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Development programs fail due to inability of the state and non-state actors to facilitate active community participation in decision-making on issues affecting them through a participatory communication process. https://lnkd.in/dQaFrt5D

Development programs fail due to inability of the state and non-state actors to facilitate active community participation in decision-making on issues affecting them through a participatory communication process. https://lnkd.in/dn67xzXa

On Sept. 26 the City of Boulder piloted the first of its kind Community and Council Forum. This was an official city council meeting restructured to include a mixture of community outreach to affected residents, sortition, and break out conversations between elected officials and community members. The pilot comes out of recommendations our center provided to the city to engage residents in more productive ways during official public hearing/meetings. Interestingly, there was no dais and no microphone used for two-minute public comment. Instead, council chambers was reconfigured for officials and the public to sit together around a roundtable to shift the power dynamic, learn about the topic of economic development, then break out into small group deliberations. A significant part of the exercise was to implement active listening and two-way dialogue. This is but one innovation among others Boulder is doing, as they're simultaneously working toward a citizens' assembly for their comprehensive/master plan. I'll have more to share on this process soon, including its design and public evaluations. Here's the recording of the plenary: https://lnkd.in/gqAW6b4m

‘Deliberative Engagement’ is a phrase that has become popular in recent years – however, there is some confusion about what it means: both in practice and in how it affects how local governments engage with their communities. In this week's briefing, Helen Jennings, unpacks this evolving concept. She explains how it differs from deliberative democracy and provides practical insights on how local governments can (continue to) deliver meaningful community engagement. If you're looking to deepen your understanding and enhance your engagement practices, this briefing is for you. See the full briefing here: https://lnkd.in/g8eTwdBq Not sure if your council is an LGiU Australia member? Contact Jessica Buckley for more info. #localgovernment #localgovt #deliberativeengagement #communityengagement

Panel 5 - Infrastucture Under Pressure: Pathways to a Resilient North. Key takeaways: Collaboration is integral. Understanding strategic engagement for all parties is needed. Community engagement is vital for development and progression. Confident is key in delivering this - say it and deliver it! Governments 10 year growth strategy will provided more progressive strategies. Openness, transparency and honesty are all needed. #ONENORTH #Infrastucture #Collaboration #Community #Engagement #Business West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

The Game Changer for Community Collaboration Trust is the essential foundation for effective collaboration between government stakeholders and community-based organizations (CBOs). Rapidly establishing trust can significantly enhance the capacity to address community needs, especially those that often fall through the cracks. Why it matters: As public service evolves, the speed at which trust is built between government bodies and CBOs determines the success of initiatives aimed at bridging community gaps. This impacts everything from emergency preparedness to long-term social programs. By the numbers: 72% of community members report a lack of trust in traditional governmental structures. 85% of successful community initiatives cite strong initial trust-building as a key factor. The implications are clear: without trust, efforts to address critical community issues may falter. Governments and CBOs must prioritize trust-building strategies to ensure effective collaboration and meaningful impact. What are some ways you've seen trust successfully built between government and community organizations? #disasterpreparedness #emergencymanagement #emergencypreparedness

Co-ops around the world operate according to 7 core principles. The seventh and final cooperative principle is Concern for Community. Co-ops work for the development of their communities through policies supported by the membership. #concernforcommunity

🏠"72% of Londoners say they don't know many people who live on their street or their floor." Watch Senior Researcher Josh Nicholson on BBC London explaining how the CSJ's latest report, Lonely Nation Part 3, demonstrates how changes to our planning system could better foster community across the UK🤝 Read the report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDtDmZ_B

Let me share info on another #Regio #Peer2Peer community meeting. This time it is on broadly defined Administrative Capacity Building. For details see below. 🌟Dear Practitioners and Members of the #ACBCommunity 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that our second community meeting is just around the corner! 📅 It will take place on Thursday, 5 December 2024, from 14:00 to 15:30 CET.  Please register for the meeting here! 🔗- https://lnkd.in/dPweucu4 To make the most of this opportunity, we kindly invite you to share your insights through the form linked here. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dRMJvdS7 This is your chance to contribute to our growing collection of 🌍#BestPractices🌍 that have successfully addressed #AdministrativeCapacityBuilding challenges in your country. It doesn’t matter how big or small the solution is - every example is valuable. 🌟 Your example could inspire others to find innovative #Solutions and drive positive change across the community. 🌟 📢 Stay tuned and follow us for more updates from our Community on Futurium - https://lnkd.in/d39WS_N9 #ACB #CommunityEngagement #peer2peer #EUfunds #EUProjects #Collaboration #InstitutionalBuilding

We are honoured to have Shalini Mahtani of The Zubin Foundation join our panel on Social Mobility APAC Summary Launch with the theme, Collaboration: Strengthening Community Networks to Enhance Social Mobility The objective of this panel discussion is to unite perspectives from corporates, grassroots organisations, and academia to explore how strengthening community networks can enhance social mobility across diverse markets included in the study. The discussion will examine systemic barriers, such as limited access to professional networks, mentorship and social capital, and their impact on widening disparities. Emphasis will be placed on practical, actionable strategies that organisations can adopt to foster stronger community connections, improve equity in opportunities and drive meaningful change on a regional scale. Sign up now! https://ow.ly/y8gf50UNtmv