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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Local Development plays an important role in the development of local economies, enhancing jobs and livelihoods creation as well as in the provision of basic services to the population, all having a s...
Developed by United Nations Development Programme (UN...
Posted by Mylène Lavoie
Guidance and systemization of experiences
Available in English
This publication provides the conceptual framework, policy elements and operational means and references to support field practitioners in planning and implementing post-conflict employment promotion...
Developed by International Labour Organization (ILO)
Posted by Local2030
Guidance and systemization of experiences