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Communities in Partnership: Developing a Strategic Voice

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: The increasing emphasis on community participation across the globe is well-documented. In the UK, it has been a central theme in neighbourhood renewal policy, where communities are expected to engage not only at neighbourhood level but also to take their place alongside public and private sector players in local strategic partnerships at city- or district-wide levels. Engaging communities beyond the neighbourhood poses particular challenges for the voluntary and community sector infrastructure. This article draws on an evaluation of the UK government's Community Participation Programmes to identify the challenges of scaling up to these levels and how these can be addressed.

Source: Social Policy and Society

DOI: 10.1017/s1474746405002952

Author: Marilyn Taylor

Institution: University of the West of England

Language: English

Topic: Community Health and Development

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Partnerships for the goals, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2008783986

FWCI: 7.417

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Cited by: 30

Related to: 10