Monthly Archives: December 2006

Empowerment – a matter of life or death

What’s in a word? In an environment of jargon, cliché and political correctness the word ’empowerment’ has suffered badly. Let’s stand back, and elevate it to its proper place: arguably, empowerment is the key concept for people supporting community development. … Continue reading

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Empowerment – a matter of life or death

What's in a word? In an environment of jargon, cliché and political correctness the word 'empowerment' has suffered badly. Let's stand back, and elevate it to its proper place: arguably, empowerment is the key concept for people supporting community development. … Continue reading

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