A report examined recent research evidence on the third sector in Scotland, and identified the ways in which it contributed to the Scottish Government's five strategic objectives.
Source: Rod Dacombe and Stephen Bach, The Evidence Base for Third Sector Policy in Scotland: A review of selected recent literature, Scottish Government (web publication only)
Date: 2009-Oct
The Scottish Government published a plan designed to encourage people to participate in the running of their neighbourhoods.
Source: Community: Scottish Community Empowerment Action Plan, Scottish Government (web publication only)
Links: Plan | SG press release | New Start report
Date: 2009-Mar