CitizenLab
From an article by CitizenLab
A citizen engagement platform for local governments. It helps reach more citizens, manage their ideas efficiently, and make decisions based on real-time data. It introduces local democracies to the digital age.
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Realising the potential of early intervention
From a report by Early Intervention Foundation
Early intervention is as pertinent to societal concerns today as it ever was. A report by the Early Intervention Foundation gives some insights into the latest state of play.
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Navigating the asylum system
From and article by R2C2
The Refugee Resource Centre for Churches (R2C2) was set up at the request of many Christian groups working with refugees in Britain, bringing together the expertise and experience of those involved in this vital work.
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The 99 best things that happened in 2017
From a blog by Angus Hervey
An incredible year for global health. Stunning victories for global conservation. Rising living standards for billions of people. An amazing year for clean energy. Breakthroughs in justice. The world got less violent. Hope for a living planet.
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Emergency Use Only: Update 2017
From a report by CPAG
Foodbank use update - what more had been learned, what initiatives were working locally, what policies had been changed and what still needs to be done.
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Interdependence
From a blog by James Perry
Individualism says that it is someone else’s job to make the world better, and it’s my job to put some coins in their bucket. Interdependence says that it’s my job to make the world better.
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Universal Credit: “UC Savvy” facilitator training - London
@KXC Church Kings Cross London N1 9NG
A free 2 hour training to support local community groups & churches to help those going onto the new benefit Universal Credit (UC). “UC Savvy” is a free workshop, produced by the Just Finance Foundation, that groups can offer to those in their community to help them get ready for Universal Credit. This training will share the “UC Savvy” resources (powerpoints and handouts) and also prepare you to offer a “UC Savvy” workshop in your setting, either as to groups or through 1-to-1s.
30/09/2019
19:00
Power & Responsibility Summit - London
@British Library Knowledge Centre 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB
The DigitalAgenda Power & Responsibility summit explores how technology can respond to the societal and economic issues we face, and debates issues of regulation, trust and the unintended consequences of the digital age. Summit Themes: BUSINESS – Power, responsibility and the economy. Technology is changing our economy fast. But too many business models work against the public interest. How can tech business, and government, do more for the common good? SOCIETY – Responsible Innovation for good and regulation. How can it make the internet safer? What regulation is needed to ensure a fairer internet? How can we protect innovation? PEOPLE – Technology, online behaviour and safety. Digital’s effects on online behaviour, mental health and concerns over privacy and online safety. How can we get past the problems that it creates? What are the wellbeing benefits that digital promises for us?
09/10/2019
08:30