REBONDS: Action research on new approaches to local economic development - La 27e Région

ABSTRACT

This document is an interim summary of the "Rebonds" action-research program (2023-2025), which aims to rethink local economic development policies by integrating the challenges of ecological transition and social justice. The program is based on the observation that the current environmental, social and economic crises are calling into question models based on infinite growth. This research-action program is based on partnerships between local authorities, associations and researchers, with the aim of deploying more sustainable economic policies.

Keywords: Community wealth building, local authorities, local economic development, circular economy, wellbeing economy, social, territories, theory of change, donut theory, ecological transition, wellbeing economy.

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