ISBN:
9782875741899
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (253 p)
Series Statement:
Europe des cultures / Europe of cultures v.10
Parallel Title:
Print version The Strength of Culture for Development : Why Culture Matters in International Cooperation
DDC:
306
Keywords:
Culture
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
On the global scale, the challenges surrounding development are massive and complex, as inequalities in living conditions between the richest and poorest countries become greater. Development is a global challenge on a par with the financial crisis and environmental concerns. The participation of local communities and towns in development programmes may result from a desire for influence at an international level, rather than the idea that they can bring some measure of stability, like the large NGOs. In this context, culture remains an omnipresent factor. Indeed, culture takes on a multifacet
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Table of Contents; Forewords; Introduction; The Weight of Culture in the Struggle for Development; I. The Commendable Causes for Decentralized Cooperation: What Motivations for Local Authorities?; A. To Create Links for Local Businesses: the Economic Argument; B. Marketing, Heritage and Image; C. Cooperation and Cultural Dialogue; D. Development, Millenium Development Goals, Social Justice, Conflict Resolution; E. Create Links with Migrant Communities; F. New Areas of Cooperation: Energy, Environment, Heritage and Culture?; G. To go Beyond Twinning
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II. Between Theory and Practice: Impacts, Opportunities and Risks for Decentralized CooperationA. Which are the Actors Involved?; B. Concrete Examples and Achievements; C. The Threat of the Economic Crisis; III. How Much Does the Culture Weigh in the Balance?; Conclusion; References; Culture, Migrations, and Sustainable Development of Cities; I. Cultural versus Economic Value in City Regeneration Projects; II. The Right to the City; III. Immigrants in the Urban and Intercultural Geography of Ljubljana; IV. Prejudices in the Public and Stereotypical Representations of Immigrants in the Media
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V. Civil Society Activism as a Substitute for a Non-Existent Local Migration PolicyConclusion; Bibliography; Sources; Networks of Cities, a Partnership for a Better Future of Cooperation; Integrating Culture in Decentralized Cooperation; Cities Looking Ahead, the International Cooperation of Almere; The Role of Diasporas; Stating the Obvious? The Role of Diaspora and Migrant Organizations in Development; I. Between here and there: the Activities of Diaspora and Migrant Organizations; II. Co-Development Initiatives: Strengthening the Local-to Local Linkages
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III. What Makes Co-Development Projects Difficult to Set Up and ImplementIV. Some Further Thoughts; Bibliography; Integration of Migrants in Harlow; Introduction; Methodology; I. Background to Migration in the EU/UK; A. Geo-Political Context; B. The Integration of Migrants from National Strategy to Community Cohesion; C. Immigration and Cultural Identity; II. Case Study About Harlow, Essex; III. Immigration Patterns within Harlow; A. Age of Immigrants; B. Religion; C. Employment; D. Employment Types; E. Housing Types; F. Car or Van Availability (Mode of Transport); IV. Integration in Harlow
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A. Local Strategies for the Integration of MigrantsB. Social Cohesion; C. Reaction of Indigenous Community; D. Local Findings - Local Politics and Activism; V. Conclusions; Bibliography; Cultural Diversity and Social Work with Migrants; Pictures ; Indian Dancers in Raipur; Culture in the city Paris. G. Pompidou center - modern art in ancient city Center; Tamikrest, Music from Mali - international festival forDiwane Culture Algier; International Meeting of World Music in Sfax, Abblaye Cissiko,when Senegal meets Tunisia
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Shooting of "Prélude à la mer" in Kazakhstan, Aral Sea (by Thierry de Mey, Charleroi Danses)
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