Ciudad Real hosts the Educating Cities Expo

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The opening had the participation of the IAEC General Secretary, Ms. Marina Canals, the Director of Education of the Province of Ciudad Real, Mr. Francisco Navarro, the Deputy Mayor of the Province Council and Mayor of Argamasilla de Calatrava, Ms. Jacinta Monroy, and the Deputy Mayor of Ciudad Real, Ms. Nohemí Gómez-Pimpollo. During the event, […]

Educating Cities at the 5th World Summit of local and regional leaders

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Representatives of three member cities of the Executive Committee participated at the Dialogue. The Mayor of Rosario, Ms. Mónica Fein, the Mayor of Granollers, Mr. Josep Mayoral, and the Deputy Mayor of Lisbon on International Relations, Security and Civil Protection, Mr. Carlos Castro, gave some examples on how they contribute to “ensure inclusive and equitable […]

Focus Experience #24

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Through Focus Experience we bring you one of the more than 1.000 BIDCE’s experiences from different issues such as citizenship participation, leisure, lifelong learning, community development, sustainable development, intergenerational relationship, etc. The previous editions of the section Focus Experience are available here. We invite you to forward good practices of your city to the BIDCE! […]

International Day of the older persons

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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) by 2050, the world’s population aged 60 years and older is expected to total 2 billion, up from 900 million in 2015. What is the same it will nearly double from 12% to 22%. Local governments have an important role when facing the challenge of an ageing society. […]

Seville approaches relationship between Educating Cities and Local Governance

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The Seminar began with a welcome message by the Deputy Mayor of Seville in charge of Education, Citizen Participation and Municipal Buildings, Ms Adela Castaño, and the IAEC General Secretary, Ms Marina Canals. Immediately, the Spanish philosopher, Mr Joan Manel del Pozo, gave the conference “Educating City and Local Governance “before a public composed by […]

Lleida debates on Educating Cities and Local Governance

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The Seminar began with a welcome message by the Mayor of Lleida, Mr. Ángel Ros, who pointed out the commitment of the administration with the construction of the Educating city. Immediately, the Spanish philosopher, Mr Joan Manel del Pozo, gave the conference “Educating City and Local Governance “before a public composed by representatives of the […]

Asia-Pacific Network Technical Meeting 2016

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The meeting began with a debate on the venue of the 8th Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting. The city of Suseong-gu (Busan) offered to host the Meeting in September/October 2017 which was well received by the rest of the attendants. Subsequently, there was a debate on the actions to be undertaken in occasion of the International Day […]

International Youth Day

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According to United Nations, Youth are 18% of the World population. That is 1,200 million people. 87% of them live in developing countries. Its aspirations energy and aims are essential for the development of their societies. At the same time, Youth face daily challenges such as the limited access to education, Health, occupation, housing, etc. […]