Listen Hear: The Right to be Heard : Report of the Commission on Poverty, Participation and Power
- ISBN-10
- 1861343035
- ISBN-13
- 9781861343031
- Category
- Social Science / Sociology / General
- Pages
- 63
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Authors
- UK Coalition Against Poverty. Commission on Poverty, Participation and Power
Description
Why don't more people experiencing poverty vote? Or take part in consultations? Why don't they participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives? This report, commissioned by the Commission on Poverty, Participation and Power looks at the possible answers.It found that - despite the declared commitment of the UK government - too many experiences of participation without the power to bring about change have left people in poverty highly sceptical. The Commission consisted of half grassroots and half public life representatives and built on Voices for Change, a two-year consultation with local groups across the UK to identify barriers which prevent people living in poverty participating in decision making.The report reveals the stark divide between policy makers and the people they claim to represent. It highlights the radical changes needed to make sure that participation does not just echo back the views of those in power. And it argues that without these changes, policies to tackle poverty and revitalise democracy will not succeed.Listen hear is important reading for all those involved in anti-poverty and regeneration work, including community groups, voluntary organisations, local authorities, the devolved administrations, public authorities and central government - and of course, above all, people experiencing poverty themselves.
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