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D-community-shareholding Dictionary

Community share scheme

An arrangement in which the community owns a share of the venture and receives part of its profit

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Plain meaning
An arrangement in which the community owns a share of the venture and receives part of its profit
How to use it
Consider it once the venture is stable; agree in writing, with expert help, what the community contributes and receives.
South African benchmark
South African land reform and sugar out-grower models include community and worker ownership structures (Article 115).
Country notes
Community trusts and co-operative stakes are used across the region; have the agreement drafted by a qualified person.
Go and read
C11 Lesson 11.6
Calculate it
No calculator; record it in the Capstone community plan.
Library sources
LIB-A115, LIB-A146
See also
Cooperative, Social licence to operate
A processing venture at the centre with the surrounding community linked by jobs, training, supply and shared benefitThe venture at the centre, the community around itPLANTVentureHomestead skillsLocal jobsOutgrower supplyTrainingLocal purchasesCommunity share
From Module 11, People, Community and Labour, where this term is introduced.

Introduced in C11 People, Community and Labour.