The Role of Cities in Poverty Reduction The

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The Role of Cities in Poverty Reduction: The Edmonton Approach

The Role of Cities in Poverty Reduction: The Edmonton Approach

Change and Cities: “Cities are the crossroads where resources and creativity intersect - the

Change and Cities: “Cities are the crossroads where resources and creativity intersect - the labs where ideas reach their tipping point and become reality. ” ~ Mayor Don Iveson

Evolve and Adapt: The Roles of the City ✓ Convenor and Catalyst ✓ Stakeholder

Evolve and Adapt: The Roles of the City ✓ Convenor and Catalyst ✓ Stakeholder and Investor ✓ Incubator and Advocate

City Led Road Map Actions ■ ■ ■ Indigenous Culture & Wellness Centre Intercultural

City Led Road Map Actions ■ ■ ■ Indigenous Culture & Wellness Centre Intercultural Workshop Pilot City Living Wage Policy Low Income Transit Pass Free Transit for Children 12 and under Suicide Prevention Implementation Plan

YEG Council Initiatives: Profile and Priority ■ Prioritized leadership for change ■ A sustainable

YEG Council Initiatives: Profile and Priority ■ Prioritized leadership for change ■ A sustainable platform for long term action ■ A model to engage diverse community leadership ■ A platform for innovation

The Benefit to the Municipality It’s already clear that the End. Poverty. Edmonton Strategy

The Benefit to the Municipality It’s already clear that the End. Poverty. Edmonton Strategy and Road Map are emerging as a touchstone for the City’s work to address many complex social issues. ✓ ✓ GBA+ FCSS funding alignment RECOVER Family Friendly Platform

Five Key Learnings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Build on your community legacy Mobilize

Five Key Learnings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Build on your community legacy Mobilize municipal expertise Leverage community investment Co-create and innovate Be bold

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing. ” ~ Arundhati Roy

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African Cities African Cities Cities in Africa areAfrican Cities African Cities Cities in Africa are
1 Measuring poverty 2 Multidimensional poverty 3 Poverty1 Measuring poverty 2 Multidimensional poverty 3 Poverty
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1 Measuring poverty 2 Multidimensional poverty 3 Poverty1 Measuring poverty 2 Multidimensional poverty 3 Poverty