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The Collective Action Toolkit (CAT) is a package of resources and activities that enable groups of people anywhere to organize, build trust, and collaboratively create solutions for problems impacting their…
From the time of the first giant corporations in the 19th century, there has been popular resistance to corporate power: by workers through labor unions, by small producers through campaigns…
Having made major gains in practice and having built local capacities through innovation, Community Economic Development practice now stands at a crossroads. In Building for Social Change, Eric Shragge, Michael…
The monograph explores some of the factors that have made CED successful in some parts of the region and how government was able to contribute to that success. The report…
The people-centred economy is a vital part of multi-sectoral strategies to improve local conditions. When those conditions are examined through a territorial or local lens, many communities use Community Economic…
Canada’s economy is pluralistic, made up of three distinct sectors: private; state; and the social economy. Actors in the social economy (cooperatives, non profit societies, civil society associations, credit unions…
The Centre for Popular Economics supports and stands with the Occupy movement. They have produced this resource for activists who are fighting for an economy for the 99% – one…
In his new book, CCEDNet founding member Mike Lewis, of the Canadian Centre for Community Renewal, builds on 35 years of leadership in community economic development, the social economy and…
There is growing awareness in Canada of the importance of “place” in poverty reduction. Research shows that place matters in the quality of life for all citizens and the prosperity…
The gap between the rich and the poor in Canada has widened dramatically over the last two decades and the depth and duration of poverty has increased. Children, women, lone…
Community-led development is a unique approach to tackling local problems and building on local strengths. It is guided by several core principles. The voice and views of citizens lie at…
