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What type of program does LEOS organize to help new or growing businesses?
What type of program does LEOS organize to help new or growing businesses?
The Leader Programme is specifically designed to assist urban communities only.
The Leader Programme is specifically designed to assist urban communities only.
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What is the main aim of Pobal?
What is the main aim of Pobal?
to fund social initiatives that improve the quality of life in communities
The Kerry Leader Programme has a budget of €______ million to fund new initiatives from 2023 to 2027.
The Kerry Leader Programme has a budget of €______ million to fund new initiatives from 2023 to 2027.
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Which of the following types of grants is NOT mentioned as provided by LEOS?
Which of the following types of grants is NOT mentioned as provided by LEOS?
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Match the following organizations with their focus:
Match the following organizations with their focus:
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The Leader Programme has 29 local action groups responsible for selecting and awarding funding.
The Leader Programme has 29 local action groups responsible for selecting and awarding funding.
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Name one type of group that Area Partnership Companies (APCs) focus on.
Name one type of group that Area Partnership Companies (APCs) focus on.
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of community development?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of community development?
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Community development solely focuses on economic benefits.
Community development solely focuses on economic benefits.
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Name one organization involved in community development.
Name one organization involved in community development.
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Community development promotes ______ culture that encourages new ideas and business.
Community development promotes ______ culture that encourages new ideas and business.
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Match the following community development organizations with their descriptions:
Match the following community development organizations with their descriptions:
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What is one of the social benefits of community development?
What is one of the social benefits of community development?
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Local Enterprise Offices do not provide mentoring programs.
Local Enterprise Offices do not provide mentoring programs.
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What is the primary goal of community development?
What is the primary goal of community development?
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The ______ effect refers to the job creation that leads to increased local spending.
The ______ effect refers to the job creation that leads to increased local spending.
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Which of these factors does NOT contribute to improving the standard of living?
Which of these factors does NOT contribute to improving the standard of living?
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Study Notes
Community Development
- Community development is a voluntary or professional effort made by local communities to support and develop the social and economic activity of the local community for the benefit of the community.
- This involves collective action to achieve the community's desired goals.
- Community development attempts to solve economic and social problems through a spirit of enterprise, responsibility, empowerment, and self-reliance.
- Community development is based locally and led by a local community team or organization that creates a community development plan and raises finance through grants from state agencies.
- The aim of community development is to improve the local social and economic infrastructure.
Economic Benefits of Community Development
- It creates direct employment and increases spending in the local economy.
- It creates spin-off jobs.
- It promotes an enterprise culture that encourages new ideas and new businesses.
- Increased local employment means increased income amongst local people, improving the standard of living in the area.
- Increased local businesses mean increased income for local authorities through commercial business rates, generating local revenue that can be used to improve local infrastructure.
Social Benefits of Community Development
- Community development creates confidence and improves community spirit.
- It empowers the local community and generates a sense of pride.
- It slows migration away from rural areas, keeping skilled workers and members of the community in the area.
- Increased local revenue from commercial rates can be used to improve local infrastructure such as roads, playgrounds, libraries, etc.
Community Development Organizations
- Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are located in local authorities nationwide and provide essential support for anyone seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Ireland.
- The Leader Program is an EU-funded initiative that provides funding to rural communities to create enterprises that suit their local areas. The program supports projects that improve rural tourism, enterprise development, broadband, and basic services.
- Pobal oversees the distribution of funding from the government and the European Union to assist projects that help community development, focusing on social initiatives to improve the quality of life in communities.
- Area Partnership Companies (APCs) encourage and assist local enterprise and try to improve the standard of living for local communities.
LEO Support and Services
- LEOS connect growing businesses with experienced experts, offering one-to-one advice and guidance.
- LEOS organize workshops about different situations that a new or growing business might encounter, such as a "start your own business" program.
- LEOS organize networking events, putting entrepreneurs in contact with like-minded people whose experience and knowledge can help solve day-to-day business problems and take advantage of opportunities and connections.
- LEOS provide a range of grant assistance to eligible companies to help fund start-up costs, expansion plans, entry into new markets, and jobs growth.
Leader Programme
- The Leader Programme is an EU-funded initiative to assist rural communities in creating enterprises that suit their local communities or areas.
- The program supports projects that improve rural tourism, enterprise development, broadband, and basic services; they are targeted at hard-to-reach communities and rural youth.
- Local action groups, made up of local representatives from the community and the public and private sector, are responsible for selecting projects within their geographical area to receive Leader funding.
Pobal
- Pobal's main aim is to fund social initiatives rather than commercial ones to improve the quality of life in communities.
- Pobal supports the Department of Rural and Community Development in the administration of the Leader programme.
Area Partnership Companies (APCs)
- Area Partnership Companies encourage and assist local enterprise and try to improve the standard of living for local communities.
- They offer training courses, volunteering roles to develop experience, and short-term employment on local projects.
- They can focus on particular groups and communities that might be regarded as socially excluded, including children and families in disadvantaged areas, people with disabilities, the unemployed, and the traveller community.
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Explore the key concepts of community development, including its goals and the methods used to enhance local economic and social infrastructure. This quiz covers the benefits of community involvement and the economic impact derived from effective development strategies.
