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Local Futures is dedicated to the revitalization of cultural and biological diversity, and the strengthening of local communities and economies worldwide. Our emphasis is on education for action: moving beyond single issues to look at the more fundamental influences that shape our lives.
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A Targeted Approach to Worker Co-op Development: Lessons from Mondragon and Northern Italy
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A Worker Cooperative Education Program
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