Meeting of the Argentina Network of Educating Cities

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The following cities participate in the event: Armstrong, Bulnes, Cañada de Gómez, Chañar Ladeado, Coronel Baigorria, Coronel Moldes, Cosquín, General Alvear, Godoy Cruz, Río Cuarto, Rosario, San Francisco, San Justo and Totoras. The Mayor of Cosquín, Mr. Gabriel Musso, opens the meeting, together with the President of the City Council of Cosquín (Ms. Laura Bié), the […]

Latest news on the 15th International Congress of the IAEC

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One of the most important objectives of the Congresses of the Association is the reflection on practice through the exchange of experiences and know-how. We hope that through these 2 formats of presentations, this Congress provides us with a unique opportunity to learn about innovative experiences and create links of exchange and collaboration with the […]

The National Association of Municipal and Provincial Institutes for Lifelong Learning (NAMPIL, South Korea) visits IAEC premises

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A delegation from the National Association of Municipal and Provincial Institutes for Lifelong Learning (NAMPIL) visited the International Association of Educating Cities (IAEC) premises on 21 June. The IAEC counts with 24 member cities in South Korea, some of them also members of NAMPIL. NAMPIL is an association created to further develop lifelong education and […]

Fourth Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation

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The aim of the Guangzhou Award is to recognize innovation in improving social, economic and environmental sustainability in cities and regions and, in so doing, to advance the prosperity and quality of life of their citizens. The Award for Urban Innovation is co-sponsored by the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), the World Association of […]

Meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Portuguese Network of Educating Cities

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The meeting agenda included the election of the coordinating city for the National Congress, which will take place in May 2019. Lagoa do Algarve, with the theme ‘Create (in the) City’, was elected. The reception of four candidatures to organize the Congress highlights the vitality and involvement of Portuguese cities with the educating cities project. […]

Awareness-raising session in Esquel

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The Mayor of Esquel opened the event, in a meeting with Community Organisations that had 35 participants from 12 organisations and some representatives of the city council. The Director of the Delegation for Latin America, Ms. Alfonso, presented the history of the IAEC, its structure, working methods and member cities, the concept of Educating Cities […]

23 April, World Book Day

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We know that reading improves the language abilities of people. While some habits are learned from families, schools and cities can also be important in forming readers and awakening the pleasure of reading. Knowing how to read is one of the pillars for the acquisition and transmission of knowledge. We live in a world surrounded […]