Gävle kommun
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Ambulance Services
The Ambulance services in Buffalo City and Gävle were earlier involved in the project “Disaster management”. It was successful and it opened our eyes to issues in the ambulance organization in both South Africa and Sweden, but more importantly it showed how both countries could assist each other to develop the ambulance services. The projects…
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Good Governance and Decision Making
The overall objective of the Good Governance Decision Making project is a more democratic society – improved decision making powers of local government, its citizens and groups within the community in order to find sustainable ways to meet social, economic and environmental needs and improve the quality of lives for all who live in the…
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Renewable Energy Pilot
The overall objective of the project is improved organizational structures and preparedness for energy-related issues. With the help of this project we see that in 10-15 years the following has happened: When the project is finalized, both Gävle Energi and Buffalo City will have exchanged methods for improving energy efficiency, established pre-requisites for implementation of…
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Youth Engagement
The project tackles the issue of the challenge of including youth in the local democratic processes. In today`s situation, the strategic and political decisions in the municipalities concerning youth are not always knowledge-based. The knowledge on the situation of youth, their opinions and how they lead their lives, is inadequate. In addition, the knowledge and…
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Non-Discrimination in Local Governance
The ”Non-Discrimination in Local Governance” project aims to reduce intolerance amongst local communities especially related to vulnerable groups (different races/gender/displaced/refugees/foreigners/sexual orientation/disabled etc) and strengthen integration of these communities for a more united society and non discriminating community. The project objective is to strengthen municipal knowledge, understanding and capacities on issues of discrimination in order to…
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The Blåklockan – Masimayane partnership to strengthen responses to violence against women
The overarching vision and longterm objective is to end violence against women and girls in South Africa and Sweden. This project will contribute to the awareness of and prevention of violence against women and girls. And also contribute to strengthen the support mechanisms for women and children who do have experienced violence in Gävle and…
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Electricity Master Plan – Electricity Maintenance System Phase II
Maintenance of the electrical network is crucial to ensure the safe and continuous supply of electricity to consumers. BCM currently carries out maintenance through archaic maintenance plans without effective monitoring and record of the maintenance being done. A maintenance system is required that will adequately log and monitor the maintenance of the electricity infrastructure in…
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Good Governance – Civic participation and planning for housing
Providing affordable, safe and comfortable housing is an essential aspect of service delivery for local governments. Housing forms one of the basic democratic rights. South Africa however, faces a housing crisis for the poor. Local municipalities like Buffalo City are still battling with informal settlements (shacks) and there seems to be no real progress on…