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.
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Mission
CCEDNet connects people and ideas for action to build local economies that strengthen communities and benefit everyone.
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Vision
Sustainable, equitable, and inclusive communities directing their own futures.
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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.
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
Blog Post, Social Finance, Sustainable Finance, Sustainable Finance Forum
The Sustainable Finance Forum at the Shaw Centre was a two-day event on November 1-2, 2023, and included 18 sessions, over 100 speakers including leaders in social finance and sustainable…
Blog Post
Recently, Violeta Manoukian, Founder and CEO of Collaboration Works International in Nova Scotia, sat down for an interview with Robert Cervelli, Senior Advisor and Co-Founder of the Centre for Local…
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