ECC Social Value Reporting and Evaluation Framework
Essex County Council (ECC) has implemented a robust Social Value Reporting and Evaluation framework based on the Local Government Association's National TOMs method. This framework categorizes and assesses social value contributions in two parts - Value Score and Supporting Statement Score - to deri
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Seminar on Producers Organizations and Cooperatives
This seminar focuses on the concept of Producers Organizations (POs) and cooperatives, highlighting the role of extension services in strengthening these entities. It covers the establishment steps, reviews related studies, and emphasizes the benefits of POs for rural producers. The essential featur
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Understanding Social Entrepreneurship, Social Enterprise, and Social Innovation
Social entrepreneurship involves creating sustainable social impact, social enterprises address challenges in critical needs sectors, and social innovation focuses on developing effective solutions to social and environmental issues. These concepts emphasize creating social value while engaging with
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Understanding Social Determinants of Health
Chronic conditions like heart disease and cancer have multiple causes, not all biological. Social epidemiology studies the social distribution of health, morbidity, and mortality risk influenced by social status and conditions. Factors such as age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and social cond
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National Database of Cooperatives: Ministry of Cooperation Initiatives
The Ministry of Cooperation is developing a National Database of Cooperatives to enhance transparency, governance, and policymaking in the cooperative sector. The database aims to provide comprehensive information on cooperatives across sectors, improve coordination among stakeholders, and facilitat
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Understanding Cooperative and Organization Management
Cooperative and organization management involves the autonomous association of people working together to meet common economic, social, and cultural needs. The unique characteristics of cooperatives include autonomy, volunteerism, common needs, ownership, democratic control, and enterprise. Cooperat
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Anti-Poverty Practice Framework for Social Work in Northern Ireland
This framework emphasizes the importance of addressing poverty in social work practice in Northern Ireland. It aims to help social workers recognize and respond to the impact of poverty on individuals, families, and communities. Poverty is identified as a major social injustice, and social work prof
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Impacts of COVID-19 on Agriculture and Food Systems in Rwanda: Evidence from Farmers' Cooperatives
This study assesses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on agriculture and food systems in Rwanda, specifically in Huye and Nyamagabe districts. Funded by EPRN, the research aims to understand the implications of the pandemic, review government responses, and propose policy options to enhance secto
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Understanding the Importance of Social Skills for Mental Health Recovery
Social skills play a crucial role in how we communicate, interact, and form relationships with others. They are essential for personal, social, and professional success. Neglecting social skills can hinder mental health recovery, as they contribute to social recognition, acceptance, and building soc
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Understanding Medical Social Work and Its Impact on Patient Well-being
Medical Social Work, also known as Health Care Social Work, plays a crucial role in addressing the social, physical, and psychological needs of patients. Through providing case work, after-care, and convalescence services, Medical Social Workers contribute to reducing hospital readmissions, preventi
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Understanding the Concept of Social Action in Professional Social Work
Social action is a crucial method in professional social work that involves organized efforts to bring about structural changes in society or prevent adverse changes. It addresses social problems like the dowry system, environmental destruction, and health issues through mobilizing masses for impact
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Cooperatives-Based Community Economic Development Model in South Africa
The Cooperatives-Based Community Economic Development Model aims to transform South Africa into a mixed economic system driven by state-owned, privately-owned, and community/worker-owned enterprises organized as cooperatives. It seeks to reduce exploitation, promote justice and democracy in the econ
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Objectives and Importance of Social Legislation for Social Workers
Social legislation is inspired by the constitution and aims to remove discrimination, safeguard rights of vulnerable groups, and eradicate social evils. It plays a crucial role in social welfare by providing a legal basis for addressing societal issues, enhancing community well-being, and facilitati
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Overview of Social Security and Health Care System in Turkey
The social security system in Turkey comprises three main organizations: Social Insurance Institution (SGK/SSK), Social Security Institution for the Self-employed (Bag-Kur/SISE), and Pension Fund for Civil Servants (Emekli Sandigi). Hospitals in Turkey are dispersed among various social security and
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Phases and Steps of Social Case Work Process
Social case work process involves three main phases: Social Study, Social Diagnosis, and Social Treatment. The Social Study phase focuses on acquiring facts about the client's situation, while Social Diagnosis involves the professional opinion of the case worker towards a solution. Social Treatment
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Empowering Black Communities Through Cooperative Enterprises
Explore the significance of cooperatives, credit unions, and circles in empowering Black communities, highlighting their role in economic, social, and cultural development. With over 760 million individuals benefiting from the Cooperative Advantage, these community-centered models prioritize people
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Understanding the Difference Between Social Work and Social Welfare
Social work and social welfare are often used interchangeably, but there are distinct differences between the two. Social work involves highly trained professionals providing services to individuals and communities in need, using problem-solving methods. On the other hand, social welfare focuses on
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Understanding the Relationship Between Social Welfare and Social Work
Social welfare and social work are interconnected concepts aimed at enhancing societal well-being. Social welfare refers to a nation's system of programs and services meeting essential needs, while social work involves professional activities supporting individuals and communities in achieving socia
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Understanding Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprises
Social entrepreneurship involves individuals known as social entrepreneurs who focus on addressing social, cultural, or environmental issues without the sole aim of making profits. These enterprises operate with the goal of creating a social impact rather than prioritizing financial gain. Social ent
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Understanding Medical Social Work in Healthcare
Medical social work involves applying social work methods and philosophy in healthcare settings to help individuals with health and medical issues. Social workers play a vital role in various healthcare levels, from preventive care to continuing care, focusing on addressing patients' psycho-social b
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Social Innovation and Social Change: Increasing Impact
Explore the concepts of social innovation and change in the context of societal and economic development. Delve into the key principles of social innovation, its impact on society, and the characteristics that define a practice as a social innovation. Understand the complexity of assessing and analy
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Supporting Agricultural Cooperatives Development Project
This European Union-funded project, implemented by CARE and MEDF, aims to enhance productivity and competitiveness in the agricultural sector by fostering cooperation and market competitiveness among farmers through the establishment and growth of agricultural cooperatives. Key activities include re
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Understanding Value Perception in Agricultural Cooperatives
Explore how agricultural cooperatives in the Northwest present and perceive their value, aiming to bridge the gap between members' expectations and cooperative strategies. The study delves into declining coop memberships, communication challenges, and strategies to enhance member retention and enrol
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Data Coops and Power Dispersal in Digital Society
Michele Loi from the Digital Society Initiative at the University of Zurich discusses the concept of data cooperatives and their role in distributing data power. These cooperative structures allow for democratic control over data management, emphasizing individual ownership and shared asset utilizat
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Special Education Cooperatives: Overview and Financing
Explore the world of special education cooperatives, their objectives, and the financial aspects involved. Gain insights on accessing specialized services, administrative expertise, and funding opportunities to support member districts efficiently. Delve into topics like revenue sources, budgeting,
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History and Principles of Cooperative Movement in India
Explore the history and principles of cooperative movement in India, including open membership, democratic control, and member participation. Learn about the values and definition of cooperatives, as well as the important role of members in a cooperative society. Delve into the key principles that g
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Insights into Social Economy and Social Dialogue Research Outcomes
Research outcomes from the Mesmer+ project at HIVA KU Leuven reveal misalignments in social dialogue inclusiveness, challenges faced by social economy entities, and the role of employers in the social economy. Recommendations include enhancing the role of social economy employers and promoting inclu
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Consolidating Statistics on Cooperatives: Current Status, Opportunities, and Challenges
This presentation discusses the current status of cooperatives, focusing on the opportunities and challenges in statistics related to the social and solidarity economy. It covers background information, guidelines, definitions, structures, and key initiatives towards improving national statistics on
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Understanding Cooperatives: A Guide to Co-op Business Models
Cooperatives, or co-ops, are businesses owned and controlled by the people who use their services. They follow the principles of user-ownership, user-control, and user-benefit. Co-ops differ from corporations in that they serve their members' needs rather than focusing solely on profits. Anyone can
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Social Economy and Innovation in Emilia-Romagna Region
Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy highlights the importance of social economy and innovation for sustainable development. Various initiatives such as Social Cooperatives and Voluntary Associations contribute to the region's social well-being. The focus on social values and not-for-profit activities dri
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Insights on Livestock Marketing, Agricultural Cooperatives, and Rural Economic Impacts
Explore a wide range of topics in the agricultural sector, including the role of Agricultural Cooperatives, Rural Electric Cooperatives, and Farm Credit Associations in generating significant economic impacts. Delve into innovative tools like the Farm Transition Simulator and understand the potentia
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Understanding Social Skills Development in Students
Explore the reasons behind students lacking social skills in school settings and analyze the challenges some face even after receiving social skills instruction. Discover the key social skills required for appropriate interactions and the importance of social competence for overall well-being. Delve
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Impact of Mobile Technology on Women-Led Farming Cooperatives in Lesotho
Exploring the transformative role of mobile technology in empowering women-led farming cooperatives in Lesotho, this study delves into the economic growth, enhanced connectivity, and increased efficiency brought about by the distribution of cell phones. Through qualitative evaluations over four year
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Understanding Social Neuroscience: Exploring Human Sociality and Well-Being
Social neuroscience delves into how the brain processes social interactions and their impact on human well-being. It focuses on the interconnectedness between social connections and overall life satisfaction, suggesting that humans are inherently social beings with a strong need for social belonging
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Social Entrepreneurship and Social Inclusion in Bulgaria
The development and implementation of social entrepreneurship practices in Bulgaria aim to promote social inclusion through the development of the social economy. The focus is on combining economic results with social objectives, managed transparently with measurable, positive financial value. Vario
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Understanding the Role of Social Cooperatives in Desistance and Employment Integration
Exploring the intersection of social cooperatives, desistance, and employment integration, this research delves into the impact of work on individuals' identities and social integration. It discusses the challenges and opportunities in supporting work reintegration, particularly in the UK and Italia
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Diverse Social Entities Mining from Linked Data in Social Networks
This research focuses on mining diverse social entities from linked data in social networks using a DF-tree structure and DF-growth mining algorithm. The study explores the extraction of important linked data in social networks and the mining of various social entities such as friends. Prominence va
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Cooperative Movement in Andaman & Nicobar Islands: A Comprehensive Overview
The cooperative movement in Andaman & Nicobar Islands began in 1946 with the registration of the first society. Since then, the growth of cooperative societies has been significant, with a focus on various sectors like agriculture, fisheries, construction, tourism, and more. These cooperatives have
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Understanding Social Geography: Meaning, Scope, and Differences
Social geography is a branch of human geography focusing on social structures, groups, and activities. It examines the spatial arrangement of social phenomena, social differences, and patterns in understanding socially defined population groups. The scope of social geography includes analyzing spati
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Challenges Faced by the Cooperatives Sector in South Africa
The South African National Apex Co-operatives (SANACO) presented on the limitations of the cooperatives sector in South Africa, highlighting challenges such as a hostile environment, lack of government procurement support, resource mobilization issues, and coordination problems. The government's Eco
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