CCRES Tools
Business Development
Ecosystem-based Business Development (EbBD) Approach for Coastal Communities
WHAT KIND OF TOOL IS IT?This is a process which can be delivered by a workshop. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT PARTS TO IT?The EbBD approach contains a comprehensive slide pack and supporting materials to direct users through the process for a nominated site or location. WHAT DOES IT DO?The EbBD approach uses ecosystem services and biodiversity as part of an overall sustainable development strategy to help support sustainable livelihoods and local economic development in low resource coastal communities. It steps participants through a thinking process designed to help identify enterprise-led solutions that share value along the supply chain and do not cause damage to the environment. HOW DOES IT WORK?The EbBD process facilitates the sourcing, matching and implementing of business enterprise solutions for a particular site using successful national or global examples from other sites. The process identifies:
WHEN IS IT USED?The EbBD approach is used when there is a need to increase the local capacity for knowledge and business skills to help address local economic and environmental challenges. WHO IS THE TARGET END-USER?
|  WHAT USER SKILLS ARE REQUIRED? Desired skills and background for end-users includes basic knowledge of fundamental business principles and sustainable development. IN WHAT FORMAT IS IT AVAILABLE?The CCRES EbBD process is presented in PowerPoint and PDF files. WHERE DO YOU ACCESS THE TOOL?Download the tool using the links at the bottom of this page. WHAT IS THE COST OF USING THE TOOL?The tool is available free of charge, under the user agreement and stated terms and conditions (see CCRES Tools Terms and Conditions).. IS TECHNICAL/TRAINING SUPPORT REQUIRED?No. WHERE CAN I ACCESS THE TOOL?Download the materials here: |
