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<DIV><SPAN class=426132409-18102006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Today NCVO and the
ICT Hub have launched the first in a series of reports looking at how new
technologies are changing the environment in which, and the ways in which, VCOs
work (as mentioned by Andy last week!) This first report examines the
impact of ICT on the sector's 'voice' and representation roles by looking
at the activities of consultation and campaigning. It
explains technological, political and social trends, highlights
current innovative practice in the use of ICTs and discusses both risks and
opportunities for the future. The report is written by the Hansard Society
and NCVO.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=426132409-18102006><FONT face=Arial size=2>It is available as a
free PDF here - <SPAN class=727330509-18102006><FONT face=Arial size=2><A
href="http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/publications/publication.asp?id=3458">http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/publications/publication.asp?id=3458</A></FONT></SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=426132409-18102006><FONT face=Arial size=2>Best
wishes</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=426132409-18102006><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Megan</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P><B><FONT face=Arial size=2>Megan Griffith, Research Officer, Third Sector
Foresight</FONT></B> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>NCVO, Regent's Wharf, 8 All
Saints Street, London, N1 9RL</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial size=2>Tel: (020) 7520
2483, Fax: 020 7713 5635, HelpDesk: 0800 2 798798</FONT> <BR><FONT face=Arial
size=2><BR>NCVO’s Third Sector Foresight project helps voluntary and community
organisations to plan effectively for the future by providing information on
trends affecting the sector and planning guidance to deal with these. For more
information, visit<U> </U></FONT><U><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><A
href="http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/3s4"
target=_blank>http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/3s4</A></FONT></U></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>NCVO - the National Council for Voluntary
Organisations - aims to give a shared voice to voluntary organisations and to
help them achieve the highest standards of practice and effectiveness in all
areas of their work. Members of NCVO enjoy access to a range of benefits
including information, networks, influence and a range of discounted products
and services. To find out more please contact NCVO’s membership team on 020 7520
2414, email <A
href="mailto:membership@ncvo-vol.org.uk">mailto:membership@ncvo-vol.org.uk</A>
or visit our web site at</FONT><U> <FONT face=Arial size=2><A
href="http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/"
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