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The Process for Developing the Framework
66. In developing a framework for tackling poverty, inequality and deprivation we aim to engage with a broad range of stakeholders, to harness their knowledge and experience of what has worked to date and their views on how we can achieve greater progress in the future. This paper will be circulated to a wide range of stakeholders across Scotland, ranging from service providers to the Third Sector, the world of business and academia. It is also available on the Scottish Government website at www.scotland.gov.uk/consultations/current and we would welcome written views from anyone who wishes to comment. A form for written responses is included with the covering letter.
67. We are keen however to engage with stakeholders in a way which goes beyond the traditional method of written response. We will therefore be hosting a series of events to seek views on development of the framework and on the key questions set out in this discussion document. We will also be working with colleagues across the Scottish Government to ensure that issues of poverty, inequality and deprivation are considered with stakeholders across a range of policy areas, and included in consultations which may already be taking place (for example, as part of the work of the Health Inequalities Task Force, the developing Early Years Strategy, the ongoing National Conversation, and the Youth Strategy (where it is intended that universal services and opportunities for all young people can be accessed by those from disadvantaged communities and minority groups, thereby improving life chances for those at risk of poverty while also addressing the needs of all young people in Scotland.))
68. In addition we have asked CoSLA, as one of our partners in the development of the framework, to consult with their members.
69. We have also asked the Poverty Alliance, as our other key partner in the development process, to undertake a consultation with people experiencing poverty, building on their experience gained through the Get Heard process.
70. In arranging specific consultation events we are keen to engage with as wide a range of interested parties as possible, so if you are keen to be involved please send your details to alan.nicholson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk , Tel: 0131 244 7369. The Poverty Alliance will shortly be announcing details of events related to the consultation exercise. Please check www.povertyalliance.org for further details.
71. The consultation process will run between now and the summer (with any written comments invited by 2 May 2008), following which we will draw together and publish the framework later this year.
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