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Blog: What Works in Fife?

Tim Kendrick, strategic lead for the Fife What Works Scotland case site area, explains in November 2014 what the collaborative work will focus on in his area.

Social Sciences Communications July 11, 2018 Read more

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What Works Scotland was an initiative to improve the way local areas in Scotland use evidence to make decisions about public service development and reform. It explored how public services could start to work towards the recommendations of the Christie Commission on the Future Delivery of Public Services and the Scottish Government’s priorities for reform. ...

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  • What Works Scotland closed but resources still available February 18, 2020
  • In search of effective collaborative challenge for a more equitable society June 5, 2019
  • Community-led activity: time to invest in expansion June 4, 2019
  • Tackling inequalities by supporting 'enterprising' communities June 4, 2019
  • Extending the community sector inquiry through a cross-sector learning community? May 29, 2019

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