Theory of Change
Outcompete the Unsustainable Market
Community-based business models offer an avenue for sustainable development. By empowering local communities to take ownership of their economic destinies, innovative models can foster resilience and inclusivity and actually be competitive.
Finally, identifying and synergizing social and economic leverage points can amplify the impact of interventions. By strategically targeting areas of influence within complex systems, such as education, governance, and technology, initiatives can catalyze cascading effects that drive positive change at scale.
By embracing these innovative approaches and harnessing the collective power of communities, businesses, and institutions, we can navigate the poly-crisis of our time and build a more just, sustainable, and resilient world for future generations.
Initiatives like cooperatives, social enterprises, and community land trusts prioritize collective well-being over profit maximization, fostering equitable growth and shared prosperity. Those approaches still require more foundational adjustment to local institutional arrangement and strategic considerations.