Scaling Up

As your Internal Community Hub (ICH) gains momentum and demonstrates its effectiveness, it's time to consider scaling up your internal economy to neighboring communities. Scaling up allows you to expand the positive impact and collective potential of the internal economy. Here are some steps to help you navigate the process:

1. Collaborate with Neighboring Communities

Reach out to neighboring communities and initiate conversations about the internal economy. Share your experiences, success stories, and the benefits your Internal Community Hub has brought to your community. Seek opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives. By building relationships and fostering a sense of collective purpose, you can create a strong network of interconnected internal economies.

2. Provide Support and Guidance

Offer support and guidance to neighboring communities that are interested in establishing their own Internal Community Hubs. Share resources, best practices, and lessons learned from your own journey. Help them understand the principles and processes of building an internal economy. Encourage their active participation in the broader internal economy movement.

3. Volunteer, Join, or Start an Accreditation Program

Consider volunteering your time and expertise to support neighboring communities in setting up their Internal Community Hubs. Offer to mentor and guide them through the process. Alternatively, you can join an existing accreditation program that promotes the establishment and growth of internal economies. If no such program exists, consider starting one to provide a framework for standardized practices and quality assurance.

4. Foster Regional Cooperation

Facilitate regional cooperation among Internal Community Hubs by organizing conferences, workshops, or forums where stakeholders can connect, learn, and share experiences. Encourage collaboration on regional projects that benefit multiple communities. Explore the possibility of joint funding applications, resource-sharing initiatives, and regional policy advocacy.

5. Engage Local Government in Scaling Efforts

Involve local government officials from neighboring communities in your scaling efforts. Highlight the benefits of intercommunity collaboration and present a compelling case for supporting the growth of internal economies. Advocate for policies and initiatives that enable cross-community cooperation, resource-sharing, and coordinated development. Seek opportunities to collaborate with regional government bodies to further enhance the impact of the internal economy movement.

6. Document and Share Success Stories

Document and share success stories from your internal economy journey, as well as those of neighboring communities. Highlight the positive outcomes, community empowerment, and resilience achieved through the internal economy approach. Share these stories through various mediums, such as articles, videos, social media, and community events. Inspire others to embrace the internal economy and scale up their own initiatives.

7. Continuously Learn and Evolve

Maintain a culture of continuous learning and improvement within your Internal Community Hub. Seek feedback from stakeholders, evaluate the effectiveness of your initiatives, and adapt as needed. Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the field of internal economies. Embrace innovation and explore new ways to enhance collaboration and community well-being.


Scaling up your internal economy requires collaboration, support, and a shared vision among neighboring communities. By fostering regional cooperation, engaging local government, and sharing knowledge, you can create a network of interconnected internal economies that collectively contribute to a more resilient and sustainable future.

This page was last updated on 2023-06-23
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