Youths can be the force that drives social good in Singapore, Speech by Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 13Aug
Singapore is a small places and also have incredible resources that are used at the best to create a favorable ecosystem to foster community cohesion and civic engagement. There are really many initiatives. By reading this speech delivered at Youth Corps Singapore Leaders Commencement Ceremony, you will realize how much the government is doing to promote a culture of service in the nation.
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SEATTLE CREATES NEW ENGAGEMENT PLAN

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 12Aug
You can find a lot of op-ed articles about community engagement in the western countries. My favorite journalist in the matter is David Brooks with the New York Time. In the USA, small and big town created http://www.citiesofservice.org/ a national coalition to create more inclusive communities. Here a press release explaining the latest development in the subject happening in Seattle.
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Bringing It All Together-Reflections on Partnerships

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Submitted by Michael Rosenkrantz 05Aug
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SOCIETY AT LARGE
Partnerships are key to successful development. In this article I discuss some of the many partnerships that I've been involved with since living in India and Nepal.
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WHAT IS DISABILITY?

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Submitted by Diya Singh Maharjan 05Aug
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
People are disabled by society, not just by body. Disability isn't a curse but a boon.
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In (between) Transition

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Submitted by Michael Rosenkrantz 03Aug
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
I'm going through a major life transition as I prepare to move back to the USA in September. There is so much to learn by how we respond to transitions which are a constant in life. Here are some words about this.
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Inclusive Sports

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Submitted by Michael Rosenkrantz 31Jul
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SOCIETY AT LARGE
Let's get to peace, health and social inclusion in Nepal. Sports is the way to go!
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Pedestrians and drivers are equally responsible for road safety

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 25Jul
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SOCIETY AT LARGE
A new road safety campaign with new fines to be imposed on the pedestrians not respecting zebra crossing and overhead bridges is admirable but what about the drivers who do not respect the rules?

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FINDING GREY AMIDST BLACK AND WHITE

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Submitted by Pragya Mishra 21Jul
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Is taking a middle path difficult?
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Is the future of aid based on Cash Transfer? Links from Challange Prize Center ( Nesta)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jul
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
You might have heard of cash transfer, vouchers and so on as an effective tool to eradicate poverty. Eleonora Corsini, from Challenge Prize Center, Nesta, offers a very interesting review on the argument.
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Evidence based impact? Have a look at the Center for Public Impact

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jul
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Evidence, Impact, creation of shared good. The role of the governments will always be central. How to ensure effective impementation of public policies? How to ensure effective coordination and partnership? Here a great think tank, the Center for Public Impact set up by the Boston Consulting Group.
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