%0 Journal Article %J Open Source Business Resource %D 2011 %T The Social Management of Risk %A David Péloquin %A Jean Kunz %A Nicola Gaye %X In this article, we discuss a conceptual framework on the social management of risk and highlight the role of the community sector in that process. We introduce the topic of risk, illustrate how it is distinct from the concept of uncertainty, and show how different social actors assess risk differently. Next, we introduce the "social management of risk" approach, which takes a broad view of the potential actors involved in pursuing societal objectives in relation to risk. Finally, we discuss the role of the community sector is the social management of risk. While this framework is presented in the context of social policy, it can be generalized to any situations where social actors respond to and manage risks in a multi-player environment. %B Open Source Business Resource %I Talent First Network %C Ottawa %8 04/2011 %G eng %U http://timreview.ca/article/435 %N April 2011 %9 Articles %1 Policy Research Initiative David Péloquin joined the federal public service of Canada in 1981 and has held a variety of positions within the federal Department of Finance (notably in the areas of social policy, financial sector policy and fiscal federalism), the Economic Council of Canada, the Intergovernmental Affairs secretariat of the Privy Council Office and the Policy Research Initiative. He also served an assignment to the Commonwealth Government of Australia, working on fiscal equalization, health care transfers and related issues at both the Commonwealth Grants Commission and Commonwealth Treasury and subsequently served as Special Advisor to the Expert Panel on Equalization and Territorial Formula Financing. %2 Policy Research Initiative Dr. Jean Lock Kunz is a Director of the Policy Research Initiative (PRI). In her current position, she leads PRI's projects on social innovation, network governance, and on multicultural diversity for 21st century Canada. Her other areas of work include policy research on the development of ethnic villages and migrant integration in China. Prior to joining the Public Service, Jean had worked in the non-government sector as well as in universities. She has written extensively on issues relating to immigration, multiculturalism, race relations, labour force participation, youth, and media. An immigrant to Canada, Jean began her career in policy research at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, Shanghai, China. %3 Policy Research Initiative Nicola Gaye is a researcher at the Policy Research Initiative (PRI). She is a graduate of the University of Concordia with an MA in Public Policy and Public Administration. Her specific areas of interest include immigration, diversity, and international affairs.