Grassroots Economics - Articles by Will Ruddick

By Will Ruddick
Sun 12 January 2014

Sustainable Programs and Complementary Currencies

In 1982, the late Dr. Margrit Kennedy's work on ecological architecture led her to the conclusion that it is "virtually impossible to...

By Will Ruddick
Mon 30 December 2013

One of our largest supporters and inspirations has passed on. Our whole team and the community of Bangladesh, Kenya wish to offer...

By Will Ruddick
Sun 15 December 2013

Faith based organizations (FBOs) are beginning to step up their usage of Bangla-Pesa to increase community services. FBOs act as a...

By Will Ruddick
Tue 10 December 2013

We've been waiting since May 29th 2013 for this and it is finally here. Bangla-Pesa is back moving through the community. We've...

By Will Ruddick
Sat 23 November 2013

Bangla-Pesa was officially relaunched today in partnership with the Kenyan Government. Represented by Hon. Badi Twalib Minister of...

By Will Ruddick
Wed 13 November 2013

The Bangla-Pesa crew is getting ready for our November 23rd re-launch. We have confirmed guests from parliament, the governors office,...

By Will Ruddick
Sun 20 October 2013

On May 29th 2013 we were arrested and charged with forgery. On August 23rd 2013 the case against Bangla-Pesa was dropped. A month after...

By Will Ruddick
Fri 23 August 2013

THE CASE IS OVER! Today the Director of Public Prosecutions announced that all charges against Bangla-Pesa are hereby dropped! This is a...

By Will Ruddick
Mon 22 July 2013

We are still being charged with forgery under penal code 367(e). For Kenyan Laws see page 121. On July 15th - the Kenyan Dirctor of...

By Will Ruddick
Mon 03 June 2013

The Bangla-Pesa, a complementary currency created and backed by a local business network, offers a glimpse of true sustainable...