Development programme for the Manifesto and Task Force

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Task Force

Many of the elements of the programme are under development already. However, a Task Force is needed to develop some parts which are missing, and develop longer-term proposals for funding and support. It could do some or all of the following - depending on how far the communications and animation system facilitated collaboration between different projects. The manifesto proposes that the Task Force should:

• set up and supports the pathfinders (7)
• creates the virtual resource centre which will be available to the pilots and anyone else (4)
• look at international experience as part of the resource centre development (4)
• create a network for champions - pilots and others (9)
• run consultation and participation exercises. These could be part of the debates (2) and local development
• produce recommendations on the longer-term agency, business models, funding etc (8)
• works with BBC and others in the online industry on debates (2), the Hub (3) and overall programme.

 The Task Force should draw on expertise from public, private and community sectors. Ideally it should start work with Government support, linked to the Policy Action Team 15 programme on social exclusion.