We have elaborated three documents on the position of the World Committee for Lifelong Learning (CMA):

This paper has been prepared to promote discussion of ways in which a number of ideals  directed at better life in cities can be integrated in more holistic and connected strategies so that there are value added outcomes in terms of the quality of life and the sustainability of cities.

There is a flourishing informal group of professionals in Scotland meeting periodically to explore the 'Nordic Mode'; whatever it is that consistently places Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and sometimes Iceland close to the top of international league tables for well-being, equality, health and productivity.  The series of meetings is exploring different aspects of social policy in the Nordic countries, with a view to see what might be learnt and borrowed for policy development in Scotland in particular, but in the UK more widely.