Key Competencies for Improving Local Governance
Key Competencies for Improving Local Governance

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Publisher: UN-HABITAT

Published: 2006-12-15

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9211317282

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Now more than ever, local governments are at the forefront of responding to growing social, economic and environmental challenges. Local elected officials need to develop competencies to effectively perform their political leadership and representation roles. The Local Elected Leadership series presents two roles and ten competencies essential for every elected official to effectively perform their job when serving local communities. It is comprised of a Quick Guide, a User's Guide, Concepts and Strategies and Training Tools.

Civic Responsibility and Higher Education
Civic Responsibility and Higher Education

Author: Thomas Ehrlich

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published: 2000-01-25

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1461636620

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More than a century ago, John Dewey challenged the education community to look to civic involvement for the betterment of both community and campus. Today, the challenge remains. In his landmark book, editor Thomas Ehrlich has collected essays from national leaders who have focused on civic responsibility and higher education. Imparting both philosophy and working examples, Ehrlich provides the inspiration for innovative new programs in this essential area of learning.