Community Economic
Development
Community Economic Development (CED) is a community-led process
that combines social and economic development to foster the economic,
social, environmental and cultural well-being of communities.
A community can be a group of people who share
common experiences, goals, language, heritage and culture. Community
can also refer to the inhabitants of a specific geographic area,
such as a rural village, an urban neighbourhood or an entire city.![](/web/20061121042020im_/http://www.gov.mb.ca/ia/programs/neighbourhoods/images/pictures/kids.gif)
A CED approach is driven by the community, which (in the case
of geographic communities) includes local residents,
businesses, institutions and organizations. Through CED, local
economies are strengthened by local skill, employment and (for-profit
and not-for-profit) business development, all of which contribute
to community well-being.
CED is a key component of the Province of Manitobas economic
strategy and an approach central to Neighbourhoods Alive!s
efforts to support community driven neighbourhood renewal. The
basic principles of CED are outlined below. Community organizations
applying to Neighbourhoods Alive! are asked to describe how their
proposed project demonstrates a commitment to these principles
wherever possible.
- Local Employment
support long-term employment opportunities for local
residents including hiring locally, create opportunities for
greater personal and community self-sufficiency, and enable
spending of wages within the local economy.
- Local Ownership and Decision-making
promote local ownership and control of community-based
businesses, cooperatives and other resources, and encourage
grassroots involvement and democratic decision-making.
- Local Economic Linkages
purchase locally produced goods and services.
- Re-invest Profits Back into the Community
reinvest profits to expand the local economy and strengthen
community self-reliance.
- Local Knowledge and Skill Development
provide education and training opportunites that are
accessible to local residents.
- Positive Environmental Impact
promote environmental sustainability by building green,
clean and safe communities.
- Health and Well-being
promote the physical, mental and emotional health and
well-being of community members at home, in the workplace and
in the community at large.
- Neighbourhood Stability and Community
Cohesion
increase community members commitment to remain
and participate in the community.
- Human Dignity
foster relationships that build individual self-respect
and community pride.
For assistance in applying the CED principles, contact Neighbourhoods
Alive! at 204-945-3379.
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