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The use of public procurement to achieve social outcomes is widespread, but detailed information about how it operates is often sketchy and difficult to find. This article is essentially a…
When the social economy was introduced to the Canadian policy agenda in 2004, it aroused great interest among community-based stakeholders and policy makers. It also raised many questions of definition,…
This guide provides background on the social economy, identifies research issues whose examination would support the development of policies and programs, provides suggestions for how this research might be conducted,…
“Few people in this country know as much about community building as Jim Diers. The case studies and ideas in this book are extremely powerful evidence that real communities are…
What 10 Canadian Initiatives Can Teach Us About Building Creative, Inclusive, & Sustainable Communities This is the third book to result from a research project on community economic development carried…
Community economic development is increasingly a strategy in the fight against poverty that is complementary to more traditional approaches, such as employment training, guaranteed income, and social assistance targeted at…
This is one of 2 papers prepared for the Canadian CED Network which take a closer look at the policy frameworks to support CED and the Social Economy which exist…
Although not exhaustive, this literature review provides a picture of current international discourse on the public policy significance of the Social Economy (SE). Key findings suggest that the SE is…
The second paper builds on this literature review by focusing on the public policy instruments used to support the Social Economy in different jurisdictions. Specific policy instruments are identified that…
Communities in both the US and the UK have tried to come to grips with the problem of local economic development growth; at times the solutions have been surprisingly similar,…
Today, the emphasis in social work is on community renewal trough shared reponsibility. In Community Building, you will discover the latest proven programs for working with community members toward goals…
Three Key Steps to Public Policy Advocacy Creating a supportive policy environment is an essential, and often daunting task for many non-profit organizations. The Canadian CED Network has created a…
