This is a presentation given to the Local Government Information Unit's economic development learning network in London on 26 January 2010. I was asked to explore how community development and economic development are linked and the implications for economic development practitioners of a community development approach.
Resource Mobilization is a management approach that enables Organizations, its Leaders, Stakeholders and People to develop sustainable relationships and continuous support from its partners. The Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing Workshop framework provides a ladderized approach to establishing a common knowledge on the Subject Area and start awareness for needed skills in people management and project development.
Though this approach still proves to be very useful and outcomes-based, it is still important that participants develop a transformative understanding of the nature of Resource Mobilization, its importance and continuing mindset to promote and nurture relationships among their People, Organizations and Providers. This transformative trend will allow the trainees to exhibit a sense of realization and apply such principles as they handle their daily operations.
Despite how others may define it, Resource Mobilization is still a continuing process that involves identifying people and building relationships with those who share the same values, insights, and advocacies of Organizations. It should be a mindset, built to establish goodwill among its members and parties, who view Resources beyond just raising funds. Its values thrive on building and managing relationships and nurturing them for maximum advantages.
CCSN welcomed back Ryan Clarke of Advocacy Solutions for an in-depth webinar on best advocacy practices.
Topics covered include types of advocacy, the essence and cornerstones of effectiveness and how to develop an impactful plan to get your message across.
The webinar was followed by a brief question and answer session.
Resource Mobilization is a management approach that enables Organizations, its Leaders, Stakeholders and People to develop sustainable relationships and continuous support from its partners. The Resource Mobilization and Proposal Writing Workshop framework provides a ladderized approach to establishing a common knowledge on the Subject Area and start awareness for needed skills in people management and project development.
Though this approach still proves to be very useful and outcomes-based, it is still important that participants develop a transformative understanding of the nature of Resource Mobilization, its importance and continuing mindset to promote and nurture relationships among their People, Organizations and Providers. This transformative trend will allow the trainees to exhibit a sense of realization and apply such principles as they handle their daily operations.
Despite how others may define it, Resource Mobilization is still a continuing process that involves identifying people and building relationships with those who share the same values, insights, and advocacies of Organizations. It should be a mindset, built to establish goodwill among its members and parties, who view Resources beyond just raising funds. Its values thrive on building and managing relationships and nurturing them for maximum advantages.
CCSN welcomed back Ryan Clarke of Advocacy Solutions for an in-depth webinar on best advocacy practices.
Topics covered include types of advocacy, the essence and cornerstones of effectiveness and how to develop an impactful plan to get your message across.
The webinar was followed by a brief question and answer session.
This study was presented during the conference “Production and Carbon Dynamics in Sustainable Agricultural and Forest Systems in Africa” held in September, 2010.
CLES presentation on Civil Economy from VSNW 2013 Conference. The presentation includes case-studies from around the world showing how the local social sector has played a part in creating "good growth".
Donald Jarvie presents on the importance of volunteering from a policy perspective. Donald is Head of Scotland's Future's Forum which was created by the Scottish Parliament.
The role of co ops in local economic renewalEd Mayo
Can you turn around neighbourhoods and foster sustainable renewal? Drawing on work I have been involved in over time, with hopeful examples and practical health warnings, this deck explores the role of co-operatives and community economic development.
The London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) has released a manifesto for the new London Mayor to recognise and value the VCSE sector.
For London to lock in and leverage these economic, social and personal benefits the VCSE sector needs a workable plan built around the following proposals:
Ensure that the VCSE sector is recognised and included in GLA policy and delivery
Co-produce a London VCSE strategy
Collaborate on the implementation of equalities practice
Innovate GLA commissioning and procurement
Facilitate private sector donations to VCSE groups
Embed the benefits of digital technology.
Social value: from procurement to co-production Julian Dobson
With the Public Services (Social Value) Act about to become law in England, why are public services taking so long to factor social value into service design? This presentation looks at the policy context and some of the pitfalls.
CSR and Value Creation: shareholders, communities and governmentsWayne Dunn
Keynote Lecture delivered to the 2013 United Nations Global Compact Annual Awards Banquet. The lecture was also the CSR Foundation of Ghana’s Inagural Public Lecture on CSR. It was delivered at the British Council in Accra, Ghana on Sept 13, 2103
Coproduction & Timebanking
Thanks to the New Economics Foundation, Timebanking Wales and Queens University Belfast this slide examines the policy imperative and best practice in developing and implementing coproduction. This document is dedicated to statutory and voluntary organisations who wish to discover handson experiences, learn new tips and map next steps!
From Belfast conference 19th June 2014 hosted by Volunteer Now
Part of NI Conversation 14: Making Local Work, Development Trusts NI
Authors: Lucie Stephens, New Economics Foundation ; Jenny O'Hara ; Professor John Barry, Queens University.
Why we need utopian thinking in order to generate practical solutions for towns and cities. Four angles on the city of the future: time, space, place and imagination.
How can we create better cities? This presentation for the Platform event in Sheffield focuses on five types of access: to places, to opportunities, to nature, to democracy, and to a future.
Into the wild: research 'impact' and the curious world of public policyJulian Dobson
Higher education institutions are increasingly concerned to demonstrate the 'impact' of their research on society. But what happens to research and evidence in the real world of public policy? Using examples from the context of the UK, this presentation outlines some questions researchers and institutions should be asking.
This presentation was part of a talk given to doctoral students at the University of Sheffield in May 2015.
21st century placemaking: visions, principles and challengesJulian Dobson
How can we conceptualise the city of the future and what makes a place worth living in? This presentation introduces principles of placemaking, examines four case studies and poses some bigger questions.
Can towns and cities prosper by becoming more walkable? What does it mean for shopping and socialising? And what about parking? This presentation looks at the benefits of walkable high streets.
There's more to smart cities than technology and traffic management. Really smart cities are cities that think about the future and how to ensure everyone can enjoy the benefits of urban improvements. This presentation seeks to challenge conventional thinking on smart cities and raise the questions that really need to be addressed.
The Slow Food movement challenged the poor quality and damaging effects of fast food. Now we need a Slow Policy movement to tackle the damaging effects of government policy processes.
As plans for Sheffield's New Retail Quarter are once again under review, this presentation focuses on some questions to be asked about what kind of development the city centre really needs.
Urban Pollinators: who we are, what we do, how we can help youJulian Dobson
A short introduction to Urban Pollinators, the placemaking and regeneration company run by Julian Dobson, writer, editor, speaker and researcher. Find out who we are, what we do and what people say about us.
A 21st Century Commons: from economic tragedy to reclaiming the streetsJulian Dobson
This presentation, for the Shared Assets '21st Century Commons' event in London on 5 December, explores current thinking about the commons and considers how it challenges conventional views of urban regeneration and development.
What future for high streets in historic cities? This presentation for RSA Fellows in northwest England and the Cheshire Society of Architects examines the links between high streets, heritage, belonging and possible economic futures.
How can architects and planners help to create cities fit for the future? This presentation, created for the international conference on Cities, People and Places organised by the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka in October 2013, argues that people-centred policies that encourage sociability and civic participation are needed in response to global issues such as climate change and urbanisation.
Beyond the Portas review: what next for town centres?Julian Dobson
Seven challenges facing our town centres if they are to revive and thrive in the future, from a shifting retail environment to climate change - and seven responses.
These slides were used to illustrate a lecture at Sheffield University, 'Regeneration with a human face: responsible urban recovery'. They look at the problem of knowing 'what works' in regeneration and propose six people-centred approaches that can help us move forward. You can read the full text of the lecture here: http://urbanpollinators.co.uk/?page_id=1820
Are we creating cities for people - or just for professionals who think they know what people want? These slides look at how we can start developing an urbanism for everyone.
These slides were prepared for the State of the City event in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in October 2012. They examine why we need to rethink urban policy in general, and city centres in particular, in the light of the challenges and opportunities we now face.
This presentation explains why we need high streets that connect with, serve and benefit local people. It shows why we need to connect viscerally with people's emotions and motivations, and strategically with the wider economy.
20 things you can do on the high street without shoppingJulian Dobson
As retail uses shrink in our town centres and empty spaces open up, what could you do to create social spaces that bring new people in? This presentation, produced for Architecture + Design Scotland, shows some of the things people are already beginning to do. See my other presentations on high streets for the wider thinking behind this.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
3. So what do we mean by community development? ‘ Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.’ Paulo Freire
4. It’s about having a voice - and being heard where it matters
5. A UK Government definition ‘ Community development is a set of values embodied in an occupation using certain skills and techniques to achieve particular outcomes or provide an approach used in other services or occupations.’ Department of Communities and Local Government
6. … not to be confused with empowerment? ‘ Community empowerment is about fostering the conditions that convince local people that making a difference is both possible and worth it.’ Improvement and Development Agency
8. Six aspects of community development • helping people find common cause • helping people work together • building organisations’ strength and independence • building equity, inclusiveness, participation and cohesion • empowering people to influence and transform • advising and informing public authorities
11. A few recent milestones: • 1999: Social Exclusion Unit report on community self-help • 2001: Community Empowerment Fund worth £36m • 2003 funds merged into ‘single community programme’ • 2005 launch of Together We Can • 2007 Action Plan for Community Empowerment • 2009 Duty to Involve … how much more empowered are we than in 1999?
13. Or this? ‘ Involving communities are key to unlocking greater savings - when it comes to finding efficiencies, empowering local people is part of the solution, not part of the problem.’ Hazel Blears, May 2009
15. The legislative framework 2007: Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act • Duty to inform, consult and involve • Duty to cooperate 2009 Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act • Reinforces duty to involve ‘ The core aim of the duty to involve is to make it standard practice for a local authority and their partners to empower and engage local people through their delivery of local services, and local decision-making’
16. A framework for local government National indicators on involvement • percentage of people from different backgrounds who believe people get on well together locally • percentage of people who feel they belong to their neighbourhood • level of local civic participation • percentage of people who feel they can influence decisions locally • overall general satisfaction with the local area • participation in regular volunteering • environment for a thriving third sector
17. What is an empowering authority? • Local forums or community assemblies? • Devolved budgets or participatory budgeting? • Local action teams? • Grants for community groups? • Regular surveys and citizens’ panels? • Neighbourhood management or local service agreements? Improvement and Development Agency
19. Some current debates Progressive Conservatism: ‘Big society, small state’ Social capital - bonding versus bridging? Self-help or laissez-faire? National accounts of wellbeing
20. Resilience - a new narrative? Citizens must be better informed and able to navigate and understand an increasing complex world – utilising local social networks, technology and social media are key ingredients in achieving this aim. We need to be more other-regarding and willing to take voluntary, collective action to address social problems – understanding the conditions under which more altruistic and voluntary action takes place is more important than ever. RSA Connected Communities programme
23. Creative destruction? The financial, social and environmental recession • Public sector net debt expected to reach 77.7% of GDP by 2014/2015 (HM Treasury) • Only 35% feel they can influence local decisions (DCLG citizenship survey 2009) • By 2050 our carbon emissions must be 80% below 1990 levels (Climate Change Act 2008)
24. Sustainable development: not OR, but AND Sustainable growth .. refers to economic growth that can be sustained and is within environmental limits , but also enhances the environment and social welfare , and avoids greater extremes in future economic cycles. HM Treasury
25. Getting there - the Ahwahnee Principles ‘ Prosperity in the 21st Century will be based on creating and maintaining a sustainable standard of living and a high quality of life for all. To meet this challenge, a comprehensive new model is emerging which recognises the economic value of natural and human capital.’
26. Back to resilience ‘ If councils don’t rethink their approach now, they could doom true economic development and postpone recovery from the recession.’ Three aspects of a resilient economy: commercial, public and social Centre for Local Economic Strategies
27. What would happen if we applied community development values to the local economy?
29. From social capital to social entrepreneurship Social enterprises are businesses driven by a social or environmental purpose. There are 62,000 of them in the UK, contributing over £24bn to the economy, employing approximately 800,000 people. Social Enterprise Coalition
32. Asset based community development ‘ Community empowerment facilitated by the transfer of genuine assets from local authorities to the third sector for community benefit.’ Development Trusts Association
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34. What next for local government? • Asset transfer? • Social enterprise support? • Rethinking inward investment strategies? • Local economic assessments as a creative tool for community development?
35. Tools and resources Arnstein’s ladder of participation The Community Development Challenge (DCLG) Network of empowering authorities (IDEA) The LEAP partnership approach to community development DCLG empowerment policy The Ahwahnee Principles for economic development The Development Trusts Association: asset-based community development Sustainable Development Commission debate on economic growth Community resilience: The RSA’s Connected Communities programme Economic resilience: Towards a new wave of local economic activism (CLES)
36. More from me… Twitter: @ juliandobson @ newstartplus www. nsplus .co. uk www. newstartmag .co. uk http:// livingwithrats . blogspot .com
Editor's Notes
See http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/communitydevelopment
See http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=7381994
Sherry Arnstein, 1969. See http://lithgow-schmidt.dk/sherry-arnstein/ladder-of-citizen-participation.html
See http://livingwithrats.blogspot.com/2009/12/this-is-way-policy-ends.html
See http://livingwithrats.blogspot.com/2009/05/great-community-empowerment-heist.html
See http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=9381744
Source: http://leap.scdc.org.uk/leap-framework/
See http://www.thersa.org/projects/connected-communities
Integrated Approach 2. Vision and Inclusion 3. Poverty Reduction 4. Local Focus 5. Industry Clusters 6. Wired Communities 7. Long-Term Investment 8. Human Investment 9. Environmental Responsibility 10. Corporate Responsibility 11. Compact Development 12. Livable Communities 13. Center Focus 14. Distinctive Communities 15. Regional Collaboration
See http://www.cles.org.uk/information/100158/policy/
See http://showcase.hcaacademy.co.uk/case-study/the-eldonians-of-liverpool.html 'The Eldonian Village has been 30 years in the making. In 1977 this neighbourhood faced demolition through a slum clearance programme and the community was to be broken up. They decided to remain together and to create a new neighbourhood that is today a model of a sustainable community and one that everyone in the country should be aware of.’ Gordon Brown
See http://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/pages/about-social-enterprise.html
Goodwin Development Trust was set up as a charitable organisation in 1994 by residents of the Thornton Estate in Hull who wanted to improve their quality of life and the services available on their estate. From this catalyst of community spirit and entrepreneurial drive has grown an organisation that truly reflects the ethos of social enterprise. Goodwin Development Trust now employs over 300 staff with a turnover of £9.2 million working across 38 sites aiming to deliver services that improve the quality of life for residents throughout the city and is recognised as an example of best practice by many organisations. Goodwin’s success stems from an entrepreneurial spirit, organisational flexibility and a business approach to attracting funding whilst at the same time working in partnership with†statutory, voluntary and professional organisations to deliver quality services for the community.
See http://www.incredible-edible-todmorden.co.uk/
See http://www.dta.org.uk/activities/campaigns/communityassets