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Does the media have a “duty of care”?
In this thoughtful talk, David Puttnam asks a big question about the media: Does it have a moral imperative to create informed citizens, to support democracy? His solution for ensuring media responsibility is bold, and you might not agree. But it’s certainly a question worth asking …
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The investment logic for sustainability
Sustainability is pretty clearly one of the world’s most important goals; but what groups can really make environmental progress in leaps and bounds? Chris McKnett makes the case that it’s large institutional investors. He shows how strong financial data isn’t enough, and reveals why investors need to look at a company’s environmental, social and governance […]
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Why good hackers make good citizens
Hacking is about more than mischief-making or political subversion. As Catherine Bracy describes in this spirited talk, it can be just as much a force for good as it is for evil. She spins through some inspiring civically-minded projects in Honolulu, Oakland and Mexico City — and makes a compelling case that we all have […]
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The Third Cycle of Alumni Trainings finished
On 11th and 12th of April 22 Alumni took part in trainings entitled “Techniques of Media Behaviour”. The lecturers were Mr. Petko Georgiev – a radio and TV journalist and producer, and an expert in development of independent media, Mr. Marin Marinov, presenter of the afternoon news broadcast on the Bulgarian National Television, and Mr. […]
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Bulgarian School of Politics’ alumni trainings are still going
Alumni continue having a high interest in the trainings, organized by the Bulgarian School of Politics. Twenty representatives of different classes took part in the training entitled “Style, Etiquette, Protocol and Rules of Public Behaviour “, which was held on 5th April. The lecturer was Mr. Anatolij Pazijski, who is a diplomat and a well-known […]
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Council of Europe – Financing Activities of the National Program “Governing Skills” (2021)
Annually the Council of Europe supports the programs of 24 schools, members of the association of the schools of political studies. For this project the Council of Europe co-finances part of the national program “Governing Skills” of the Bulgarian School of Politics “Dimitry Panitza”. A program, in which every year 40 representatives of all parliamentary […]
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We need money for aid. So let’s print it.
During the financial crisis, the central banks of the United States, United Kingdom and Japan created $3.7 trillion in order to buy assets and encourage investors to do the same. Michael Metcalfe offers a shocking idea: could these same central banks print money to ensure they stay on track with their goals for global aid? […]
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Models and Good Practices for Legitimate Civic Representation (2014-2015)
Democracy and good governance in a country are largely determined by the active participation of citizens in the decision-making process. Clear and transparent procedures are precondition for a legitimate civil representation in the design and implementation of public policies. In Bulgaria there are 75 councils that advise the executive power in the process of formulation […]
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Government surveillance — this is just the beginning
Privacy researcher Christopher Soghoian sees the landscape of government surveillance shifting beneath our feet, as an industry grows to support monitoring programs. Through private companies, he says, governments are buying technology with the capacity to break into computers, steal documents and monitor activity — without detection. This TED Fellow gives an unsettling look at what’s […]
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You don’t need an app for that
Are the simplest phones the smartest? While the rest of the world is updating statuses and playing games on smartphones, Africa is developing useful SMS-based solutions to everyday needs, says journalist Toby Shapshak. In this eye-opening talk, Shapshak explores the frontiers of mobile invention in Africa as he asks us to reconsider our preconceived notions […]