From August 1st through August 6th a group of activists, co-op developers and permaculturists gathered for an Economic Democracy Training with the Prout Research Institute in Marshall, North Carolina. As the inaugural in-person program, and with a newly constructed building, the training was a warm welcome to a group of 17 individuals, and focused on studying the principles and application of the Progressive Utilization Theory, or Prout, as a way to achieve economic systems change.
What is Prout?
The Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout) envisions a society where resources are shared equitably, the environment is protected and a high quality of life is guaranteed for everyone.
Recent Prout Perspectives
The women’s Self-Help Group circles multiplying in numbers and growing in economic and leadership strength is one of the practical examples of block-level planning which traditionally has been the domain of Prout, the alternative economic theory which P.R. Sarkar proposed to restructure society using equitable and humanist principles.
Campaign for the Prout Research Institute
The Prout Research Institute is raising funds to complete construction of a 2,500 sq. ft building in Marshall, North Carolina, 30 minutes drive from Asheville. The building will enable research into the practical applications of Prout, and be a hub for staff and interns to live and work together. Located on the Neohumanist College of Asheville campus, it will also serve as the headquarters for Prout Alliance. Join us today!