Community Economic Development (CED) is an essential tool for combating poverty and promoting more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable societies. It is an approach that places communities at the center of solutions, fostering the active participation of their members, empowering vulnerable groups, and creating economic opportunities that transcend generations. In a world where more than 700 million people still live in extreme poverty, the need to promote local and global strategies is more urgent than ever.
Rotary has a number of Rotary Action Groups that support various causes, but to those of us working within RAGCED, after Rotary has delivered clean potable water and supported programs in health, the economy is the next step, as people need a job to feel worthwhile and to contribute to society.
CED and the United Nations 2030 Agenda
One of the most influential international frameworks in this area is the United Nations 2030 Agenda. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number 1, "No Poverty," reminds us that eradicating poverty in all its forms is not only a moral imperative but also the foundation for building stable and peaceful societies.
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