Community Development Journal, vol.37, 2002, p. 47-59
Article looks at the tensions between community development and community relations in Northern Ireland and at strategies for reconciliation and pacification. It discusses the emergence and function of the community paradigm is Northern Ireland in context to its relationship to the British State. It argues that state led community relations have had a destructive impact on the integrity of community development
Community Development Journal, vol. 37, 2002, p. 33-46
This paper looks at the emergence of the community women's sector in the North of Ireland within the history of the state in conflict. It provides an introduction to the place of community development on the political map. It looks at the issues of state sponsorship of community development; local women's groups; the women's movement and the politics of women in conflict.
E. Mutale and M. Edwards
Local Economy, vol. 17, 2002, p. 25-34
Discusses the role of the London Development Agency as the new conduit for funding SRB programmes, physical regeneration, economic regeneration, capital projects and skills development. It has a remit to work in partnership with local authorities, businesses, voluntary groups, regeneration partnerships and training institutions.
Voluntary Action, vol. 4, 2001, p. 29-48
Presents the findings of the first survey of time banks in the UK. A time bank is a community currency that aims to build social capital and promote self-help through mutual volunteering (both giving and receiving help in exchange for time credits), targeting socially excluded groups.