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Community Currencies as means of Local Economic Empowerment

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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territorial competitiveness and the Role of Decentralized Autonomous Governments

Available in English

The purpose of this document is to define the requirements of a territorial competitiveness strategy for Ecuador, which requires a territorial approach. The paper presents an operational proposal for...

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Posted by Local2030

Case studies and best practices

Gender-Aware Value Chain Development

Available in English

The paper raise awareness for the importance of developing gender-centered policies in agriculture, especially in the framework of value chains.

Developed by UN Women

Posted by Local2030

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