1. FCM International Partnership Beaumont – Koh Thom Local Economic Development Plan

2. Local Economic Development Plan www.beaumont.ab.ca - Kohthom - LED Strategic Planning – Overview – Vision – Mission – Values – Key Focus Areas Strategic Outcomes Measurable Projects -Next Steps -Questions & Answers Overview

3. www.beaumont.ab.ca - Kohthom - LED Strategic Planning – Overview – Vision – Mission – Values – Key Focus Areas Strategic Outcomes Measurable Projects -Next Steps -Questions & Answers Overview Local Economic Development Plan

4. Capacity Building / Knowledge Sharing Workshop August 2011: 1 st Mission: Beaumont – Kohthom

5. Draft of Local Economic Development (LED) Strategic Plan – Key Focus Areas Agricultural Productivity Business Information Exchange Business / Agricultural Financing – Approved: Working Group – Approved: Steering Committee August 2011: 1 st Mission: Beaumont – Kohthom September 2011

6. www.beaumont.ab.ca Vision Mission Values Key Focus Areas – Strategic Outcomes – Measurable – Projects LED Strategic Planning - Overview Local Economic Development Plan

7. www.beaumont.ab.ca Vision: Preferred / Ultimate Future Our LED Vision for the Future A vibrant district that has good living standards, and is known for excellence in business agriculture. Kohthom - LED Strategic Planning - Overview Local Economic Development Plan

8. www.beaumont.ab.ca Mission: Overall Purpose of Organization Our LED Mission To provide human resources / technical assistance that will support capacity building, mentoring and information sharing opportunities on local economic development (LED) initiatives. Kohthom - LED Strategic Planning - Overview Local Economic Development Plan

9. www.beaumont.ab.ca Values: Guiding Principles Identified Values: – Being Open: transparent, loyal and honest in our activities – Good Governance: always act legally in the best interests of the entire community – Respect: colleagues, the community and all those serving the community mutually respect each Kohthom - LED Strategic Planning - Overview Local Economic Development Plan

10. www.beaumont.ab.ca Key Focus Areas: Priority Areas of Importance 3 Areas Identified: – Agricultural Productivity – Business Information Exchange – Businesses / Agricultural Financing Kohthom - LED Strategic Planning - Overview Local Economic Development Plan

11. www.beaumont.ab.ca Key Focus Areas: Priority Areas of Importance 3 Areas Identified: – Agricultural Productivity – Business Information Exchange – Businesses / Agricultural Financing Kohthom - LED Strategic Planning - Overview Local Economic Development Plan

12. www.beaumont.ab.ca First Key Focus Area: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY Strategic Outcome: The District of Kohthom agricultural community has access to capacity building and information sharing opportunities. Performance Measures: Number of best practices / techniques identified Selection of champion farmers Net benefit: before and after implementation Number of outreach / educational opportunities Projects Hire an individual that has knowledge and expertise in rice crop management (possibly focus on dry season rice) – Research and identify best practices in rice crop management – Identify rice champion farmers to take part in the project – Education – Explore the value of agricultural cooperatives Key Focus Area Local Economic Development Plan

13. www.beaumont.ab.ca Key Focus Areas: Priority Areas of Importance 3 Areas Identified: – Agricultural Productivity – Business Information Exchange – Businesses / Agricultural Financing Kohthom - LED Strategic Planning - Overview Local Economic Development Plan

14. www.beaumont.ab.ca Second Key Focus Area: BUSINESS INFORMATION EXCHANGE Strategic Outcome: Kohthom District businesses are known for actively sharing common challenges and opportunities. They identify ways of helping each other improve their capacity and provide new ideas. Government representatives understand the value of actively participating in these events. Performance Measures: – Number of events scheduled – Number of participants – Number of participants that identify the sessions as being a good investment of time – Next steps to be undertaken in coming years identified Projects – Have resources to coordinate business sharing events (2012) – Identify entrepreneur interest – Organize three business sharing / business education events in 2012 – Communicate information – Identify other business best practices Key Focus Area Local Economic Development Plan

15. www.beaumont.ab.ca Key Focus Areas: Priority Areas of Importance 3 Areas Identified: – Agricultural Productivity – Business Information Exchange – Businesses / Agricultural Financing Kohthom - LED Strategic Planning - Overview Local Economic Development Plan

16. www.beaumont.ab.ca Third Key Focus Area: BUSINESS / AGRICULTURAL FINANCING Strategic Outcome: That businesses and agricultural operations have access to affordable capital and financing that will provide them better opportunities to start up, operate and expand, with possible value added opportunities. Performance Measures: – Research includes items indicated – Complete research has been finalized by December 31, 2012 – Next steps identified Projects – Research capital financing options (2012) Current Cambodian examples Comparison with other neighbouring countries Research comparisons in other developing countries Determine options Analysis on possible next steps Key Focus Area Local Economic Development Plan

17. www.beaumont.ab.ca - Kohthom - LED Strategic Planning – Overview – Vision – Mission – Values – Key Focus Areas Strategic Outcomes Measurable Projects -Next Steps -Questions & Answers Overview Local Economic Development Plan

18. January – February 2013 – 2 nd Mission: Beaumont - Kohthom Objectives: Remind stakeholders objectives Demonstration Project / LED Strategic Plan Priorities Status meeting with Steering Committee Identify opportunities: environmental and gender considerations Develop relationships Access needs and opportunities; Provide assistance, support, training and capacity building 3 key focus areas of LED Strategic Plan;

19. Next Steps General Objectives: (2011-2012) Determine next steps / timelines in 3 key focus areas Agricultural Productivity Business Information Exchange Business / Agricultural Financing Review LED Plan

20. Next Steps Town of Beaumont: Small budget to support community meetings Small budget to hire local consultants for research, advise, etc Provision for interpretation during missions and translation Determine possible next mission date Ensure progress is being made in key focus areas

21. Thank You / aw kohn

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