Great presentation, folks! Social Planning groups always seem to get the short end because they are perceived as being top down orgs, but they really do have an important role to play in CD. You've done a great job of presenting both the "face" and the Edmonton example......and I'm so jealous of your technical skills!
Are social planning councils ever truly 'politically free'?
Are social planning councils able to respond effectively to topics as they arise?
Is it important for the public to recognize the name or actions of a social planning council?
Are social planning councils effective at bringing about positive change in society?
Does membership usually affect social planning councils in a significant way?
What is the most important role of social planning councils?
What We Do - A Quick Summary of the ESPC: (http://www.edmspc.com/)
Advocacy
Public Education
Research and Policy Analysis
Coordination and Collaboration
Questions for further reflection
As ESPC is an advocacy group, what project/task should be taken to convince the public of their "worthiness" in social planning?
Since the ESPC doesn't have the same name recognition as some larger organizations, what can/should they do to get their name out there in order to recruit people to join their organization?
What do you believe the ESPC could be doing differently or better?
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Great presentation, folks! Social Planning groups always seem to get the short end because they are perceived as being top down orgs, but they really do have an important role to play in CD. You've done a great job of presenting both the "face" and the Edmonton example......and I'm so jealous of your technical skills!
Well done.
Diana
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