{"product_id":"reflecting-realities-9781861342706","title":"Reflecting realities","description":"\u003cp\u003eGovernment rhetoric increasingly emphasises the importance of community participation in area regeneration programmes; however, it is far less clear how much those involved are able to effectively influence practice and future policy making. Community knowledge is an important resource; participants need to be actively involved in monitoring and evaluation at every stage of the regeneration process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThrough analysis of four case study areas with a history of participation and interviews with community representatives and key stakeholders, Reflecting realities explores participants' perspectives on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nparticipation structures;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\ncapacity building and the technical and professional support available;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nsystems for monitoring and evaluating regeneration programmes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nIt also considers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nthe impact of the diverse nature of communities on involvement;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nthe difficulty in truly representing 'community' opinion;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nthe pressure of competing for scarce resources;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nthe wider role of the community and voluntary sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe report concludes with recommendations for national and regional government, local authorities and community organisations, as well as providing notes on the good practice highlighted throughout the report.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nReflecting realities can be read independently or alongside Auditing community participation - the practical workbook for the evaluation of community involvement - which was developed from the same research (The Policy Press\/Joseph Rowntree Foundation, 2000). The reports are essential reading for all those involved in community-led regeneration groups, policy makers, local authorities and regional and national government, as well as anyone with an interest in community-led regeneration practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean Anastacio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48281054511355,"sku":"9781861342706","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781861342706_77787bd8-14b4-45a8-9085-2273c07b14cb.jpg?v=1772487831","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/reflecting-realities-9781861342706","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}