Inclusive Development Program

Building Equitable Futures for All

We aim to ensure the benefits of economic and social progress are shared by everyone—especially women, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and other equity‑deserving communities. Through inclusive workforce development, entrepreneurship, accessible design, and accountable governance, we co‑create sustainable, just economies.

Key Areas of Focus

Building Social & Economic Capital

Workforce Development: Skills training and job pathways for Indigenous, Black, and equity‑deserving communities.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Business supports that expand opportunity and asset ownership.
Responsible Business: Engage private sector to advance human rights and gender equality across supply chains.

Disability‑Inclusive Development

Inclusive Design: Accessible products, services, and digital experiences for diverse needs and abilities.
Evidence‑Based Policy: Methods and data that represent lived experiences to guide strategy and policy.

Advocacy for Social & Human Rights Inclusion

Legal Reform: Eliminate discriminatory laws that block equitable access to resources.
Good Governance: Strengthen public services and accountability via independent media, think tanks, and community groups.
Human Rights Defenders: Reduce barriers to participation and protect at‑risk advocates.

Approaches & Frameworks

Three‑Pillar Framework
Adapted from leading cities (e.g., Toronto):

Workforce development
Inclusive entrepreneurship
Monitoring equity impacts

Post‑Growth Agenda
Reallocate resources and responsibilities to prioritize relational inclusion and systemic economic transformation beyond growth‑only metrics.

Collaboration
Diverse partners—governments, private sector, NGOs, academia, and community groups—co‑design solutions and share accountability.

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How You Can Engage

Co‑create training and inclusive employment pipelines.

Support women‑ and disability‑led enterprises.
Advance accessible product & service design.
Fund legal reform and civic accountability initiatives.

Post‑Growth Agenda
Reallocate resources and responsibilities to prioritize relational inclusion and systemic economic transformation beyond growth‑only metrics.