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The economic system in Britain, in its current guise, has a number of fundamental structural flaws that undermine economic strength and societal well-being. The predominance of private property ownership has…
In social services, intuition does not always produce results and long-funded programs do not always achieve what we hope. As we realize the complexity of changing people’s lives, evidence has…
Many non-profits across Canada are looking to social enterprise as a way to support their social and financial mission. A major challenge posed for social enterprise is matching market demand…
This book discusses how small communities can survive and flourish. It celebrates and critiques the dynamics of innovation, governance, and culture in place. Case studies from both sides of the North…
The ‘Powerful Communities, Strong Economies’ report provides a framework that local authorities can use to commission for economic resilience and community organisations can use to evidence their local economic impact….
You’re an entrepreneur with a great idea. But your business needs money. So, do you max out your credit cards, borrow from friends and family, and do everything yourself? Or…
This handbook is the second in a series that aims to spur local investment in all 50 states. The goal is to provide readers with case studies and information relevant…
The purpose of this white paper is to present the current state of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the social finance sector in New York City, as well as…
This report provides a deep dive into the impact of Our Region, Your Investment, providing impact insights for Enterprise Community Investment’s investors. It steps into the lives of residents at Clarendon…
Social enterprises are long-standing agents of inclusive growth and democratisation of the economic and social spheres, and they have proved resilient to economic adversity all the while addressing socio-economic challenges in…
The Local Economic Development Lab (LEDlab) Field Book was born from the regular incoming requests for information we receive about our program model. This field book is intended for universities,…
The major international networks of Social and Solidarity Economy and Finance (SSEF) commit to an Inclusive, Resilient, Low Carbon and Sustainable Local Economic Development (LED). Meeting in Praia, Cabo Verde,…
