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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,…
Shared Measurement: The Why is Clear, The How Continues to Develop is a paper written by evaluation expert Mark Cabaj, that offers five practical shared measurement challenges that, if not handled well,…
This webinar explores: Watch and listen to a recording of the webinar. Duration: 1.5 hours. This webinar presents the findings of two new reports and a renowned health program that addresses…
Do well by doing good! Social enterprise and social entrepreneurship is a field that is just heating up. It is a business idea that has been fringe for a number…
The international co-operative movement has prioritized supportive legal frameworks as a key constituent of co-op growth (ICA, 2013), but there is not a robust literature on policy support for co-operatives….
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….