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City-to-city cooperation, South-South Cooperation - 12/08/2013
The cities of eThekwini (South Africa) and the regional government of Sao Paulo (Brazil) met together with UCLG, the South Africa Local Governments Association (SALGA) and with the National Department of Human Settlements in South Africa (DHS) in Johannesburg on the 18th of July 2013, in the framework... (+)
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UN Habitat - 07/08/2013
This vacancy is advertised by UN-Habitat. It is a an exciting position open to candidates looking to develop a growing portfolio of projects in the area of local economic development, economics of urban form, youth and women economic empowerment, and related areas. UN-Habitat are hoping... (+)
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UN Habitat, World Urban Forum, Local Governance - 07/08/2013
The agency’s Executive Director Dr. Joan Clos announced the call for entries for the award, winners of which are expected to be announced on World Habitat Day on 7 October 2013, while the Award presentation ceremony will be held during the closing of the Seventh Session of the World Urban Forum, to be held in Medellin, Colombia, on 11 April 2014. (+)
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UNESCO, Global Taskforce, Agenda 21 for Culture - 31/07/2013
Almost a decade after the creation of Agenda 21 for culture, and in the light of the new scenarios, the city of Buenos Aires, co-president of the Committee on culture of UCLG, organises an international seminar to discuss and to update the conceptual bases of the work of the Committee. The seminar will... (+)
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Local Governance - 29/07/2013
In just over two months, between the 1st and 4th of October, local and regional leaders and elected representatives from all over the globe will gather in Rabat for the World Summit of Local and Regional leaders – the 4th UCLG Congress.
The Summit will be a unique opportunity for... (+)
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- 26/07/2013
At the aftermath of the terrible train accident that took place in Santiago de Compostela (Galicia, Spain) on wednesday 24th July killing more than 70 people and injuying around 80, the World Organisation United Cities and Local Governments expresses the solidarity and support of mayors and local... (+)