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Being Continued: Social Economy Research in Canada (Webinar recording)

The research on the social economy undertaken between 2005 and 2012 by the Canadian Social Economy Research Partnerships, the national hub and the six regional research nodes continues.  This webinar shares the latest research activities relevant to CED policy and practice from several current research programs.  It also deepens the connections between practitioners and researchers in the CED and social economy fields:  participants hear who is doing what, what research outputs are available and what is expected, and how to get involved.

BACKGROUND

The national social economy research program provided an unprecedented level of resources and pan-Canadian experimentation within a collaborative model of engagement, knowledge creation, sectoral (self) definition and policy development through research. The social economy research funding ended in 2012, but the work continues.

This webinar updates Network members and supporters about ongoing CED and social economy research. Presenters introduce their research partnership / organization and then take questions. Their comments cover who is involved in the research partnership, what questions are being asked, what outputs are available/expected, and how interested practitioners can get involved. 

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


This webinar was made possible by the participation and contributions of the following research centres and organizations:

An Integrated Community Development Strategy for the 21st Century

January 24, 2013
1:00 - 2:00pm ET (12-1pm CT)

An Integrated Community Development Strategy for the 21st Century will be the topic of the next Wealth Creation and Rural Livelihoods webinar.  

Presenters are 

  • David Sloan Wilson, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Biology and Anthropology at Binghamton University, is renowned for his work examining the applications of evolutionary theory, including through The Neighbourhood Project: Using Evolution to Improve My City, One Block At A Time
  • David Currie, Executive Director of the Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition 

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Social Impact Bonds: Beyond the Hype (Webinar recording)

Community agencies are facing funding reductions. Governments are looking to cut spending. Can social impact bonds help? If you’ve heard of social impact bonds and want to know what they are and their potential application to fund innovative community services, this webinar is for you.

BACKGROUND

Social Impact Bonds (SiBs) have been attracting significant attention as an alternative way of financing innovative programs that can solve complex social issues and reduce government costs. Focused on outcomes, SiBs bring together private investors, service delivery organizations and an intermediary to shift the risk away from government, which pays only for successful outcomes.
SiB pilots are underway in the UK, the US, have been announced in Australia and several US states and are being explored by our federal government. This session explains what social impact bonds are, in what circumstances they could be used, and considers the limits and concerns about their potential application.

PRESENTERS

Margie Mendell
Concordia University
Dr. Mendell is Professor and Vice-Principal of the School of Community and Public Affairs at Concordia University. Her current areas of research and teaching include the social economy, alternative investment strategies, comparative community economic development, and economic democracy.
Christian Novak
FMA –
Frontier Markets Advisors
Christian has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, including more than 10 years of experience in impact investments and sustainable development projects. He has authored several papers and has been an active speaker on impact investing.

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