Making Waves magazine, Spring 2008

[Discussion list for COMM-ORG]

From: Don McNair <mcnair at cedworks.com>


The contents of the Spring 2008 edition of Making Waves speak to how, 
especially in this era of Peak Oil and climate change, communities must 
transcend silos of identity, ideology, and precinct to improve their 
quality of life.

Find a summary of the contents below. To view sample content in PDF, 
request a trial copy, or subscribe, go to www.cedworks.com/waves.html.

Apologies for cross-postings

CONTENTS

To Life!
In Japan, a network of health co-operatives offer health services to the 
sick as well as venues for health promotion, disease prevention, and 
simple neighbourliness. It is a community-led approach to primary health 
care.

CCEDnet's Place Based Poverty Reduction Initiative
The Canadian CED Network and four community partners have explored 
several ways to combine quantitative with qualitative measures in the 
evaluation of CED initiatives.

School of CED Celebrates "Silver" ...
Now into its 26th year, the School of Community Economic Development at 
Southern New Hampshire University has grown into the "tip of the 
university's spear," with an international reputation for excellence.

A Blueprint for Transformation
In New Brunswick, a comprehensive process of consultation has culminated 
in a report that captures the needs and frustrations of community 
nonprofit organizations, and their determination to become full partners 
of the public sector.

A Powerful Idea
Despite a very small population, no experience in renewable energy, and 
little even in economic development, Hupacasath First Nation has become 
a player (and majority owner) in the decentralization of the power grid.

Don McNair
Making Waves: Canada's CED Magazine
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