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Relationship Trouble
Written by Tom Fries
What is the future of the relationship between the state and its citizens? Will the social-welfare state rise supreme, or some variety of unfettered capitalism, with minimal state involvement? Will new models rise instead? What can citizens expect from their governments in the future?
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Renewing and rehabilitating public spaces in urban areas: Integrating neighborhoods with a focus on public infrastructure
Written by Searchlight Process
This article was originally drafted by Fernando Prada and the FORO Nacional Internacional as part of the Rockefeller Foundation’s Searchlight Process. For more Searchlight content on futurechallenges.org, please click here. A recent survey of Lima’s local government performance shows that people in the city thinks that improving public space should be a key priority, and one […]
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The New Normal Following Superstorm Sandy: Lessons for the Future
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This is a guest contribution from Claudia Juech and Evan Michelson at The Rockefeller Foundation in New York. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, it is a time to reflect and take stock of the events brought on by Superstorm Sandy over the last few weeks: […]
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A Tale of Two Systems
Written by The Singapore Globalist
The recent public scuffle (see YouTube video above) between a mainland Chinese family and Hong Kong commuters may have been a mere indication of a broader cultural clash. It took little to ruffle nationalist feelings – prior to this, girls snacking on trains were not seen as sparkplugs for protests. The […]
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Solomon Islands: young people flock to the city in search of jobs
Written by Morioka
In search of employment opportunities, young people from the outer provinces of Solomon Islands flock to Honiara – the country’s capital – in massive droves. There, they bunk with their extended relations who live in peri-urban settlements and in overcrowded housing. The only source of drinking water is from a […]
