Reflections from the field: The Axis of Influence – evaluating and improving community influence

The Axis of Influence presented in this article provides a practical way of exploring whether or not the current political climate of promoting participatory democracy is evidenced through community influence and how the 'performance contribution' of communities can be facilitated or block...

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Published in:Community development journal 2008-10, Vol.43 (4), p.496-504
Main Authors: Bedford, Jill, Gorbing, Sue, Hampson, Sal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Citizen participation
Collaboration
Communities
Community development
Community participation
Community relations
Community structure
Community support
Cultural identity
Decision making
Democracy
Development studies
Empowerment
Field work
Local government
Personal empowerment
Political debate
Power
Public sector
Public sphere
Reflections from the field
Regional studies
Social participation
State-society relations
Sustainable development
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Summary:The Axis of Influence presented in this article provides a practical way of exploring whether or not the current political climate of promoting participatory democracy is evidenced through community influence and how the 'performance contribution' of communities can be facilitated or blocked by public sector structures and other external forces.
ISSN:0010-3802
1468-2656
DOI:10.1093/cdj/bsn024