Case studies and best practices
Community currencies have emerged as a tool for building more inclusive local economic development and governance. Grassroots organisations in Nairobi and Mombasa (Kenya) have been experimenting with this form of local monies. Communities in informal settlements in Kisumu have shown interest in introducing their own community currency. Challenges remain concerning the best diffusion strategy of such grassroots monetary innovations among communities and local governments. This policy brief focuses on how to involve residents, civil society, small entrepreneurs as well as local government officers and politicians so as to increase local representation and participation in this grassroots innovation.
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In order for Local Economic Development (LED) to be effective, we need to identify and consider the community’s economic strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and agree a shared strategy....
Developed by United Cities and Local Governments ASPA...
Posted by UCLG ASPAC
Tools : Capacity Strengthening
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Digital Fabrication and 3-D Printing are changing the way the world has seen manufacturing. By sharing designs and blueprints over the internet, it is possible to digitally print 3-dimentional objects...
