The solution, part one: banish self pity and focus on the opportunities
Yesterday John Tizard, an independent strategic adviser and formerly founding director of the Centre for Public Service Partnerships, assessed the problems facing the voluntary sector. Today he examines the way forwardSo what is to be done about the growing sense of anger, helplessness and deep frustration in the sector that I described yesterday? While there are clearly no easy answers, I offer some thoughts.
First, the sector has to stop feeling sorry for itself and recognise the need for change. The truth is that, historically, it has always evolved to meet changing needs and respond to contemporary economic and social conditions.
The sector is a dynamic one that is and always has been constantly repositioning itself in order to promote the needs and aspirations of its beneficiaries in changed political environments. Today is no exception. There is, and is going to be, less public money. As a result, change is inevitable and it is happening all around us.
Top Qatari companies and banks have launched a series of initiatives to recruit qualified Qatari youth as part of the Qatar Career Fair (QCF) starting at Doha Exhibition Centre today. The five-day fair concludes on April 14. Among the companies that
