translate English to French: As one part of the social economy, and as organizations which usually have some connection to a particular geographic place, co-operatives which seek to apply Co-operative Principles are well placed to address the needs of communities.
Le gouvernement est d’avis que la cohésion sociale est importante pour la qualité globale de la vie et la stabilité sociale, mais aussi que l’absence de cohésion sociale risque de compromettre le rendement de l’économie.