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“When ownership is local and national, and various stakeholders work together, program innovations have a greater chance to take root and survive.” quote by Ruth Simmons
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“When ownership is local and national, and various stakeholders work together, program innovations have a greater chance to take root and survive.”

Ruth Simmons

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Source Speech: Remarks on Community Partnerships, 2015

Local ownership and collaboration increase program durability and impact.

In simple terms: Working together locally helps programs last.

Key Takeaway

Foster local stakeholder collaboration.

Themes

community collaboration sustainability leadership policy

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

advisory policy

When to use this quote

  • community development
  • public health initiatives
  • education reform
  • nonprofit projects
  • government programs

Key Concepts

social capital collective efficacy institutional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you build trust among diverse stakeholders?
  • What incentives encourage local ownership?
A Different Perspective

Local ownership may be limited by resources or political will.

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