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03 Sep 2010

In western developed countries, the migration of populations from the land to cities is more or less complete. The 5% of people who still `do` agriculture, do so by choice – and produce more food than our people can consume. But in the developing world, this rural to urban shift is just getting into its stride; It is estimated that across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, there are 5 million new city dwellers every month. The population of Chongqing in China is put at 30million – a mega-city. Every day, another 1500 arrive – and every day another 1.5million sq ft of floor space is constructed. Scientists project that during this century – humankind will become an entirely urban species. Because people in cities have smaller families than on the land, they also predict that, circa 2050, the population of the world will peak at around 9 billion – and thereafter – for the first time in history – decline.

 My ancestors were subsistence level farmers from the mountainous Abruzzo region of Italy – who moved to Scotland after the Great War – economic migrants. The research shows that once such folk urbanise – they almost never return to the land – so it is with our tribe. True, some cousins have built smart holiday or retirement homes in our valley – they may harvest olives – grow some fruit and veg – even make (undrinkable) wine – but they’re just playing at it. Countless centuries, at the mercy of the land and the elements, are over. For better or worse, we’re all townies now.

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Announcing the current 3 year spending round (2008 – 2011), Scottish Govt made it clear to the Councils of Voluntary Service (£11m) and Volunteer Centres (£11m) that this would be the last such award – that henceforth Govt would deal only...Read more
 
Networks 1st denotes the collective identity of Scotlands Local Social Enterprise Networks (LSENs). This 'stand alone' website is being developed to inform their work and reflect their shared interests and is hosted by Senscot until Networks1st becomes independently sustainable. Senscot is funded by Scottish Government for 3 years to help achieve this.
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Networks1st Weekly Update: 9- Sep 2010

Big Senscot turnout for yesterday’s `next steps for social enterprise in Scotland` Conference in Glasgow. Great speakers – 240 delegates – an inspiring occasion. This was the gathering of a much more mature and confident community than even last year. As well as surviving the Q&A at the end, I particularly enjoyed Toby Eccles` (Social Finance) presentation on Social Impact Bonds and their potential to change the nature of investment in social enterprise. We’ll keep you posted on their progress. Congratulations are due to CEiS who organise this annual event – which has become unmissable. Here’s the list of speakers, http://www.senscot.net/view_art.php?viewid=9739

The Perth and Kinross SEN are hosting a Fun Gala Day at Giraffes Cafe on Sat 18th September, 11-4pm at The Green, South Inch Park. Social Enterprises are invited to have a stand on the day to exhibit, sell goods and provide activities. To book a stand, get in touch with Anna anna@senscot.net for more information here http://www.senscot.net/networks1st/shownotice.php?articleid=289

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