Beating recession: Your stories

A new Wellworths store opened after the collapse of Woolworths in the UK

Political leaders and businesses across the world are anxious to soften the impact of the economic slowdown.

A number of European countries have come up with large-scale stimulus packages, hoping to revive the ailing economy.

But apart from government initiatives, can the recession be tackled at grassroots level?

The BBC is looking for stories of small-scale, local initiatives in Europe that are giving fresh hope to people.

Do you know of any community projects in your area that have taken off and created job opportunities?

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