community development

Question 1

community development

Answer 1

•refers to the improvement of local areas and local communities socially and economically through the efforts of local citizens and residents
•it’s about self help/spirit of enterprise instead of depending on gov or outside agencies to help them develop
•aim is to improve local and social economic infrastructure

Question 2

economic and social benefits of community development

Answer 2

•creates employment & increases spending in local economy
•spin off jobs
•promotes enterprise culture
•community spirit
•prosperity/prevent depopulation

Question 3

creates employment & increases spending in local community
(advs of community development)

Answer 3

•new enterprise might be set up to provide employment in local areas and develop their local economy
•new enterprises and initiatives can create jobs for the area

Question 4

spinn off jobs
(advs of community development)

Answer 4

•brings immediate increase in levels of direct and indirect employment
•increased in demand for goods and services in area eg. transport, education, etc
•has spin off effect of increasing sales for other businesses in area

Question 5

promotes enterprise culture
(advs of community development)

Answer 5

•can encourage other members of community to pursue ideas
•lead to new initiatives/businesses being established, culture or generation of people taking risk to set up enterprises

Question 6

community spirit
(advs of community development)

Answer 6

•involvement and cooperation of all members of community created confidence in ability to make a difference, enhance sense of community spirit
•projects driven by local interested
•money earned by employees in area will be spent in the area. young people able to make a living in own community, home constructed for families involved in the enterprise

Question 7

depopulation prevented/prosperity
(advs of community development)

Answer 7

•people may be encouraged to remain in areas if facilities are available & opportunities to work and enjoy leisure time are provided

Question 8

community development organizations

Answer 8

•LEADER
•LEO
•Area Partnership Companies

Question 9

LEADER

Answer 9

•EU & gov jointly funded, community groups & private businesses, improve quality of life in rural areas
•Local Action Group administers each area

Question 10

aims and functions of LEADER

Answer 10

•aims to reduce poverty, promote inclusion, rural economic development
•Advice- viability & how to proceed, cost analysis, competition, pricing, marketing & promotion
•Grants- equipment/materials, (pays 75% of cost)

Question 11

Area Partnership Companies

Answer 11

•action plan for their area to tackle issues
•Grants- cover set up cost, usually equipment/computers, etc
•workshops- train locals, planning/marketing/accounts/tax
•advice & support- draw up BP, tax issues
•Mentor- advise/guide, experienced & impartial expert advice

Question 12

Local Enterprise Offices

Answer 12

•31, starting & growing businesses
•first stop- advice & info, accès to all gov supports
•financial supports- grants/loans, feasibility grants/capital grants, cheaper interest than banks
•start own business courses (mrkt research/finance/tax/planning
•mentor- advise & guide, experienced & impartial expert advice