International cooperation in small cities and towns : new directions and innovative local practices in British Columbia; final technical report (September 8, 2014 - August 31, 2016)

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...