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Hard to reach? Or not trying hard enough?
By Peter Bryant, posted 10th Oct 2011 see more by this blogger
I was invited to speak at a recent conference on 'engaging with hard to reach groups' for people involved in community budgeting pilots and local integrated services. Here are a few thoughts. Firstly, I can't resist the opportunity to... Keep reading
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Bingo at the Wagon and Horses: Participatory Appraisal in action
By Peter Bryant, posted 15th Aug 2011 see more by this blogger
Community engagement is a messy business. Many who run community engagement processes get frustrated by this messiness. Life would be a lot easier if the officer sets the dates, times, venues for each public meeting and can rely on... Keep reading
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Consultations - just a tick-box exercise?
By Peter Bryant, posted 28th Jun 2011 see more by this blogger
I recently came across this : The arguments used to deny the general population a meaningful role in shaping policy fell apart when private self interest drove the financial system to the point of collapse and state intervention saved... Keep reading
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Ten tips for involving local communities in local decisons
By Peter Bryant, posted 26th Apr 2011 see more by this blogger
Giving people an opportunity to influence decisions that affect their lives is obviously a good thing, but how can we design policies that effect change and address what people want and need and what do we need to do... Keep reading