Sir. David King is correct of course – community buy in is essential for long term change to get traction and ownership. But it’s also correct to say that the failure to act on the part of national and other orders of government gets downloaded onto communities to solve – usually without resources but with a hearty handshake and effusive words of encouragement. What would be wonderful if somewhere on this endangered planet both could function – communities and local governments accorded a key role within a robust national strategy.

Thanks!
Bob