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The Third Course of the National Program Began
The third course of the National Programme „Governing skills”, which topic is „National Priorities and National Solutions”, started today in “RIU” hotel in Pravets. The participants presented their ideas for increasing investments in innovations. The group assignments were evalueted by a special jury, which included experts from the government, NGOs and representatives from political parties. The special guests […]
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James Hansen: Why I must speak out about climate change
Top climate scientist James Hansen tells the story of his involvement in the science of and debate over global climate change. In doing so he outlines the overwhelming evidence that change is happening and why that makes him deeply worried about the future.
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The Tunisian School of Politics was launched
On 26th February the Tunisian School of Politics was launched. It was created with the support of the Bulgarian School of Politics “Dimitry Panitza”, the Dutch Institute of Multiparty Democracy, DemoFinland – a Finnish organization supporting youth party networks, and the Tunisian Center for Mediterranean and International Studies. Through its initiative “Sofia platform”, the Bulgarian […]
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Children from St. Pantelejmon Social Institution for Children with Disabilities in Vidrare village, supported by Class 2010, showed what they have learnt during their art-therapy sessions
On 19th February the children from St. Pantelejmon Social Institution for Children with Disabilities in Vidrare village performed “Djadovata rakavichka” play and had a concert. Special guests were the mayor of Pravets Mr. Rumen Guninski, the mayor of Vidrare village Ms Miglena Dimitrova, representatives from the Class 2010 and the Bulgarian School of Politics “Dimitry […]
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Sasha Bezuhanova becomes the most senior Bulgarian among the Hewlett-Packard management
Sasha Bezuhanova, who is a Board member of the Bulgarian School of Politics “Dimitry Panitza”, takes the leadership over the HP strategic division for collaboration with public sector in emerging markets. Her activities will cover formulation and implementation of strategies and new business models in the sector of public administration in 63 countries around the […]
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Innovations and Competitiveness – What Are the Next Steps for Bulgaria
Innovation – new technologies, a new way of thinking or a jumpstart for tomorrow? The lecturers at the last day of the second National program course tried to answer this question. In the panel “Long-term Strategy of Bulgaria” the program participants discussed the current innovation system and the next steps for Bulgaria in the field […]
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Mr. Sergey Stanishev: “In Bulgaria There Will Be a Stable Democracy, When All the Major Parties Are Well Integrated Into the European Families”
“There are two paths for Europe. If The European Union wants be a stronger, it needs to increase its political and economic integration. Otherwise, it two speed Union. To be strong, we must be together.” The president of the European Socialists Party and Bulgarian Socialist Party Sergey Stanishev said this to the participants in the […]
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Policies Implied by the Municipal Budget
The participants in the National Programme discussed the budget as a political instrument or how parties realize their political interests through municipal budgets at the fourth day of the course, dedicated to federal self-government. There was a special discussion between mayors and municipal councilors. The participants in the debate were Mr. Nikolai Stoinev, Deputy Chairperson […]
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Ms. Jordanka Fandakova, Mayor of the Sofia Municipality: “Sofia is a Model for Bulgaria about European projects”
“My message to you is: reach consensus and stop thinking on a mandate basis,” said Ms. Yordanka Fandakova to the participants of the National Programme. She was a guest speaker at the “30 minutes with …” session during the second course, which is focused on local government. Earlier in the day, there was a simulation […]
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“Think Globally, Act Locally”
“Think globally, act locally” was the main slogan today, at the second course of the National Programme “Governing Skills”, dedicated to local self-government. The main focus of the program was on the coordination between local party structures and party Headquarters, as well as on local structures and local authorities. The participants in the debate were […]