SCOPE March 2007

Published on 21 May 2007

Political parties give views on social issues.

Publisher:

NICVA

Publication Cost:

£2.20

SCOPE March 2007 Editorial - An important election

Cover story - Political parties give views on social issues. Dealing with our conflictual past, integration, community care, a Department for International Development at Stormont, mental health and better public transport were among the topics discussed by candidates for the 7 March Assembly elections. Paul McGill listened to what they said at a hustings event. Pages 12-14

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Positive Steps at the heart of communities. Ailish Cullen shows how a sustainable future can be built through valuable work with health professionals. Page 15

Charities merger brings benefits. The Stroke Association and Speechmatters have joined forces. Jackie White of Speechmatters explains what has been gained. Pages 16-17

Community participation and the Bolivarian revolution. Mark Langhammer looks at some of the grass roots activity flourishing in Venezuela after the recent elections there. Pages 18-19

How do we pay staff? Roger Courtney gives some advice on deciding how much a post is worth paying. Page 20

Side door or front door? A new network for rural women will give a rural perspective to women's issues, says Karin Eyben. Page 21

Big plans for Lottery funding. Does money go to projects that will make the most difference to disadvantaged communities? Amanda Doherty says the new chair wants to ensure it does. Page 22

Land value tax. Our series on sustainable development continues with Nicola Creighton wondering if a tax on land would be better than water charges. Page 23

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