Tag: Local Resilience
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Hygiene Literacy and Homelessness
The concept of Hygiene Literacy describes the knowledge of personal hygiene, sanitation practices, and household cleanliness. Societal reintegration programs must therefore teach what, to some, are the most basic principles of practical hygiene knowledge, not merely focusing on the frame of mind of vulnerable populations. Read more
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Commercial Alignment for NFP Economic Sustainability
Financial independence reduces the risk of mission drift and allows organizations to maintain consistent focus upon their founding objectives. Read more
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Reforestation in the Philippines – Challenges and Solutions – Part 1
Reforestation in the Philippines faces a complex set of challenges that extend beyond technical limitations and reflect the interaction of ecological, economic, and governance factors Read more
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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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Community-Based Forest Management Program of the Philippines
The Community-Based Forest Management Program supports national sustainable development goals. The focus and actions help to reduce poverty, protect forests, and improve rural development. 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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Sustainable Timber and Lumber Practices
To succeed, sustainable timber efforts must include trees that grow quickly, require few resources, and provide high value. The Paulownia tree meets these requirements. Read more
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Decentralization, Distance, and Dictators
To ensure that operations remain contextually appropriate and community-driven, OPISAC supports a decentralized framework where local autonomy is prioritized as a central tenet of its program design Read more
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Sustainable Forest Management Programme
The Sustainable Forest Management Programme, known as PGDF (Programme de Gestion Durable des Forêts), is a major sustainable initiative launched in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 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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The Green Economy Transition in the DRC
The Green Economy Transition is a process where countries move toward economic systems that protect the environment, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for people 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