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Okinawa and the Link Between Socioeconomic Disparities and Colonialism in Japan

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Although this concentration has had profound local economic and cultural implications, various government agencies have justified it by saying that it is necessary for security reasons or that it brings in national economic support in exchange for hosting the military facilities. percent of the country’s total land area.

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Can Cities Be the Source of Scalable Innovations?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

And the US Green Building Council (USGBC), an intermediary promoting energy-efficient construction, developed guidelines and rating systems for sustainable cities and neighborhoods. From Experimentation to Diffusion of Urban Innovations The innovative role of dynamic cities has been referred to as government by experiment.

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Bridging for Environmental Justice across Space and Time: Cambodia and the US South

NonProfit Quarterly

3 Built on the Sesan River, the dam was part of the Chinese government’s “Belt and Road Initiative,” which sought to expand its “foreign policy interests.” 4 The Cambodian government’s stated aim is for the dam to provide enough energy to stop power outages and further develop the country.

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Why Passion Isn’t Enough for Your Board of Governance

NonProfit Hub

Through his experience, Grundner developed a pyramid of four nonprofit board of governance levels. Passion sets up the basis for solid governance. Board meetings may go quickly with like-minded people, but the successful boards are the ones that “create a culture of constructive conflict.” Bottom Rung — Passion.

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How Are American Monuments Telling Our Stories?

NonProfit Quarterly

How does the country move forward and create new monuments that better reflect the history, struggles, and culture of all people? These traditional statues, some produced from a cast, are heavy, constructed of stone or metal, and often weigh several tons. These statues stand as symbols of racism in the US dating back to the Civil War.”

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Containing Gentrification: A Story from the Nation’s Capital

NonProfit Quarterly

Construction began in 2017, was stalled due to now-resolved legal challenges, recommenced in 2022, and is slated to be completed in 2026. First, there is the disruption of the construction project itself. Because construction will continue for three more years (at least), the struggles are ongoing. Construction began in 2017.

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Before You Say Yes, Bake the Cake Before Committing to Nonprofit Board Service

Bloomerang

It is having a 360-degree perspective with peer board members who are diverse and not afraid of new ideas, constructive conflict, and purposeful disruption. The same rules apply to each member and accountability is part of the culture. It’s about checks and balances and evaluation. Passion after all, is the icing on the cake!