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R
e s e a r c h
Social
Participation Study
Study
on the Institutional Functionality for Development
Objetive: The aim of this study is
to determine the weaknesses and strengths of a particular
institutional structure in relation to its capacity to stimulate
local economic development.
Aspects to analyse:
* Institutional density
Regional
and local public authorities structure to stimulate
development (For example: Government offices or
departments, development plans, etc.)
Regional
and local laws and rules which directly or indirectly
stimulate or deter social and economic development.
Institutional
channels for private and social sector participation in
regional and local development processes.
Institutional
networks among local agents including the public sector,
universities, private and social organisations,
technological centres, etc.
Local
networks with external agents.
Role
of non-governmental organisations (NGO's) in development
issues.
* Institutional efficiency
Educational
level and work experience of civil servants working in
local development issues.
Origin
of the main development actions currently implemented.
Participation
of the federal, regional and local authorities in local
development policies (design, implementation, financing
and evaluation).
Coordination
and synergy of development actions.
Public,
private and social points of view about which are the
main problems and challenges to achieve economic
development goals. Public, private and social proposals
of solutions for facing them.
Governmental
position on civil society and private sector active and
constant participation on development processes.
Agents to whom the
study should be directed:
* Members of regional and
local governments.
* Representatives of
business associations and chambers of commerce.
* Representatives of
social organisations.
* Members of universities
and technological centres.
Survey methodology: The nature of the study implies
the utilisation of qualitative and quantitative methods. The main
elements of the survey are:
* Clear definition of analysis
and evaluation criteria.
* Design of questionnaires
refered to specific indicators.
* Sample design.
* Generating and collecting
information.
* Database construction.
* Information analysis.
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