Social Inclusion and Community Economic Development: Final Report

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Organization: 
Canadian CED Network
Author: 
Michael Toye and Rupert Downing

The Pan-Canadian Community Development Learning Network was a two and a half year project of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet) that promoted learning about and examined how integrated, community-based initiatives contribute to social inclusion.

Running from October 2003 to March 2006, the project facilitated peer learning and developed evidence-based research to strengthen integrated models of service delivery that build assets, skills, learning, social development and economic self-sufficiency opportunities relevant to local community conditions.

The final publication of the project, this document presents an overview of the research results and policy recommendations supported by the research.

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Table of Contents

Summary
1. Introduction
     The Canadian Community Economic Development Network
     The Pan-Canadian Community Development Learning Network Project (PCCDLN)
      Summary of Project Activities
2. The Need for Change
     Growing Inequality in Canada
     The Costs of Inequality and Exclusion
     A New Approach
3. Research Findings
     Literature Review on Social Inclusion and CED
     Survey
     Case Studies
4. Policy Recommendations
     i) Make Social Inclusion and the Social Economy an Overarching Federal Policy Objective
     ii) Create New Horizontal Program Supports for Comprehensive Community Development
     iii) Support Education on the New Paradigm of Integrated Social and Economic Development
     iv) Invest in Sector Strengthening
          Peer Learning and Networking
          Action Research and Evaluation
          Private Investment
          Leadership and Practitioner Development

5. Appendices
     Research Team
     Project Advisory Committee Members (as of January 2006)
     References and Other Policy Resources on Social Inclusion, CED, and Comprehensive Approaches

Year: 
2006
Format: 
Research report
Categories: 
Conceptual Frameworks & Approaches
Policy Development & Advocacy
Research & Development
Source: 
CCEDNet

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