Government
The Peace Laboratory
After Colombia's civil war, the government reinstituted state authority in remote jungle regions by working with community leaders to satisfy local needs.
Tag: Community Development
Economic Development
A New Blueprint for Financing Community Development
The traditional model of community development finance is limited by market conservatism and a focus on scale, rather than local control. We need a new paradigm that prioritizes impact over scale, emphasizes flexible and creative financing strategies, and empowers community voice. | Open access to this article is made possible by The Center for Community Investment, a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
Philanthropy & Funding
Ownership and Equity
SSIR’s new issue delves into ownership in both the straightforward and metaphorical senses and how the idea grounds a community and provides a source of systemic change.
Civic Engagement
Revitalize Parks to Strengthen Democracy
The Trust for Public Land developed a framework to build community power through the creation and stewardship of green spaces. Our work demonstrates the power of parks to enrich democracy. | Open access to this article is made possible by The Trust for Public Land.