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Public Relations, Best Practices 3
This is a one year project resulting from the previously established cooperation between the municipality of Växjö and Tlokwe city council. The project has been operational for two years and this is the third year of implementation. The aim of the project is to improve on the standards of local democracy and administration in Tlokwe…
Influence and participation – a democratic and human right
In a democratic society of today all people should have the same influence and participation no matter what age, social situation or life circumstances they might have. Everybody must be included in society and get a good chance to live a meaningful and long life. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, known more…
Creating capacity centers for sustainable development
This application concerns one of three projects within the partnership between Robersfors, Sweden and Machakos, Kenya. A formal agreement for co-operation and partnership between Robertsfors and Machakos was signed in 2007. This partnership seeks to build the conditions which establish a base for long term sustainable change. Through this partnership both municipalities focus on producing…
NWDC – HK
The background of the project is set by the already ongoing partnership between River Eman Catchment Management Association and Namibia Nature Foundation. The overall purpose of this project is a cluster-cooperation between six Towns/Regions/Councils/Municipalities in Sweden and Africa. The cooperation between North West District Council and Hultsfred Municipality is a part of this cluster-cooperation. During…
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…
Tourism – Development Centre
The project objective:HAI District has developed opportunities in the tourism sector, thus creating new jobs and developing the local economy. HAI District has an effective gender neutral group composed of politicians, officials and traders who have established a well-supported growth plan that improved the outlook for the district’s tourism sector. Growth Plan is based on…
Bridging Nature, Heritage and Folkbildning
The project means a mentorship to guarantee the future for Historic Environment Education in the Cape Winelands with a National Centre and an office at the Worcester Museum. The mentorship involves capacity building with the support to form the organisation Bridging Ages South Africa, handle the props and historical costumes, draw up strategies etc. It…
Östhammars kommun – City of Poti Sakrebulo, Georgia
Social inclusion – Developing the municipal service for elderly people and disabled children in Poti. The project focuses on the social area and concentrates upon education of staff at the “Poti rehabilitation centre” and the teachers. The aim of the project is to strengthen the children age 7-12 at the Poti rehabilitation centre and in…
Sustainable Communities – public participation, densification and the planning of public open spaces
Sustainable Communities Planning (SCP) is a methodology developed by Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) designed to increase levels of sustainability and integration in the urban areas. It promotes a participatory approach to urban planning. Although the SCP methodology covers a broad spectrum of planning issues related to the Millennium Development Goals, this project aims to…
Environmental Management
A partnership was initiated after a visit by the Swedish delegation to South Africa in July 2005 and a three year project started up and was funded by SALA/IDA. Two of the three project years have been carried out. The project focuses on three areas that are important for the development and management of environmental…
