Introduction

This course introduces an approach to local economic and community development that focuses on the creation of a "parallel economy" in communities impacted by the extractive industry - an economy that may be inspired and sustained by the increased population and economic output of the mine but that is entrepreneurial in nature and focused on strengthening local capacity for wealth creation.

Enterprise Facilitation® is a community development methodology whose aim is to assist local, self motivated entrepreneurs to transform their own ideas into viable enterprises. The approach, used in community development for the past 25 years, has come to the attention of mining companies for its ability to engender not only sustainable development in communities but also a local "can do" attitude that promotes community pride and long-lasting gratitude for the providers of the Enterprise Facilitation® service. 

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the enterprise facilitation methodology and the infrastructure required for successful facilitation.
2. Identify the personal characteristics, job description and selection criteria for an effective facilitator.

Duration: 5 Hours

Category: Environment

Level: Advanced