The Future of Caring in the Norwich Economy

Between now and the end of March 2022 I’m talking to people in Norwich, the regional city centre of Norfolk, England, about how care is valued in the wider economy. It’s part of the research and innovation work that the Norwich Good Economy Commission is funding.  Amongst the movement of inclusive economic thinking and practice,… Continue reading The Future of Caring in the Norwich Economy

The practice of noticing

Whatever phase we’re all in now, it’s so easy to be so deeply enmeshed in it, that I cannot look up or around to notice what’s occurring.     Whilst so much is back and forth and so much still feels like it is on hold.  Even if the next phase is to be towards something… Continue reading The practice of noticing

Where is our ambition for community-led tech?

A few months ago I shared the Bennett Institute’s ground-breaking synthesis of research on Community Infrastructure. Making the case for investment in spaces and places that enable people to meet across distinct lines in communities of place. That – they argue – have more impact on the economics and wellbeing of communities than large scale, politically attractive… Continue reading Where is our ambition for community-led tech?