Conversely, evidence shows that if there is a likelihood that engagement in local politics will impact,(See a selection of examples provided in the Appendix below) Contact Ruchir Shah Policy Manager Scottish,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.,Evaluations of Ubudehe demonstrate that the policy has been a success. 1.4million people have benefitted,read-the-report/politics/can-people-make-a-difference.aspx [vi] http://info.worldbank.org/etools/docs/library
https://scvo.scot/p/5161/2013/12/18/strategic-discussion-paper-local-democracy
Across the third sector in Scotland, evidence of the devastation caused by sanctions, in many cases applied,work of Housing Associations; the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations is currently gathering evidence,With increasing evidence that the Work Programme is not reaching such groups[xxi], this type of approach,Conclusion
There is an increasing evidence base which demonstrates the devastating impact of sanctions,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO
https://scvo.scot/p/5184/2014/04/01/sanctions-briefing-scvo-appearance-before-welfare-reform-committee
employment support (and social security) to be devolved We explore links between employability and other policy,Context The current political and policy context in Scotland is incredibly exciting; there are many avenues,Indeed, as highlighted by Inclusion Scotland during evidence given to the Welfare Reform Committee, isolation,Government’s plans for employability support needs to be joined up with other policy areas and budgets,Contact Ruchir Shah, Policy Manager Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair
https://scvo.scot/p/10328/2015/10/12/creating-a-fairer-scotland-employability-support-scvo-response
[iv] Zero-hours contracts, Standard Note: SN/BT/6553, House of Commons Library (2014), p4.,[xiv] Agriculture and Climate Change, Standard Note: SN/SC/3763, House of Commons Library (2012).,Some Empirical Evidence, Easerlin (1974).,[xxxi] The performance of employee-owned businesses in Scotland: some preliminary empirical evidence,,[xxxix] See http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/our-work/poverty-in-the-uk/humankind-index.
https://scvo.scot/p/4705/2014/05/07/an-economy-for-all-report-economyforall
Policy decisions are leading to increased inequality amongst key groups [x][xi].,There is an increasing evidence base which shows the economic and social value of support to unpaid carers,Looking at the Bill in isolation from other policy and legislative changes, including competencies that,/policy-library/state-of-caring-2014 [vi] http://www.carers.org/news/wake-call-nation-over-reality-family-caring,[vii] http://www.carersuk.org/for-professionals/policy/policy-library/state-of-caring-2014 [viii]http
https://scvo.scot/p/8850/2015/04/22/carers-scotland-bill-stage-1-briefing-for-health-and-sport-committee
Evidence from the third sector demonstrates the tragic human costs.,SCVO’s policy work is driven by three strategic aims – Society, Economy and Democracy.,[viii] Until policy and policy makers truly move into this realm, existing health inequalities will continue,Moreover, evidence suggests that the retrenchment of social protection, outlined in the planned UK welfare,/policy-library/sandwich-caring [v] http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/ataglance/ataglance60.asp [vi
https://scvo.scot/p/8401/2015/03/24/health-and-sport-committee-debate-on-health-inequalities
[i] [ii] [iii] Evidence from across the third sector[iv] and work done by Dr David Webster[v] paints,There are opportunities to ensure that fulfilling this basic right is part of wider policy action in,It must mean something to people and communities affected by government policy.,It must drive economic policy – recognizing the need for our economy to work better for all.,/policy-library/response-to-carers-legislation-proposals [xxii] http://www.scvo.scot/long-form-posts/
https://scvo.scot/p/6695/2014/11/10/briefing-scottish-government-debate-on-human-rights
Working with community organisations from Easter Ross to Dumfries, our findings build on the developing evidence,This means having no control over other areas of policy which affect poverty and inequality.,Contact
Lynn Williams
Policy Officer
lynn.williams@scvo.scot Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members.[1] Further details about SCVO,f=asc&rid=107 [1] SCVO’s Policy Committee has 24 members elected by SCVO’s member organisations who then
https://scvo.scot/p/6701/2014/11/12/scvo-briefing-scottish-government-debate-on-welfare-12-november-2014
This can make the policy objectives of the Bill seem at times incoherent.,Conclusion
We welcome the central role that community empowerment now occupies in public policy.,Contact
Felix Spittal
Policy Officer Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair,our governance and membership structures are democratic and accountable - with an elected board and policy,Our policy is determined by a policy committee elected by our members. 1 Further details about SCVO can
https://scvo.scot/p/7770/2015/02/03/scvo-briefing-community-empowerment-scotland-bill-stage-1-debate
