Name / TitleMut zur Nachhaltigkeit (English: Courage to Sustainability) Case Study RegionSaarland (D)Geographical coverage GermanyTypeInitiative Main activity / focus The concept ‘Mut zur Nachhaltigkeit’ consists of three parts:Series of books focusing on the future of earth:Well-known scientists researched 13 topics about the earth’s future and presented it generally intelligible as well as giving courses of action for responsible […]
Continue readingName / TitleLandesverband SaarLandFrauen e.V. (Saar Women’s’ Association)Case Study RegionSaarlandGeographical coverage Saarland: six regional chapters (Merzig-Wadern, Saarlouis, Saar-Pfalz-Kreis, Neunkirchen, St. Wendel, regional association Saarbrücken)Type Registered association; grassroots development initiative; training scheme Main activity / focus One of the main goals is a stronger promotion of the interests of peasant women and women in rural areas and to offer […]
Continue readingName / TitleRoscommon Vocational Education Committee (VEC) Case Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage National, with county-level branches. Roscommon VEC has its main office in Roscommon Town, with Outreach Centres in Boyle and Castlerea* TypeGovernment; advice service; training scheme; projectMain activity / focusProvision of vocational educational trainingTarget beneficiaries / marketPublic/CommunityYear established1930Current Funding source(s)Department of Education […]
Continue readingName / TitleKilbride Parish CouncilCase Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage County RoscommonTypeVoluntary group; Social enterprise Main activity / focus Undertaking initiatives to enhance the community life of the locality through development of social, educational and recreational services and facilities.Target beneficiaries / marketThe local population/local communityYear established1991 Current Funding source(s) (since it’s establishment): Department of Justice, Equality […]
Continue readingName / Title Business Angel Case Study Region Alytus county (LT) Geographical coverage Alytus county Type Voluntary group, business, advice service, social and youth organization Main activity / focus Public organization which aims to improve the business environment in Alytus city and district and also to train a new generation of active business people. Business […]
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