Devon New Economy Gathering >>> Saturday 16th April

Transition Exeter are putting on an event in a few weeks' time 
- together with the New Economics Foundation:

Advance Notice

Devon New Economy Gathering
Saturday April 16th 10am - 5pm, Exeter Community Centre

What would a fairer and more sustainable economy look like?  How can we support moves to build it in Devon?  A day to share visions of alternatives, find out what's going on in Devon and connect with practical projects and campaigns involving food, energy, land management, tax justice, money and local finance and more.

Further details here and at www.transitionexeter.org.uk

Booking & enquiries - gillwestcott@gmail.com


With further details here:

Devon New Economy Gathering

Saturday April 16^th

Exeter Community Centre 10 – 5 pm

What kind of economy will promote well-being, for all, in a fair and sustainable way?

The way our economy is organized affects everyday life; food, debt, taxes, energy prices, banks, public services – choices about these involve values, and shouldn’t be left to ‘experts’.  But how can we speak in a simple and relevant way about these?  And get involved locally in building better systems?

This day is to share visions about alternatives and hear about what’s going on in Devon; to link  organisers, practitioners, campaigners and people who would like to know more, to learn from each other, collaborate where possible and strengthen initiatives that reduce inequality, create good livelihoods and well being in a way that will last.

Keynote speaker: Stewart Wallis, New Economics Foundation

‘A Just and Sustainable Economy: Routes to Change’.

Local contributors: building a better economy in Devon

Small group topics

Information and national campaigns :

            If not austerity what?  What to do about the national debt. 

            What needs to grow and what doesn’t?  Well being & better indicators.

            Tax justice; banking reform; democratically controlled money; Green New Deal

   Social enterprises – what are they and why are they different? 

   Engines of inequality and how to interrupt them

Practical and local

            How to start a social enterprise and where to get help.

            Relocalizing money and finance (local currencies; local finance institutions; Devon

Community Bank/Credit Union)

            Investing in local green energy:  Co-operation in Devon

            Fossil Free Devon - Disinvestment from fossil fuels

            Food – affordable and locally grown? Or must we choose?

           

Open Space for discussion and working groups. 

Rapper George Hardwick

Friends from other counties are also welcome!

Register interest to receive joining details at

            gillwestcott@gmail.com         01647 24789

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