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Complex problems don't have a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn more about what the WBC is doing to create a vibrant future for you. https://lnkd.in/gQVfAubK #InnovateEconomy #FutureEconomy #resilient #WBC25years #whywyoming #thrivewyo #wybusiness

The Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprises (VCFSE) sector holds untapped potential to create positive impact in communities. But both the public and private sectors must understand how to fully harness this power 🌎 NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System has taken decisive action to integrate VCFSEs into its Social Value initiatives. The result? Its ground-breaking new 'Roadmap to Maximise VCFSE Social Value Outcomes' Co-created with our Consultancy team and numerous public, private, and VCFSE stakeholders, this roadmap outlines six crucial transitions that will unlock the full potential of the third sector 🔗 Dive into the full story: https://lnkd.in/eXpa-932

How many orgs - CSOs, funders, even governments - out there honestly, genuinely believe that community/changemakers will be able to, eventually, - take charge of their places and issues - assess the situation, resources, strengths, gaps for their places and community well  - prioritise their needs and solution journeys - pick from an available set of options to make the above happen? How many think that these needs and journeys are contextual and specific? Finally, how many are ready to let go, allowe people to create their own journeys, play a supportive/enabler role, and let the "project" get defined at the level of the changemakers/community rather than rigid, one size fits all pathways for a whole landscape, region or even state defined at the level of the CSO or worse, funder? What will get us there?

#Weeknote 18/19 (07-07-24)  3 good things - from the #NB #Infrastructure Strategy Event  😁 👍Anna Robak's keynote highlighted the critical role that infrastructure plays in enabling or constraining the social determinants of health e.g., proximity of houses to parks. She also built on the concept of social prescribing in a way that I had not heard before e.g., what if clinicians could prescribe mold removal from homes? I'm a fan of #SocialPrescribing as a shift away from the individual focus of the biomedical model of health, but also wish it wasn't necessary. What if we didn't need a prescription to ensure our communities and homes were designed and maintained in a way that helped us thrive by default? 👍Seeing social connectedness featured as a key outcome area (alongside and on par with health, the environment, and productivity), with Amy Siciliano (pictured below) speaking to the importance of #SocialInfrastructure - communal gathering spaces for community #wellbeing AND #innovation. She presented inspirational work done in Halifax, including the introduction of a mechanism to prioritise equitable capital investments at the municipal level. 👍 Finally,John McLaughlin's keynote echoed much of what I've been reading from the likes of Rutger Bregman (Utopia for Realists) and Jon Alexander (Citizens), arguing that it is not the role of government to radically re-imagine society; that transformative visions and paths forward should come from the public themselves. As such, he called for a rethink of approaches to engagement, dialogue, and co-creating a vision, one that can speak to people across socioeconomic and political divides. Hearing those words spoken here in NB was music to my ears and heart. 2 challenges 😬 👎The NB #PublicSector lost a good'un last week, as Andrea Koteles heads off to Concordia to start her Masters in Human Systems Intervention. I wish wish wish we had a public sector innovation/service design program here in NB so that folks didn't have to leave. However, taking my selfish hat off, I do know that this is an amazing opportunity, so congratulations Andrea... I guess ;)  👎I'm still trying to find a balance between being on projects and working on the business side of things. Because I'm an all or nothing type of gal (there's a reason we're called all in), it's difficult for me to do both and not feel that I'm half-assing both because I can't fully focus on either of them. I really don't know what the right thing to do is here. Definitely a work in progress.  1 upcoming thing I'm excited about 😍 👏This week's Service Design Book Club w Sarah Drummond: co-lead of The School of Good Services and co-founder of Snook. She'll be discussing her fabulous work on Full Stack Service Design. If you're even remotely interested in service design for the public sector, you should attend. See you there?! Books I'm reading 📖 👓 Unmasking AI by Joy Buolamwini 👓 VenCo by Cherie Dimaline

Public and private sector leaders are uniting to boost the Columbus Region economy! This collaboration is set to drive innovation, create jobs, and push the region forward. Read more about how these partnerships are shaping the future of the #ColumbusRegion. #CRE #Aspire https://lnkd.in/g_S-_Gj5

There are nearly 20,000 government schemes and services, but the issue of low scheme awareness continues to persist. While the Government invests in scheme awareness campaigns, they tend to be focused on a handful of flagship schemes. Additionally, there are problems of unclear, or incorrect, scheme information being disseminated and complex application processes — these make it even more difficult for citizens to access critical schemes. In a blog post for Societal Thinking, Savita Muley, Deepthaa Kumar, and Priya Mantri Ajmera unpack these hurdles and outline possible strategies to enable scheme discovery at scale. Dive in — https://bit.ly/4bOcGDp -- #fide #societalthinking #fide #haqdarshak #socialimpact #development #tech #data #governmentschemes #empowerment #lastmiledelivery #partnership #csr #ngo #philanthropy #msme 

Exciting News for Pennsylvania: The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program is set to revolutionize internet accessibility across the state! With over $1.16 billion allocated, we're on the brink of a transformative shift towards high-speed broadband in previously underserved areas. 🗺️ The Federal Communications Commission 's National Broadband Map is a crucial resource in this initiative, offering insights into current internet availability. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/entGenAV and make sure your community's data is accurately represented. 👥 The BEAD Program will soon launch its own map challenge process, providing an opportunity for governments, nonprofits, and industry organizations to ensure accurate broadband mapping. This process is expected to begin this month. 💻 To participate in the BEAD Challenge, agencies must have an FCC Registration Login and an NTIA Tier E License. Get prepared now to advocate for your community's connectivity and ensure equitable access to high-speed internet for all. Let's make a difference together! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZX9fV7j #BroadbandEquity #DigitalInclusion #PAConnectivity

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🌟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐀 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬🌟 Local leaders often stand ready to help, but they may hesitate if they sense that our interventions serve someone else's interests. Many development organizations face criticism for prioritizing donor agendas over the actual needs of the communities they aim to support. This can lead to accusations of merely ticking boxes rather than fostering meaningful change. When community leaders perceive that they are not part of the solution, they may engage in the very game they once sought to change, sometimes asking for per diems or substantial compensation for their involvement. While it's essential to recognize and appreciate their contributions, we must ask: Are they truly serving their community, or are they merely riding the wave of external funding? To foster real change, we need to win the hearts of these leaders and build trust. This involves collaborating closely with them to design interventions that reflect the community's needs rather than external expectations. It is disheartening to see well-funded organizations accused of box-ticking. What lies at the root of this issue? Can we rise above these challenges and genuinely champion the causes that brought us here in the first place? Let’s reflect on our commitment to making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

"I don't worry about internet anymore like we used to. Twin Valley's service is tremendous. It's fast—overall, it's been great."—Faron Willis, Residential Fiber Customer https://lnkd.in/giaEhDei We're passionate about ensuring our small communities have the infrastructure to offer rural areas the same opportunities as larger cities. It's more than our goal; it's our pledge to launch statewide digital inclusion efforts. Find out how we're continuing to connect rural communities! https://lnkd.in/gc5ewjva #TwinValleyFiber #InternetThatWorks #GigabitInternet #FiberInternet