presenter(s)’ affiliation(s) the impacts of the third sector: what is known and what do we want to...

Presenter(s)’ affiliation(s)

The impacts of the Third Sector:What is known and what do we want to know?

Brussels, October 15th 2014

Karl Henrik SivesindResearch professor, Institute for Social Research, Oslo

Measuring impact. Enhancing visibility.

The impacts of the Third Sector

Objective: Create knowledge that will advance the contributions of the Third Sector in Europe

PresupposesA definition of the Third SectorMeasurement the output of the Third SectorIdentification of impacts of the Third Sector on other parts of societyResearch on impacts is scattered and inconclusive, there is no handbook!Stakeholders know from experience which impacts that are most significant for social, economic, and cultural development

Measuring impact. Enhancing visibility.

The Third Sector and its interface with other parts of society

Measuring impact. Enhancing visibility.

Impacts of the third sector?

Output: Employment, expenditures, income from different sources, volunteering, membershipImpacts: Social, economic, cultural Wellbeing and quality of life Innovation Civic engagement, advocacy Economic impacts, local community development Human resources

Impact on society at local and central level?Impact on individuals: Volunteers, employees, participants, donors, clients, users? Positive and negative effects?

Measuring impact. Enhancing visibility.

Discussion

What specific types of impacts does the Third Sector have under each of these headlines?

Wellbeing and quality of life Innovation Civic engagement, advocacy Economic impacts, local community development Human resources Other? Are there any particular impacts on the EU-level?

Brainstorming in pairs or small groupsSummary discussion in plenary: Generate a list of priority consensus indicators

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