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Week 2: Cosmo-local Production and Open Value Accounting

31 August - 6 September 2026

Week two shifts from macro-narratives to the mechanics of how a village economy could actually function.

Theme​

Through a mix of theory sessions and hands-on workshops, participants explore how global knowledge commons and local production capacities can sustain livelihoods, small-scale industry, and community resilience.

Key Topics​

  • Cosmo-local production - Global knowledge meets local manufacturing
  • Open Value Accounting (OVA) - Measuring and accounting for commons contributions
  • Toolkits and platforms - Digital tools for collaborative production
  • Local supply chains - Building resilient local economies

Learning Outcomes​

  • Understanding of cosmo-local production models
  • Practical skills in collaborative value accounting
  • Knowledge of relevant tools and platforms
  • Framework for building local production capacity

Activities​

  • Hands-on workshops
  • Field visits to local producers
  • Working groups on specific topics
  • Practical exercises in value accounting