Strengthening the role of third sector intermediary bodies in democratic governance: developing strategies with state and non-state actors
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Third sector intermediary bodies bridge community and state perspectives in governance. Co-designing policy recommendations requires clear communication to navigate diverse stakeholder input effectively.
Area Of Science
- Social Sciences
- Public Policy
- Community Engagement
Background
- Third sector intermediary bodies are crucial for representing community voices in democratic governance.
- Navigating relationships between the third sector and the state presents a significant challenge for these bodies.
Purpose Of The Study
- To present outcomes and learnings from a knowledge exchange (KE) project focused on policy recommendations for third sector intermediary bodies.
- To reflect on the process and challenges of engaging diverse stakeholders in developing collective recommendations.
Main Methods
- A knowledge exchange (KE) project was co-designed with a third sector intermediary body.
- Stakeholders participated in KE events, interviews, and focus groups to develop policy recommendations.
Main Results
- Developing collective policy ideas with diverse stakeholders is complex, risking diluted recommendations.
- Co-designing projects and implementing evidence present challenges.
Conclusions
- Clear and upfront communication is essential when collaborating with organizations.
- Third sector intermediary bodies serve as vital knowledge brokers, linking community experience with democratic governance.
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