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In this section, we discuss and debate current issues from a social development professional's perspective and invite you to get involved as well by sending in your feedback to info@sddirect.org.uk. The pieces represent the views of the consultants concerned and are not necessarily representative of the organisation as a whole. So don't be surprised to find them different in style and content to our regular summaries of lengthy, detailed and conscientiously researched reports featured in our Case Studies and Cutting Edge sections.
Bringing an extreme poverty focus into urban poverty programming
Sue Phillips argues that measures to empower the 'urban poor' through supporting or developing community-based structures need to be challenged. She asks whether they bring real benefits to the extreme poor, or whether the rules of engagement either prevent or make it difficult for the poorest to access programme benefits?
Little people in the Big Society
Sarah Huxley argues that an inclusive BIG society can reap economic and social rewards especially if young people get involved.