Intragovernmental Collaborations: Pipedreams or the Future of the Public Sector?
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09/08/2017
How policy labs can foster greater collaboration and policy co-creation.
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Growing Number of Companies Opt for Locally Driven Hurricane Relief Efforts, Reports GlobalGiving
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09/08/2017
In response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, a growing number of companies are choosing to support locally driven relief and recovery efforts.
Declaration Of Principles Across Hockey Takes NHL Where Other Pro Leagues Ought To Go
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09/08/2017
At an announcement and ceremony in New York, stakeholders from the the NHL, NHL Players Association, and International Ice Hockey Federation, along with 14 major organizations across all levels of hockey signed on to a Declaration of Principles that...
From the Ground Up
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09/08/2017
Top-down development doesn't work. What's needed is a "pull model" created by locals, funders, and government agencies working together as equals.
What It's Like Aboard an NGO Ship Rescuing Hundreds of Migrants in the Mediterranean
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09/08/2017
There are no sirens when the call comes in. No alarms or shouting. Just a calm voice over the radio in the darkness of the cabin: “All stations, all stations.”
Can Pope Francis Get Colombia to Reconcile After Decades of War?
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09/08/2017
Cheering crowds greeted the 80-year-old Argentine pontiff as he prayed for the country to heal the wounds of war — though some warned that forgiveness was hard after so much violence.
US States Embrace Baby Boxes
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09/08/2017
Several states are adopting the Finnish practice of distributing “baby boxes” to expectant parents—and taking the opportunity to also educate families about safe sleep for infants.
City Council Approves Zoning Plan to Revamp Far Rockaway with More Housing, Commercial Repairs
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09/08/2017
The City Council signed off on a zoning plan to revamp Far Rockaway with more housing and a commercial overhaul.
Mexican Women Stand Up to Cyberattacks and Vicious Digital Violence
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09/08/2017
Ciberseguras began hosting women-only online security workshops in 2016 to have a safe space to discuss and address digital violence. Today, the participants share experiences of online harassment, stalkers and losing control over their personal...
Indian Women Speak Out About A Government Tax that Declares Certain Feminine Hygiene Products 'Nonessential'
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09/08/2017
Last month, the Indian government rolled out a new tax plan — the Goods and Service Tax — labeling sanitary products "nonessential," making them eligible for a 12 percent tax. The increase in the cost of sanitary napkins will force many women...
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