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Creating synergies: Local government facilitating learning and development through partnerships
Summary
- Item:
- 10328
- Title:
- Creating synergies: Local government facilitating learning and development through partnerships
- Type:
- Managed research project
- Project no:
- NR4013
- Status:
- Finished
- Date commenced:
- 1 July 2004
- Contact:
- Peter Waterhouse
- phone: +61 3 9486 8600
- email: pwhouse@wli.com.au
Purpose
The purpose of this research is to provide an in depth understanding of the way some successful and varied projects have managed the partnering relationship to achieve significant community, education and economic goals with the support of the VLGA. The four case studies provide examples of projects at different stages of development, each with different community drivers, set in metropolitan and rural environments. The project will build upon current research within the field and test the observations and findings made by others.
Approach
Case studies
Research questions
* How have opportunities for partnerships been conceived and negotiated?
* How has ownership among stakeholder groups been established and sustained?
* What has been the role of VET and how could it further enhance the project/s?
* What has been the role of the VLGA and how can similar bodies support new projects?
* How have the project/s maintained relevance as the pressures and drivers have changed?
* What can these projects teach others seeking education and training partnerships to realize social and economic goals?
Methodology
Stage 1: Planning and Preparation
Initial literature review summarising material available on
* community capital,
* industry/community/government partnerships
Project design & protocols developed and presented to Reference Group.
Approved design presented to participating case study projects.
Relationships forged with key stakeholders in each case study project
Stage 2: Data Gathering and Analysis
Data gathered, documented and analysed under key themes relating to research questions. Framework for comparative analysis completed.
Stage 3: Report Writing and Feedback
Report drafted. Feedback to VLGA and each case study project
Stage 4: Final Report
Organisations
Workplace Learning Initiatives is an organisation known for VET research and has participated in the debates within the VET field. The company continues to grow as a training and research organisation, to articulate interaction between these two areas of operation and to sustain a credible and critical voice to further adult learning and its links with employment and community. (See www.wli.com.au).
Richard Brown & Associates is an organization which has had extensive experience of working in the areas of media, communication, training, organisation development and project management in the government, corporate and community sectors, throughout Australia and in PNG. The company has also been involved in leading and advising community organisations and has worked with the ABC and 3ZZZ in consulting and facilitating groups and individuals of diverse backgrounds.
