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Community economic development

Applications and limitations in Hong Kong

Raymond K.H. Chan

Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong; r.chan{at}cityu.edu.hk

English

Community economic development has attracted increasing attention in Hong Kong as a strategy for tackling economic problems. This article analyzes its applications and limitations in Hong Kong. Such initiatives are thriving though the income generated is small. Appropriate business strategies, capacity building, and strong community links are crucial for its success.

French

L'économie sociale est une avenue de plus en plus considérée à Hong Kong pour relever les défis des problèmes économiques. Cette recherche analyse les applications et les limites de cette stratégie à Hong Kong. Les initiatives qui en découlent foisonnent même si les revenus produits sont restreints. Des stratégies commerciales appropriées, le renforcement des capacités et de solides liens communautaires sont des facteurs clés de succès.

Spanish

En el Hong Kong hay cada vez más interés por el desarrollo económico comunitario como estrategia para bregar con problemas económicos. Se analizan la aplicabilidad y las limitaciones de esta estrategia. Este tipo de iniciativas está floreciendo, aunque los ingresos que se generan son peque·os. Para el éxito de estas iniciativas es esencial que haya estrategias de negocios adecuadas, capacitación, y conexiones fuertes en la comunidad.

Key Words: community development • Hong Kong • self-help • social capital

International Social Work, Vol. 49, No. 4, 483-493 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0020872806065326
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