Abstract:
The goal of this research study is to advance knowledge in international cooperation by exploring the
experiences of civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and related
stakeholder groups in British Columbia’s (BC) small cities and towns
Past research on international cooperation in Canada has focused on large urban centres, with far less
attention to small cities and towns. Yet international cooperation NGOs are actively engaged in creating
partnerships in many of these communities, including Northern sites, in a long-term and sustainable
manner. There is a need to better understand how these local organizations consider their work in a
provincial, national, and international context, particularly since the challenges facing international
development remain varied and complex...