Cross-Border Cooperation Project for Sustainable Peace and Social Cohesion
Context: Addressing tensions along the Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire border post-civil crisis and war, a joint review meeting was conducted to enhance cooperation, trust, and security between the border communities. The project, supported by the United Nations and the Peace Building Fund, aimed to prom
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Decolonising Approach to Policy Impact: Lessons for Research Culture
Engaging with policy in Global South countries and addressing power imbalances and historical complexities is crucial in policy impact and research culture. The Institute for Policy and Engagement at the University of Nottingham focuses on decolonising policies and research practices to promote equi
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Practical Guide to Writing Policy Briefs for Research Engagement with Policy Makers
Effective communication with policy makers is essential for influencing policy decisions. This practical guide offers advice on creating high-quality policy briefs based on research evidence, providing tools and indicators to measure impact.
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Guidelines for Selection of Unskilled Workforce in Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion Project
This draft trainer's manual outlines the purpose and structure of the manual designed for providing capacity building training to community structures involved in the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) Project. The manual aims to enhance the effectiveness of community-level train
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Gender Equity and Social Inclusion Policy Overview
This overview highlights the Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy promoted by the Department of Personnel Management in Papua New Guinea. The policy aims to ensure fair participation of disadvantaged individuals in employment and opportunities, along with social inclusion to realize the
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Exploring Surface Tension and Wettability in Nature
Discover the fascinating world of surface tension and wettability through engaging experiments and observations, from water cohesion on a penny to the microscopic structures on lotus leaves. Delve into the role of cohesion and adhesion, surface wettability factors, and everyday applications of these
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Coherence and Cohesion
Cohesion and coherence play crucial roles in academic writing by ensuring logical flow and connection between ideas. Cohesion involves linking sentences using devices like conjunctions, pronouns, and repetition, while coherence focuses on organizing ideas into paragraphs that logically develop the a
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Overview of Policy Service Node (PSN) Architecture
The Policy Service Node (PSN) architecture consists of various key components such as Policy Administration Node (PAN), Monitoring Node (MnT), Inline Posture Node (IPN), and Multi-Function Node. These components work together to enable efficient policy management and network monitoring within a netw
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Understanding Discourse Grammar and Cohesion in Linguistics
Explore the concepts of substitution, ellipsis, and cohesion in discourse grammar through examples and explanations. Discover how elements like nominal, verbal, and clausal substitutes, as well as ellipsis, play a vital role in creating cohesive patterns in language usage.
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Understanding Policy-Making Process for Health Improvement
Policy-making involves defining policy, recognizing its complex nature, identifying windows of opportunity, and framing health issues. The policy-making cycle includes stages like agenda setting, formulation, and implementation. Alignment of problems, policies, and politics is crucial for effective
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Effective Writing and Policy Briefs: Enhancing Impact in Policy-making
A policy brief is a compelling document designed to influence decision-makers by outlining policy alternatives and courses of action. Discover the value of policy briefs, effective characteristics, and strategies for agenda setting and policy formulation in this comprehensive module.
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Understanding Theories of the Policy Cycle in Policy Analysis
The policy cycle theory describes the evolution of policy issues from inception to evaluation, impacting scientific research and policy formulation. It outlines stages from the 1950s, influenced by Lasswell's seven-stage model, serving as a framework for organizing policy processes. Despite the line
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National Youth Policy 2030 Presentation to the Portfolio Committee
The National Youth Policy 2030 presentation provides an update on the approved policy, focusing on the youthful population in South Africa and the importance of youth development. The policy aims to address past injustices and current challenges, empowering young people to drive positive change. Pas
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Understanding Public Policy-Making Process in Government
Explore the intricacies of public policy-making in government administration, focusing on the importance of providing equal access to basic services for all citizens. Delve into the nature of public policy, factors influencing policy-making, and the procedural aspects involved, including planning, o
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Insights on ESIF 2021-27: Cohesion Policy and Structural Funds for EU Development
ESIF 2021-27 focuses on utilizing the €392 billion budget for Cohesion Policy to enhance competitiveness, innovation, sustainability, social inclusion, and urban development in the EU through funds like ERDF, CF, ESF+, and JTF. The simplified selection process for Seal of Excellence and co-funded
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Smarter Europe: Cohesion Policy for Innovation and Economic Transformation
The Cohesion Policy aims to create a smarter Europe by promoting innovative economic transformation through digitization, enhancing R&I capacities, and supporting the growth and competitiveness of SMEs. It focuses on developing skills, fostering interregional innovation investments, and enabling sma
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Exploring Class Design in Java Programming: Coupling, Cohesion, RDD, and Refactoring
Delve into the world of Java programming with a focus on class design principles such as coupling, cohesion, responsibility-driven design (RDD), and refactoring. Understand the importance of good design for code quality, ease of debugging, maintenance, and reusability. Dive into the adventure of Zuu
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Green Industrial Innovation Policy Making in Europe by Reinilde Veugelers
Shifting economies towards green industrial innovation in Europe is a significant transformation that requires reconciling various objectives like decarbonization, economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. The role of innovation in green industrial policy is crucial for delivering n
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Challenges in Policy Implementation and Lessons Learned
The content discusses the challenges faced in policy implementation, focusing on the gap between policy design and execution. It highlights key steps in policy-making, reasons for implementation failures, and factors influencing successful policy outcomes. Examples from Zambia's National Science and
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Unpacking the RIA Process for Effective Policy Implementation
Delve deeper into the RIA process to understand its technical capacity and policy implications. This group exercise focuses on setting clear objectives, analyzing key policy issues, and creating a mock RIA process template tailored to the Indian context. Participants explore real-world problem-solvi
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Promoting Equity and Active Citizenship Through Education and Training Workshop Results
Workshop held in Vienna on June 13-14, 2012, focused on promoting equity, social cohesion, and active citizenship through education and training. Participants included representatives from various institutions across different countries. Key challenges discussed were reducing unemployment, improving
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Understanding Text Cohesion in Non-Fiction Writing
Exploring text cohesion in non-fiction writing by analyzing how ideas are linked and sequenced clearly using key linguistic elements like nouns, pronouns, determiners, and verbs. The importance of maintaining coherence for readers to easily follow the text is highlighted through examples and explana
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Integrated Territorial Development in Europe 2021-2027
Programming Policy Objective 5 (PO5), led by Wallis Goelen, focuses on integrated territorial development in Europe for the period 2021-2027. PO5 aims to address diverse local needs through methods like CLLD and ITI, fostering sustainability in urban and rural areas. Integrated Territorial Developme
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Understanding the Unique Properties of Water: Adhesion, Cohesion, and Hydrogen Bonds
Explore the fascinating properties of water molecules, including adhesion, cohesion, and hydrogen bonding, and their significance in nature and life on Earth. Learn how these properties contribute to various phenomena and understand the formation of hydrogen bonds in water molecules.
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Urban Cohesion Policy in Lisbon: Strategies and Goals for 2020
Explore the urban cohesion policy in Lisbon, focusing on strategic programming, challenges, and investment priorities. Discover the objectives set for 2020 related to research, education, employment, and combating poverty. The content covers the context of Europe, multiannual financial frameworks, a
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Understanding Nouns, Pronouns, and Cohesion in Writing
Learn the importance of choosing nouns and pronouns appropriately for clarity, cohesion, and to avoid repetition in writing. Understand how pronouns can help maintain cohesion in a text by referring back to nouns effectively. Practice using pronouns to complete sentences and improve your writing ski
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Understanding the Interactions between Horizon 2020 and Cohesion Policy
Explore the dynamic relationship between Horizon 2020 and Cohesion Policy, focusing on how they complement each other to drive smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth in Europe. Discover the funding sources, thematic objectives, and key differences that shape their collaborative efforts towards res
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Past, Present, and Future of Cohesion Policy in the Czech Republic
The impact and evolution of Cohesion Policy in the Czech Republic are highlighted through the analysis of ESI Funds, macroeconomic values, and effects on EU-15 countries. The transition from basic infrastructure investments to value-added initiatives and the role of EU funds in entrepreneurship, inn
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Theories and Strategies for Effective Policy Change
Explore the intricacies of strategic planning, outcome mapping, change theories, policy windows, and more in the realm of policy entrepreneurship and advocacy. Learn about key concepts such as large leaps theory, policy streams theory, and how think tanks can influence policy decision-making process
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On the Pathway from Diversity to Inclusion: The Role of Regions in European Context
The transition from diversity to inclusion in Europe involves political leaders coming together to address societal challenges. Cities and regions play a crucial role in responding to issues like climate change, job creation, migration, and community cohesion. Initiatives such as the Europe 2020 Str
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Strategic Management of ESI Funds for Cohesion Policy Effectiveness
Strategic planning plays a crucial role in managing ESI funds effectively within the complex and shared governance structure of cohesion policy. From programming to evaluation, aligning interventions with strategic documents is essential for achieving targeted goals. The intervention logic of ESI fu
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Morality in UK Drug Policy: Policy Constellations Analysis
Morality plays a significant role in shaping drug policy in the UK, as revealed by the research conducted by Professor Alex Stevens at the University of Kent. The study investigates the moral commitments underlying different policy positions in UK drug policy debates, highlighting five ethico-politi
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Building Cohesion in Writing: Cohesive Devices and Techniques
Understand the importance of cohesion in writing and how to achieve it using cohesive devices such as conjunctions, transitional phrases, synonyms, and pronouns. Learn how to organize your ideas coherently, use signposts effectively, and structure your writing for better readability. Enhance your wr
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Industrial Policy: The Old and The New - Insights by Dani Rodrik
Industrial policy, as presented by Dani Rodrik in May 2019, emphasizes the importance of empirical work, the differences between old and new policies, and the targets industrial policy should focus on. The theoretical arguments for industrial policy highlight market imperfections, learning spillover
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Recommendations for Enhancing EU Economic Governance and Cohesion Policy
Explore key recommendations from the EU Cohesion Policy Conference in Bratislava and the Federal Ministry of Finance of Germany. Topics include achieving EU-wide benefits from spending, evaluating the Common Agricultural Policy, and improving budget flexibility. These suggestions aim to align EU spe
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Mastering Clarity, Cohesion, and Concision in Scientific Writing
Enhance your scientific writing by learning techniques to improve clarity, cohesion, and concision. Discover strategies to minimize distance between subjects and verbs, and optimize the flow from known to new information, illustrated with practical examples.
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Understanding Textual Relations in Language Teaching
Explore different types of textual relations such as lexical cohesion, grammatical cohesion, and more in language teaching. Learn how sentences are related through vocabulary, synonyms, general terms, and pronouns to enhance understanding and coherence in writing. Examples from the Grasping Textual
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Trust as a Proxy for Certainty in Social Cohesion
Exploring the intricate relationship between trust, security, and social cohesion, this study delves into how trust serves as a proxy for certainty in uncertain environments. By analyzing societal properties and the role of trust in managing risks and insecurities, the Peace Research Institute Oslo
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Understanding Policy Formulation: Key Concepts and Approaches
Policy formulation is a crucial step in the policy-making process, involving identifying and crafting policy alternatives to address various issues. This phase requires participants to define policy problems, develop alternatives, and select the most feasible solutions based on criteria such as feas
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Understanding Discourse Analysis: Cohesion, Coherence, and More
Discourse analysis delves into written and spoken communications across various contexts. It encompasses cohesion, which includes grammatical and lexical links within text for creating meaning, and coherence, which ensures semantic meaningfulness. Explore how DA identifies and analyzes language use
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