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Community Empowerment

Research Results

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The research identified 102 community empowerment projects through a survey and online questionnaire conducted during January and February 2008. These projects represent a diverse range of empowerment activity, delivered by all sectors, from across the region.

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Searching for the Impact of Empowerment

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The Empowerment White Paper , published July 2008, confirms community involvement as a key policy focus for Government. There are many benefits claimed for increasing citizen empowerment - for the design and delivery of services, for social capital, community cohesion and civic renewal.

Searching for the Impact of Empowerment