Building Health Systems From Scratch In Somalia

IRIN   
April 28th, 2013

Although Somalia is experiencing a period of relative peace, health care continues to be a problem for many of its people. Building a sustainable infrastructure would lead to accessibility, but first, private and public relationships must be created between the health sector and the government.

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Looking For Gandhis In Mexico

WAGING NONVIOLENCE   
April 12th, 2013

Mexico has long been plagued with violence and corruption, and the new government has done little to change this. Ordinary citizens however have been taking action, and instituting change from the ground up.

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Connecting Citizens To Their Government By Turning It Into A Game

Co.EXIST   
March 29th, 2013

Getting involved with local government is not always easy- or fun. To help build interest in local issues and make access to civic engagement more possible, the idea of PlanIt was born.

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‘Tahrir Lounge’ Pushes Grassroots Democracy

DW   
March 23rd, 2013

In Cairo, a group of young Egyptians are attempting to boost civil participation and raise political awareness without abiding by orthodox or defined ideologies.

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How to Rebuild the City as a Platform

Shareable: Sharing by Design   
October 22nd, 2012

In an effort to respond to environmental crises and booming populations, many cities are adopting the concept of the “city as a platform”: a new planning model designed to harness and make best use of technological, entrepreneurial, and economic power.

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