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CommunityDevelopment
Term | Definition |
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Community Development | This is when local people come together to IDENTIFY THE MAIN PROBLEMS in their area and develop a PLAN TO SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS. It involves local people regenerating their area in a number of ways, often by starting a local community business. |
What are the economic benefits of community development? | Employment Spin-off Effect Promotes Enterprise Taxation |
What are the social benefits of community development? | Quality of Life Prevents Depopulation |
Name 3 types of organisations involved in community development. | Area Partnership Companies (APC) Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Rural Development Programme (LEADER) |
What type of supports do Area Partnership Companies provide? | Grants Premises Workshops Mentorship |
What type of supports do Local Enterprise Offices provide? | Advice Financial Supports Workshops Mentorship |
What type of supports does the LEADER programme provide? | LEADER is a programme jointly funded by the EU and the Irish government, which helps rural communities to develop community businesses suitable to their area. |
What projects does LEADER provide funding to? | • Rural tourism • Bringing broadband to rural areas • Environmental projects that protect water or develop renewable energy • Artisan food producers. |
What services does the LEADER programme offer? | 1. It offers advice about the viability of the business idea, and how to proceed. This advice includes analysing the costs, how to market/promote the business, etc. 2. It provides grants to help pay for equipment and materials needed. |