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Bank of I.D.E.A.S. - 'Community & Economic Development Matters' Newsletter - January 2012

Greetings

2012 will be a year where the Bank of I.D.E.A.S. will commit resources and time to the development of practical strategies and tools for implementing Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) projects. ABCD is a simple concept -
. discovering and mapping local assets - a systematic process of identifying and detailing resources and strengths in the community;
. connecting these assets to work together; and
. creating opportunities for these assets to be productive and powerful together.

However, translating the simplicity of the concept into practical strategies tends to challenge many community development practitioners. The Bank of I.D.E.A.S. in partnership with a range of organisations is about to launch several community initiatives around the following objectives -
. map the human, organisational, cultural, physical, institutional and networking assets and capacities;
. discover what residents care and are most passion about;
. link these assets and passions to enhance local community involvement, connection, social capital, resource sharing, volunteerism and networking;
. identify opportunities and initiatives for the connected assets and passions to create positive community outcomes; and
. promote greater awareness of community experiences and groups, and opportunities for involvement.

The projects will be based on best international best practice and develop a range of new hard copy and software tools. If interested in exploring options for joining the consortium involved in the projects, contact Peter Kenyon at pk@bankofideas.com.au or contact him on 0417183719.

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