Category: Social Sustainability
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How Peoples Organizations Work
These councils help introduce large-scale programs to local Peoples Organizations suitable within the constraints of varying local contexts, while also linking them to national and international programs and support Read more
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Social Assistance Programs and Fair Trade Policies
Fair trade rules make sure that access to these social assistance programs and benefits remains open to all, as long as individuals meet the requirements of the program. Read more
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Fair Trade Practices and Sustainable Development
The introduction of Fair Trade Practices laws emerged as a response to unethical, deceptive, and anti-competitive business conduct. These laws were not introduced all at once but developed gradually Read more
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Barter, Co-Ops, and Poverty Eradication
Some existing co-ops already use a barter system inside the group. In a barter system, people trade goods or services directly, without using money Read more
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Department of Social Welfare and Development and Sustainability
The cooperation of the Department of Social Welfare and Development is imperative for the success of OPISAC and the stated goals and objectives of the organization Read more
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Public Servants and Self-Proclaimed Leaders
Self-professed leaders who forget their role as public servants pose risks to organizations and the people they serve. Read more
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OPISAC Africa and the Great Green Wall
The OPISAC Africa system includes Rural Development Centers, Local People’s Organizations, and strong logistical support and coordination without the need for external controls Read more
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National Greening Program
The National Greening Program planted more than 1.3 billion seedlings as of June 2016. These seedlings covered more than 1.6 million hectares of land. Read more
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Ideology In Sustainable Design
Understanding the link between ideology and the local context helps both program designers and policymakers to be more successful, benefiting recipients of assistance. Read more
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The Local Context in Decentralization and Sustainable Design
Local context is not only about location or geography. It also includes how people think, work, and live within their communities. Read more
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Systemically Sustainable Human Growth and Development
Systemically sustainable human growth and development is the literal embodiment of think globally, act locally. Read more
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Authoritarian Environmentalism and Hobson’s Choice
Environmental authoritarianism is a governance approach that emphasizes centralized, top-down decision-making in the implementation of environmental policies. Read more