Youth migration, attraction and CED partnerships: A case study of the Arborg Bifrost Community Development Corporation

TitleYouth migration, attraction and CED partnerships: A case study of the Arborg Bifrost Community Development Corporation
Publication TypeThesis
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsFrigo MD
AdvisorWright I
Academic DepartmentCity Planning
DegreeMaster of City Planning M.C.P.
Number of Pages169
UniversityUniversity of Manitoba (Canada)
CityWinnipeg, MB
Abstract

This practicum explores the connection between community-based youth partnerships, youth migration and youth attraction. The practicum explores the challenges created by rural youth migration for rural Manitoba communities. These challenges include reduced economic activity (and competitiveness) and a decline in the social and cultural life of many communities. The practicum particularly explores the role that Community Development Corporations (CDCs) play in addressing youth migration. CDCs undertake a local approach to addressing community challenges and opportunities. This practicum also explores how CDCs use Community Economic Development (CED) principles to help address the issues raised by youth migration--and to develop effective youth attraction strategies. The Arborg Bifrost Community Development Corporation (ABCDC) is the main case study for this exploration. The ABCDC is studied for the ways in which it engages young people in community initiatives. The partnerships formed between the ABCDC and their youth are also examined. The practicum assumes that the best way to develop effective youth attraction strategies is by forming stronger partnerships with young people--both those in their communities, and former residents. The practicum concludes by providing recommendations on how the ABCDC can improve communication, community engagement and youth participation in community decision making. Recommendations focus on how the ABCDC and other CDCs can strengthen existing youth partnerships and engage young people in developing innovative youth attraction strategies and programs. Stronger youth partnerships will enable the ABCDC to empower young people while also allowing them to design effective strategies to deal with youth migration.

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