This pack introduces theoretical under-pinning for the existence of the public sector. It introduces historical, economic, political-economic and organisational theories and explanatory ideas. It was compiled for management students but suitable for any intermediate level upwards. Public Sector Theory and History MBA reading group
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This report provide en evaluation of a three-year programme of projects and services provided in the South East as well as a few articles about community empowerment.
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This is a service-user led evaluation report. It evaluates a training, learning and workshop project run as a social enterprise. This report feeds back on the evaluation of one of Care Co-ops services – ‘Limited Editions’– and particularly a one year project that forms part of it, the “SUCP” (Service User Commissioning Project). An independent
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Involving citizens as “users and choosers” or “makers and shapers”, localising public services and getting better value can all be enhanced by involving people in the real crunch decisions – that is where the money goes. Here is a link to some FAQs about participative budgeting .
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Here is an example of an extensive community consultation exercise on land use – more fun than first meets the eye! Ore Valley Greenspaces consultation
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The London Housing Foundation’s outcomes programme The Outcomes Star Collection is published as part of the London Housing Foundation’s outcomes programme. The programme started life in 2001 to explore ways in which the homelessness sector could improve its delivery of services by systematically setting, measuring and learning from the outcomes of their work with homeless
Wherever you are in the planning process I am happy to help. I am here to discuss your challenges and plans, help you evaluate ‘the how’ of your project, or even make some initial recommendations. So do feel free to ping me an e-mail or call – no commitments required ~ Jim Simpson
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