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.

Creates, strengthens and connects local business networks dedicated to building strong local living economies. Resources and calendar of events.

Internet resources on economic development and democratization around the world.

An article arguing for an "regulated free market" policy that avoids extremism and promotes equality and opportunity.

Brief description of several community development programs run by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

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.

Practical information from hundreds of publications designed to help reduce poverty, increase human potential, and foster economic 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.

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.

The World Bank Group's Rapid Response Unit provides knowledge services focusing on investment climate and privatization in developing countries.

Develops pathways to economic development using SQL Server database technology over the internet, using plain English and Photoshop tools.