Limburg.netCommunity Currencies in Action

Description of the Currency Demonstration• Rewardsystem e-wallet• Central emission of ‘points’• Started 10 years ago to stimulate

reusable bottles, quick shift to advanced technology, e-ID, database, online webshop

Needs addressed by the Currency, why the model used was chosen?• Stimulate and change citizens behaviour

(waste & environment)• Marginal cost of products low + sponsoring• Expand to other needs (testing 2 social

projects)• Possibility to stick to local needs per

municipality

How the currency works• Citizens and organisations are rewarded with

‘points’ = revive and activate this ‘idle’ capacity

• Points can be used to buy items or services offered by the municipality = search for low marginal cost, fits with the local policy goals

• IT solution, central database (300.000 households)

• Connection with the National Register (e-ID card)

• Authentication through e-ID card• Web shop technology

Shared learning from Partners of the CCIA Project• Measuring of results and impact (ToC by NEF)• How to cope with political agenda and local

authorities = strengths and weaknesses• Implementing new ICT = complex process• Engage citizens = participation (Makkie and

Spice)• Accept CC for local tax (Lambeth, business

rate)• Include other services (mobility, Nantes)• Knowledge (Qoin conference The Hague

2013)• Cope with EU administration (WCVA)