March 7, 2010 in News by Moderator Marlies
Dear members,
Welcome! We are very proud to present to you the new and improved Talent for Governance network. After testing the network we have experienced that is has become easier to find and connect with other members, to upload info, to join groups and to participate in the discussions there!
You might have already noticed that unfortunatly we have lost quite a lot of info with the transfer of the members to the new netwerk surroundings. Please do take the time to upload your photo (again) and to fill in your public profile.
Have fun! Please write your comments on the changing of the network below.
Best wishes,
Marlies de Jong
Programme Manager
Talent for Governance
March 2, 2010 in News by Moderator Marlies
Siebren van der Berg, employee of the Muncipality of Smallingerland, Dutch young civil servant of the year 2009 and member of the Talent for Governance Supervisory Committee, is posing next to an ‘almost live size’ standee of Thulani Twala. The standee was a gift from Talent for Governance for the municipalities that supported the scholars last year by organising an internship and making a financial donation.
The reactions in Smallingerland were great.They had a very good time organising the internship and getting to know Thulani. And now they will never forget him!
March 1, 2010 in Statement and topic of the month by Moderator Marlies
The international economic slowdown has had a deep impact on local governance. It challenges local governments to improve their economic policies and increase their efforts to promote local economic development. However, local governments are also an important part of the solution to the crisis, by offering an effective lever for economic development. These are some of the main conclusions of the recent report ‘the Impact of the Global Crisis on Local Governments’ of United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG).
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February 20, 2010 in Statement and topic of the month by Moderator Marlies
A new month, a new discussion topic. In February, we would like to discuss city twinning and other forms of municipal cooperation with you! Share your opinions, experiences and expectations and let your voice be heard.
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