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Which type of grant does LEOS NOT provide to support businesses?
What is the primary focus of the Leader Programme?
What is one of the primary roles of Pobal?
Who is responsible for selecting and awarding Leader funding to projects?
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Which type of organization primarily aims to fund social initiatives?
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What kind of support is emphasized in the LEOS program?
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The Kerry Leader Programme is funded with what total budget for new initiatives between 2023 to 2027?
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What type of community does the Bray Area Partnership particularly focus on?
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What is one of the primary aims of community development?
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Which of the following is a social benefit of community development?
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How do Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) primarily assist local businesses?
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What contributes to the increased standard of living through community development?
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Which factor helps maintain skilled workers in a rural community?
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What aspect of community development is exemplified by the LEOs?
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What economic benefit refers to the positive impact of local businesses using local suppliers?
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What kind of culture does community development strive to promote?
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Which of the following organizations is NOT mentioned as related to community development?
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What is the role of grants in community development efforts?
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Study Notes
Community Development
- Collaborative efforts to improve the social and economic well-being of a community.
- Driven by local communities with their own plans and financing.
- Focuses on self-reliance rather than dependence on external agencies.
- Aimed at enhancing the social and economic infrastructure of a region.
Economic Benefits of Community Development
- Employment: Creates jobs, boosting local spending as locals have more income.
- Spin-off Effect: Generates indirect jobs as local businesses utilize local suppliers, and visitors spend in local businesses.
- Enterprise Culture: Fosters an environment of new ideas and businesses, inspiring local entrepreneurship.
- Standard of Living: Increased income leads to higher disposable income and spending power, improving the quality of life.
- Local Authority Income: Enhanced commercial activity leads to increased revenue for local authorities, enabling infrastructure improvements.
Social Benefits of Community Development
- Community Spirit: Builds confidence and strengthens community spirit, replacing negativity with hope for progress.
- Empowerment: Provides a sense of ownership and pride in the community, leading to positive change.
- Reduced Depopulation: Slows migration from rural areas, retaining skilled workers and preserving local businesses and services.
- Improved Infrastructure: Increased local revenue allows investment in crucial areas like roads, playgrounds, and libraries.
Community Development Organisations
- Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs): 31 offices nationwide, serving as a one-stop shop for support and advice on starting or growing a business in Ireland.
- Leader Programme: EU-funded initiative supporting rural communities in developing local businesses and infrastructure.
- Pobal: Oversees the distribution of funding for community development initiatives.
- Area Partnership Companies (APCs): Encourage local enterprise and empower communities through training, volunteering, and employment opportunities.
Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs)
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Support and Services:
- Mentoring: Connects businesses with experienced advisors for guidance and advice.
- Training Programs: Organizes workshops for businesses covering topics like ‘Start Your Own Business.’
- Business Networking: Facilitates networking events to connect entrepreneurs.
- Financial Support: Provides grants for startup costs, expansion, market entry, and job growth.
Leader Programme
- Focus: Assisting rural communities in creating enterprises that benefit the local area.
- Areas of Support: Rural tourism, enterprise development, broadband, and basic services.
- Target Audience: Hard-to-reach communities and rural youth.
- Funding Mechanism: Local Action Groups, representing various stakeholders, select and award funds based on project proposals.
Pobal
- Role: Funds social initiatives to enhance the quality of life in communities.
- Funding Source: Grants from the government and the European Union.
- Collaboration: Supports the Department of Rural and Community Development in administering the Leader programme.
Area Partnership Companies (APCs)
- Mission: Promote local enterprise and improve the living standards of local communities.
- Services: Offer training opportunities, volunteering roles, and short-term employment on local projects.
- Target Groups: Focus on socially excluded groups, including children, families in disadvantaged areas, people with disabilities, the unemployed, and marginalized communities.
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