The most relevant, resilient, equitable and effective strategies for communities to benefit and thrive draw on Community Economic Development approaches that:
- Are place-based, strengthening local ownership and control
- Are democratic, community-driven, community-led, and asset-based
- Engage and build the capacity of community members, primarily the who are most affected by decisions, to be agents of their own future
- Protect and restore ecosystems and ecological health
These strategies are constantly evolving, adapting to new realities, and improving based on experiments and continual learning.
Mission
CCEDNet connects people and ideas to build local economies that strengthen communities and benefit everyone.
Vision
Sustainable, equitable, and inclusive communities directing their own futures.
Values
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Dignity, Self-Determination, Solidarity, Local Control
CCEDNet Milestones
Since 1999, CCEDNet has been working with communities to create and strengthen sustainable, locally-controlled economies for all.
2021
2019
2016
2010
2005
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2003
2001
Our Network
The Canadian CED Network is made up of members throughout Canada, including organizations, networks, and individuals, who use participatory, democratic, innovative, and entrepreneurial strategies that challenge the status quo and build alternatives.
Our Initiatives
CCEDNet is a convener, connector, facilitator, advocate, and partner. Through our initiatives, we seek to increase public demand and political action for policies and programs that support Community Economic Development. We also provide communities the resources and relationships they need to build more sustainable, equitable and inclusive locally-controlled economies.
What’s New
Announcement
For over two decades, the International Centre for Co-operative Management (Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University) has been at the forefront of offering online, part-time advanced professional business programs that meet the needs of co-operative…
Blog Post, CCEDNet
We are deeply saddened by the ongoing loss of life and human suffering unfolding across the world. From the genocide of Palestinians, to acts of war in Iran, to the…
Announcement, CCEDNet
All members are invited to take part in CCEDNet’s Annual General Meeting (AGM!) Please register below. June 25, 202610am Pacific, 11am Mountain, 12pm Central, 1pm Eastern, 2pm Atlantic, 2:30pm Newfoundland…