Established by St. Francis Xavier University in 1959, the Coady International Institute is world-renowned as a centre of excellence in community-based development.
Coady is in the process of rolling out a series of new web-based services for alumni, distance learners and global partners. Following a series of pilot programs in microfinance and ABCD in 2003 – 2004, these systems are being refined and finalized and will be made available in the latter half of 2005. For more information, please contact the Coady Technology and Innovations Coordinator: dokafo@stfx.ca
The Marie Michael Library at the Institute has a collection of over 8,000 books, 100 periodical titles, and 400 videos which support the training work of the Institute in community-based development in the global South. The collection has a strong emphasis on participatory approaches, and covers adult education, social and economic development topics, and has particular concentrations in gender, environment, and micro-credit approaches.
The Library catalogue can be searched online through the website.