BALTA SERC 1 WorkPlan – 2008-2009

Abstract

This is the annual research program plan of Social Economy Research Cluster (SERC) 1 of the BC-Alberta Social Economy Research Alliance (BALTA). SERC 1's mandate includes both housing and human/social services. The research priorities reflect a balance of both issues as well as several cross-cutting issues. The agreed research priorities are: 1. The role of community based organizations in the provision of affordable housing; 2. The role of co-operatives in providing social care (e.g. elder care); 3. The role of faith based organizations in the social economy; and 4. Non-profit sector capital markets.