Introduction

Haymes, Maria Vidal de; Joseph, Alfred; Haymes, Stephen Nathan; Martone, Jessica

doi:10.1080/10875549.2011.540455

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“…Over the last 20 to 30 years, uptake in neoliberal policies has contributed to many of the challenges local governments face. Ideas associated with neoliberalism revolve around laissez‐faire economics and the so‐called free market of capitalism, encouraging an increased role of the private sector and a reduction in the presence and role of government, with the belief that the free market will respond to needs and encourage economic development (Friedman, 1962; Haymes et al, 2015). In the era of neoliberalism, federal governments have shrunk the size of the public service, as well as devolving various responsibilities to the provincial level (Lobao et al, 2018).…”

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Partnerships in place: Facilitating rural local government entrepreneurialism in Newfoundland and Labrador

Barrett

Vodden

2022

Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes

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Rural local governments across Canada, including those in Newfoundland and Labrador, struggle with many of their day‐to‐day operational activities, including providing appropriate drinking water, wastewater, and garbage collection services, among other essential services, and rarely have capacity to facilitate local economic development activities. In recent times, entrepreneurialism has been noted as having potential for rural local governments, yet little research has been completed to determine its presence and relevance for municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador. In response, we examined eight case study local governments in Newfoundland and Labrador to determine if, and how, entrepreneurialism was present in municipal efforts to increase economic prosperity in their communities. Findings suggest that while rural local governments continue to face challenges due to declining support for rural development from provincial and federal governments and increased downloading of responsibilities, some communities have established ways to remain resilient through partnerships and building on place‐based assets. This exploratory study provides a basis for further in‐depth research to determine the extent and approaches to entrepreneurialism in local government in rural Newfoundland and Labrador.

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