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Five ways people are building a new economy

19 September 2015 Leave a Comment

"Grassroots projects are springing up across the UK to empower local people and build communities.... "A new economy is coming into play. No longer wielded as a weapon to legitimise austerity, this is an economy where the community and the environment, not the corporate shareholder, benefits. "Beneath its ruthless, business-as-usual veneer, Britain hosts a colourful array of grassroots enterprises. Some of these are sparked into action by artists or dynamic working groups, many are … Continue reading

Voices and Reflections of the Community Resilience and New Economy Movement

9 February 2015 Leave a Comment

"A movement is emerging in many places, under many guises: New Economy (or Economies), Regenerative Economy, Solidarity Economy, Next Economy, Caring Economy, Sharing Economy, Thriving Resilience, Community Resilience, Community Economics, Oppositional Economy, High Road Economy, and other names. It’s a movement to replace the default economy of excess, control, and exploitation with a new economy based on respecting biophysical constraints, preferring decentralization, and supporting … Continue reading

The New Economy Comes of Age: 7 Steps Toward Shared Prosperity by Fran Korten

16 December 2014 Leave a Comment

Democratic ownership, localised food production, and a shift to renewables are key principles in this growing movement to re-envision our economy. "A diverse set of communities is coming together in a shared recognition that our economic structures are the root cause of many different crises...... The ideas are not new. Some are ancient. Many have been advocated for years in places deeply affected by poverty, pollution, and racism. What's changed is that so many communities are coming together … Continue reading

An economic system that supports people and planet is still possible

6 December 2014 Leave a Comment

"No new vision arose from the ashes after the financial crisis exposed the failings of today’s economic system, but while the task is daunting it’s still within reach...... The question then, is what exactly are we standing for? How do we work together to turn today’s progressive noise into a compelling new story about the economic system we need?" ~ Stewart Wallis Read the full article on a new narrative for the economy in The Guardian.... Photograph: Dedy Zulkifli/EPA: It’s not too late for … Continue reading

Five ways people are building a new economy

Voices and Reflections of the Community Resilience and New Economy Movement

The New Economy Comes of Age: 7 Steps Toward Shared Prosperity by Fran Korten

An economic system that supports people and planet is still possible

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