台灣竹山

位於台灣南投的竹山鎮曾因其竹產業而非常興盛，卻深受921大地震重創而日漸衰退。在2005年，來自南投縣的企業家和區塊鏈倡導者何培鈞將一座廢舊三合院修繕成民宿，成為了竹山復育的轉捩點。

何培鈞除了營運民宿，更大力支持及推廣當地產業，這氣氛吸引了年輕人到村內創業。當地一間旅遊公司的設立、區塊鏈技術和人工智能的應用，推動外來社群的跨界交流合作，也是竹山復育的關鍵。

擴展社區的定義

臺西車站旁邊的一個倉庫被改建成社區教室，聚集了竹山居民、手工藝師傅及其他人士等作文化交流，讓不同人士參加討論，透過實踐社區構思加強社區的凝聚力，達至自主管理。社區構思的例子包括「竹青庭人文空間」和「台西冰菓室」。

著重能力及意識上的提升以提倡盡責的管理

竹山社群協助學校開發鄉土教育資源。何培鈞將他在竹山的經驗宣傳到不同地區及國家，例如福建和馬來西亞，與有志投身地方創生的青年分享知識。學生從中了解鄉村的需要，培養他們從城市回流所需的技能及知識。

參考資料

• Chen, Y.-C. (2021, May 3). A Successful Story of Regional Revitalization in Taiwan. FUF: The Swedish Development Forum. https://fuf.se/en/magasin/a-successful-story-of-regional-revitalisation-in-taiwan/

教育活動 (相片 | 小鎮文創股份有限公司)

Known for its bamboo industry, Zhushan (in the Nantou area of Taiwan) was heavily struck by the 921 Earthquake, resulting in a decline in economy and population. A turning point came for Zhushan in 2005: Ho Peo Gun, an entrepreneur and block-chain advocate also from Nantou, renovated an abandoned courtyard house and turned it into a homestay.

Besides running the homestay, Ho and his company support and promote local businesses which result in young people residing in Zhushan for business opportunities. A tourism company, as well as the use of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to facilitate external collaboration, are also key factors in the revival of Zhushan.

Expanding Definition of Community

A warehouse next to the Taixi Bus Station was converted into a community classroom, allowing Zhushan villagers, craft artists, and others to facilitate cultural exchanges. Concurrently it empowers different members to join in on the discussion, strengthening the bond of community by putting their ideas into practice and enabling self-governance; these ideas include BeYoung Garden and Iceroom.

Fostering Stewardship through Capacity Building

The community helps schools to develop education materials on local knowledge. Ho promoted his experience in Zhushan to other regions and countries, e.g. Fujian and Malaysia, sharing knowledge with youngsters interested in local businesses. Students were shown the needs of the village and simultaneously cultivated the knowledge and skills required to make a living in their hometowns.

References

• Chen, Y.-C. (2021, May 3). A Successful Story of Regional Revitalization in Taiwan. FUF: The Swedish Development Forum. https://fuf.se/en/magasin/a-successful-story-of-regional-revitalisation-in-taiwan/