This report draws on a systematic review of published evidence to provide lessons on empowerment for policy makers and practitioners. It aims to enable the development of workable activities for empowerment underpinned by a sound evidence base. It focuses on six key mechanisms that facilitate empowerment: asset transfer; citizen governance; electronic participation; participatory budgeting; petitions; redress.
The report includes details of a number of case studies such as 'Regeneration through asset transfer' in Amble, 'Online empowerment in Wolverhampton' and 'Engaging young people in Newcastle'. Contents include: understanding empowerment; understanding your community; understanding available tools; understanding the challenges; understanding your offer.