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Testing the Mix: Making regeneration, environmental and sustainable development programmes more inclusive for people from black and ethnic minority communities

Author: Venture International

Date: 2001

Publisher: Government Office for London

Description

A research project undertaken in four London boroughs – Southwark, Lambeth, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Newham – which aimed to find out why minority ethnic communities are less involved in regeneration and sustainable development programmes, and identify local solutions to address this disparity.

Main intended users

Aimed at local authorities, policy workers, community groups and voluntary sector organisations.

Available

Online

Costs

Available to download free of charge.

Comments

The document provides useful, practical information on engaging with minority ethnic communities. It also identifies key barriers and potential solutions to engagement.