All adding up to innovative ways of prising productive investment and endeavour from the private and third sectors, in order to bolster the economy.

BBC: The Scottish budget fight begins

During the debate Conservative AM Janet Finch Saunders called on local authorities to engage with the independent and third sectors more widely to ensure that the viability of local economies is sustainable.

BBC: Plaid Cymru debate

The Scottish government wishes to see greater collaboration between the public and third sectors.

BBC: Education Committee