See also:

• Science: Social Sciences: Urban and Regional Planning: Community and Economic Development  (52)
• Society: Politics: Globalization  (90)

Alliance for Regional Stewardship - - A civic community national network of regional leaders addressing the long-term well-being of their regions in new economy, livable community, social inclusion and governance.

Business Alliance for Local Living Economies - - Creates, strengthens and connects local business networks dedicated to building strong local living economies. Resources and calendar of events.

Comparative Democratization Project - Economic Development - - Internet resources on economic development and democratization around the world.

Economic Justice & Fairness - - An article arguing for an "regulated free market" policy that avoids extremism and promotes equality and opportunity.

Federal Community Development Programs - - Brief description of several community development programs run by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Handloom and the Crisis of Unemployment - - Workers in handlom and cottage art industries are becoming unemployed due to the lack of demand for these products. A serious issue for underdeveloped nations.

Humanity Development Library - - Practical information from hundreds of publications designed to help reduce poverty, increase human potential, and foster economic development.

Information and Communication Technologies and Small Enterprise in Development - - Online handbooks -- for support agency staff, advisers, consultants, researchers and entrepreneurs -- explaining the role of information and communication technologies in small enterprises in developing countries.

Information for Development Program - - A global grant program managed by the World Bank to promote innovative projects on the use of information and communication technologies for economic and social development, with a special emphasis on the needs of the poor in developing countries.

Rapid Response - Knowledge Services for Developing Countries - - The World Bank Group's Rapid Response Unit provides knowledge services focusing on investment climate and privatization in developing countries.

Remote Economic Development Over the Web - - Develops pathways to economic development using SQL Server database technology over the internet, using plain English and Photoshop tools.