Representation
The makeup (gender & race) of respondents in all groups were predominantly
white males.
What type of evaluation was done based off the belief that the value of the program lied mainly in the planning process rather than measurable economic outcomes?
Process evaluation
The community beyond EDD stadd and CEDS participants is largely unaware of or uncertain about EDD activities leading to more negative assessments of outcomes and process, which suggests in this case:
familiarity breeds satisfaction rather than contempt.
Improving what aspect of committee composition is essential for better equity in economic development planning?
Diversity of representation
What federal planning requirement (since 1965) must be updated every 5 years?
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
This evaluation assessed programs using 4 components:
input, process, output, and outcome.
The broader community's limited knowledge of EDD activities indicated a need for
Better public outreach and marketing / public awareness.
The EDA operates a number of grant programs in pursuit of its mission to _______?
generate and retain jobs and stimulate economic growth in distressed areas.
This practical constraint often drove project selection more than abstract goals did.
Availability of funding
What percent of respondents indicated that the level of unemployment was an important (as opposed to moderate) consideration in making economic development policy?
67%
Instead of measuring actual measurements of economic data (like job creation or income growth), this study focused on ______ measures, which created an inherent ____.
Perceptual measures; limitation
_____ interests are well represented but _____ interests are much less so. (context: CEDS committees/groups)
Business and government ; community and diversity
Reese and Fasenfest indicate that CEDS committees don't fully represent their communities. What groups were identified that were underrepresented?
Human services, minorities, labor unions, low income groups, and community or neighborhood groups.
This policy area had the highest level of EDD involvement.
Technical assistance at 90%
1/4 of participants in the CEDS planning process did not think that it results in a
full reassessment or evaluation of local needs and goals.