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This section provides news about PASCAL together with significant developments in policy and research relating to the areas of interest to PASCAL. It is based on regular scanning of policy, practice and academic literature, including web-based sources.

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100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge - Rockefeller Foundation

Posted May 17, 2013 - 08:59

To enable 100 cities to better address major 21st century challenges, the Rockefeller Foundation is inviting cities from around the world to apply for the 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge

In August, cities can be nominated through a formal application process.

Winning cities will be announced in three rounds over the next three years, with the final round of winners named in 2015.

The Talloires Network E-Newsletter - May 2013

Posted May 10, 2013 - 14:18

The Talloires Network is one of the partners with whom PASCAL collaborates. The Network enjoys a high profile and is among the several national and international bodies encouraging universities worldwide to adopt a more centrally-focussed universities' 'third mission' commitment to community service in its different senses and settings.

Here is a copy of Talloires Network E-Newletter for May 2013:

Israeli Learning Cities Initiative - The Dialogues Recommendations - April 2013

Posted May 8, 2013 - 10:39

The aim of this small report is not to go into details of describing organizational structures or infrastructures of collaboration, which must be delivered by the Israeli initiative itself, but to offer clear and hopefully useful recommendations to the Israeli stakeholders in support of their successful learning cities program. It is at the same time the aim to allow global discussion forums some insight into the Israeli initiative.

New calls for papers and other news from the Social Capital Gateway

Posted May 7, 2013 - 12:06

This is to let you know about the following interesting news about new Calls for Papers and recent publications on the theme of social capital:

Winners Named for 2013 MacJannet Prize!

Posted May 7, 2013 - 11:59

On behalf of the MacJannet Foundation and the 2013 Selection Committee, the Talloires Network Secretariat is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship!

 

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