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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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From Gig Work to Good Work: How Workforce Policy Can Support Gig Workers

NonProfit Quarterly

While governments, foundations, educators, and unions typically focus on job placements as key to improving people’s economic stability, they often overlook individuals who cannot commit to traditional employment schedules. For one, directly or indirectly, the government is usually the biggest employer of flexible labor in any area.

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Building an Economy with Purpose: The Transformative Potential of Baby Bonds

NonProfit Quarterly

Another example is federal highway construction and urban renewal of the mid-20th century. For example, in Saint Paul, MN, the historically Black Rondo neighborhood was virtually destroyed when the federal government built Interstate 94 through the community. However, it can sometimes be for the better.

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How Boundaries Can Motivate You

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

This spring, I spent several weekends building firm borders around several of the beds in the garden, and constructing some new ones, all with very clear boundaries. Think about what governs your time and the tools that you use to manage it. But this year is different, for one reason: Boundaries. . ” Creating Boundaries at Work.

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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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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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What is the Secret to Successful Grant Writing?

Blue Avocado

Understand the requirements for each application and the unique aspects of each foundation and government funder. Share your drafts to get constructive feedback. Collect and organize all necessary documents and have them ready, this will make the process smoother. Start working on your narrative early.