), Raphaël created in 2006 the REEL network (www.reel34.net), in the Montpellier region (south of France). Members are local business owners joining efforts to build sustainable and resilient local economies. Trained as an anthropologist and a business manager, Raphaël SOUCHIER has worked for many local, national and international organizations. A european expert in Sustainable Development, he owns and manages the ADD Europe consulting firm./p>