ABOUT INGE DEVELOPMENT
OUR COMPANY
Inge Development is an economic development consultancy serving First Nations governments and small municipalities, partnering in the pursuit of meaningful and sustainable economic impact. We are an interdisciplinary team dedicated to advancing human, social, and economic development through collaborative and results-driven strategies. With a focus on remote communities, we provide tailored, cost-effective, and practical solutions to address local challenges and create long-term opportunities for prosperity.
Inge development combines in-depth research, hands-on engagement, and innovative approaches to help communities build capacity, overcome barriers, and implement strategies that deliver measurable results. By aligning economic, social, and human development with each community’s unique priorities, we ensure solutions that are both impactful and achievable.


Inge development practices a human centered design approach. This means that every step of our process from research and engagement to strategy development and implementation is shaped by the lived experiences, priorities, and challenges of the people who will be directly impacted.
DEFINITIONS
Economic Development
Economic development is about building strong, resilient communities by fostering local opportunities and sustainable growth. Inge development focuses on microeconomic strategies like supporting entrepreneurs, enhancing workforce skills, and optimizing local markets. At the same time, Inge development takes a broader view by identifying community-wide challenges and opportunities to align individual successes with larger economic goals. By integrating these perspectives, the company helps communities create a thriving and equitable economic foundation.
Social Development
Social development focuses on improving the social structures, relationships, and systems that enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. It encompasses efforts to promote equity, inclusivity, social cohesion, and access to resources such as education, healthcare, and housing. Social development addresses issues such as poverty, inequality, and social fragmentation while fostering collective action, trust, and collaboration. The goal is to create societies where all individuals have the opportunity to participate in and benefit from social and economic progress.
Human Development
Human development is the process of expanding people’s capabilities and opportunities to live healthy, knowledgeable, and fulfilling lives. It emphasizes improving individual well-being, freedom, and potential by addressing factors such as education, skill development, health, and personal empowerment. Rooted in the belief that people are the true wealth of a society, human development aims to enhance quality of life at both the individual and community levels, enabling people to contribute meaningfully to their social and economic environments.
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