HRDC - AHRDA - Capacity Self-Assessment 1999

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Socio-Economic Integration Capacity

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			RBA/AHRDA Economic Integration	1 of 4 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA Program Initiatives Impact the Local Economy?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA provides financial support to local aboriginal business associations.
	2		RBA/AHRDA participates with CEDO in identifying potential market opportunities.
	3		RBA/AHRDA staff are involved in local business groups/committees.
	4		RBA/AHRDA sponsors joint business ventures in community.
	5		RBA/AHRDA offers programs and services that support local business.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			RBA/AHRDA Economic Integration	2 of 4 Issues

Issue: 2	Does RBA/AHRDA Offer Programs that Directly Support the Local Economy?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA offers self-employment assistance.
	2		RBA/AHRDA offers entrepreneurship training.
	3		RBA/AHRDA offers wage subsidies.
	4		RBA/AHRDA offers entrepreneurship programs for youth.
	5		RBA/AHRDA offers entrepreneurship programs for disabled People.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			RBA/AHRDA Economic Integration	3 of 4 Issues

Issue: 3	Does RBA/AHRDA Involve Local Businesses in its Programs and Services?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA consults with local business to establish LMD objectives.
	2		RBA/AHRDA purchases programs and services from local businesses.
	3		RBA/AHRDA joint ventures with local business to provide services.
	4		RBA/AHRDA funds LMD projects initiated by local businesses.
	5		Member(s) of the local business community sit on RBA/AHRDA Board.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			RBA/AHRDA Economic Integration	4 of 4 Issues

Issue: 4	Does RBA/AHRDA Tie Programs to Economic Development?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		Training is tied to long term sustainable jobs.
	2		LMD initiatives target economic development opportunities.
	3		RBA/AHRDA planning reflects local economic development initiatives.
	4		RBA/AHRDA participates in local economic development workshops.
	5		RBA/AHRDA places high priority on local economic development.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			RBA/AHRDA Community Integration	1 of 4 Issues

Issue: 1	Is RBA/AHRDA a Community Based Organization?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA is dedicated to serving the LMD needs of the community.
	2		Community members provide input into RBA/AHRDA programming.
	3		RBA/AHRDA programs address community needs and standards.
	4		RBA/AHRDA communicates program results to community.
	5		RBA/AHRDA is physically located in the community(s) it serves.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			RBA/AHRDA Community Integration	2 of 4 Issues

Issue: 2	Does RBA/AHRDA have a Positive Impact on the Community?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA programs are tied to local social development strategies.
	2		RBA/AHRDA programs reflect the social values of the community.
	3		RBA/AHRDA programs are sensitive to community healing/wellness.
	4		RBA/AHRDA offers programs for youth.
	5		RBA/AHRDA offers programs for disabled.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			RBA/AHRDA Community Integration	3 of 4 Issues

Issue: 3	Do RBA/AHRDA Programs Reflect the Needs/Aspirations of the Community?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA consults regularly with community leadership.
	2		RBA/AHRDA success measurement is partially defined by the community.
	3		RBA/AHRDA programs address local employment needs/opportunities.
	4		RBA/AHRDA initiatives address community skills/competency gaps.
	5		RBA/AHRDA works closely with other community institutions.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			RBA/AHRDA Community Integration	4 of 4 Issues

Issue: 4	Does RBA/AHRDA Address A Wellness/Healing (W/H) Issues of Clients?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA is aware of W/H centres available within the community.
	2		RBA/AHRDA trains staff to be sensitive to W/H issues.
	3		RBA/AHRDA provides W/H literature to clients seeking assistance.
	4		RBA/AHRDA staff refers clients to contacts they have in the W/H field.
	5		RBA/AHRDA Board has representation on it from the health or W/H field.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Entrepreneurship Development	1 of 3 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA Support a Full Range of Entrepreneurial Programs?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA provides self-employment assistance programs.
	2		RBA/AHRDA provides entrepreneurship training workshops.
	3		RBA/AHRDA provides entrepreneurship programs for youth.
	4		RBA/AHRDA provides entrepreneurship programs for disabled people.
	5		RBA/AHRDA provides other types of entrepreneurship programs.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Entrepreneurship Development	2 of 3 Issues

Issue: 2	Does RBA/AHRDA Support Programs that Directly Assist Entrepreneurship?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA offers wage subsidies.
	2		RBA/AHRDA offers upgrading/life-skills training.
	3		RBA/AHRDA offers financial management training.
	4		RBA/AHRDA maintains an HR inventory and offers an HR referral service.
	5		RBA/AHRDA offers entrepreneurship/business counselling/mentorship.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Entrepreneurship Development	3 of 3 Issues

Issue: 3	Does RBA/AHRDA Participate in Community Entrepreneurship Initiatives?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA partners with local institutions to assist small businesses.
	2		RBA/AHRDA refers entrepreneurs to various business support agencies.
	3		RBA/AHRDA participates in local small business conferences/workshops.
	4		RBA/AHRDA provides advice to entrepreneurs interested in LMD.
	5		RBA/AHRDA participates in local chamber of commerce.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Cultural Integration	1 of 2 Issues

Issue: 1	Does RBA/AHRDA Reflect the Local Culture in its Program Delivery?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA staff involve local customs/traditions in daily activities.
	2		RBA/AHRDA staff are sensitive to & understand local customs/traditions.
	3		RBA/AHRDA mandate/mission incorporates local cultural principles.
	4		RBA/AHRDA programs incorporate local culture into their design.
	5		Culture plays an important role in developing RBA/AHRDA programs.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Capacity Dimension			Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Capacity Criteria			Cultural Integration	2 of 2 Issues

Issue: 2	Does RBA/AHRDA Support Local Cultural Development?			Yes	N/A
Indicators	1		RBA/AHRDA offers assistance to clients in their language of preference.
	2		RBA/AHRDA offers training instruction in local language.
	3		RBA/AHRDA participates in community cultural activities.
	4		RBA/AHRDA partners with cultural institutions to provide programs.
	5		RBA/AHRDA approaches activities holistically / decisions by consensus.
Record total number of capacity indicators identified for this issue or check N/A.
Comments:

Score Card
Socio-Economic Integration Capacity
Total Score	Capacity Dimension	Capacity Criteria		Capacity Issues	Capacity Indicators
/ 65	Socio - Economic Integration	1	RBA/AHRDA Economic Integration	4	20
		2	RBA/AHRDA Community Integration	4	20
		3	Entrepreneurship Development	3	15
		4	Cultural Development	2	10
			Total	13	65

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