Achieving Self-Funding Local Sovereignty as Global Food Systems Collapse “The solution to the current food crisis is small and local, including growing food locally. But how to fund local food co-ops without pricey loans from big banks? … “This article is a sequel to one discussing home gardens and community food co-ops as local counter-measures …
A new report published by Partners for Dignity & Rights titled From the Ground Up: Community Centered Policies to Scale Equitable Development calls for a shift from the current model of speculative capital development toward community-driven development. Their roadmap to achieve this goal centers on three main strategies, one of which is public banks. “A public bank that …
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This insightful, relevant recent interview features Matt Robson, Former New Zealand Cabinet Minister, and is hosted by Robert Barwick, Research Director of the Australian Citizens Party. [Watch the video]
In another step forward, the City of Los Angeles posted a Request for Proposal (FRP) last week, June 13, seeking public banking experts to help compile the reports needed to form a municipal public bank. Proposal deadline is Sept 9, 2022 at 5:00pm PT. Here is the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP) ID 202431. The City …
Municipal Services Project is organizing an in-person one-day conference to be held at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada on Friday, October 14, 2022. Public banks are experiencing a resurgence of interest around the world. The purpose of this conference is to stimulate critical debate about the future of public banks in Canada, with a focus …
The Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank hosted an emergency Town Hall last Thursday, June 16 with PBI Chair Ellen Brown; Dr. Nomi Prins, Ph.D., renowned author, journalist, and speaker; and Cornell University Professor of Law and Finance Dr. Robert Hockett. Watch the video of their dynamic exchange. Against the backdrop of skyrocketing inflation and …
Now available: companion “how to” guides for those new to giving presentations or tabling events. As the benefits of public banking become more widely known, more potential allies are seeking answers. We’ve created several useful new tools that can help you quickly communicate key concepts. If you are new to making presentations or tabling events, or would like …
The Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank hosts an emergency Town Hall this Thursday, June 16, via Zoom at 8pm ET / 5pm PT with PBI Chair Ellen Brown; Dr. Nomi Prins, PhD, renowned author, journalist, and speaker; and Cornell University Professor of Law and Finance Dr. Robert Hockett. Against the backdrop of skyrocketing inflation and looming economic recession, …
The Philadelphia Public Financial Authority (PPFA) is seeking applicants for its founding Board of Directors. The application can be found here and is due by June 14, 2022. Board applicants do not need to be residents of Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia City Council will receive these applications, screen candidates, and present recommendations to the Mayor. The Mayor is expected to …
The Food Shortage Solution in Your Own Backyard — ScheerPost “While the global food systems we depend on come under increasing strain, there’s a solution to the growing crisis that most Americans can find in their own backyards–or front lawns.” Russian families have shown the way. Ellen quotes Dr. Leon Sharashkin, a Russian translator and editor with …
Ellen Brown’s latest article examines a simple local solution to the impending food crisis Read More
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