An article examined the impact of devolution on policy developments in relation to the third sector. Devolution had created important new space for policy development: but the direction of travel in all four countries had remained 'remarkably similar'.
Source: Pete Alcock, 'New policy spaces: the impact of devolution on third sector policy in the UK', Social Policy and Administration, Volume 46 Number 2
Links: Abstract
Date: 2012-Feb
A report examined volunteering in Wales, and suggested ways in which it could be encouraged.
Source: Volunteering and Citizen Involvement in Wales: Looking to the future, Wales Council for Voluntary Action
Links: Report
Date: 2012-Jan
A report examined evidence on the role of co-operatives in Wales. Co-operatives played an important role in the economy and employment, turning over more than £1 billion per year and providing around 7,000 jobs. They tended to be more innovative and more responsive to customer needs than mainstream businesses, and also had high standards of corporate social responsibility.
Source: Victoria Winckler, Co-operatives in the Welsh Economy, Wales Co-operative Centre
Links: Report | WCC press release
Date: 2012-Jan
