Online Journal, Tuesday July 13th, 2010
Helping People Help Themselves to Take Urbanization in Stride
Between 30% and 60% of the population in most urban centers live in informal settlements, in poor-quality, overcrowded housing, lacking infrastructure and services, according to David Satterthwaite from the International Institute for Environment and Development in the U.K. who spoke at the plenary session Territorial change and urbanization.
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Geneva 2010 Makes Participants Ponder on Sustainability
When The Arts Break Loose Social Forces
The use of various forms of art can help raise awareness of health questions and induce changes in individuals and society as a whole, according to speakers at the symposium ``The Value of the Arts, Theatre and Music in Promoting Health and Tackling Health Inequalities.’’Read more
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Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo is Executive Director and co-founder of the African Institute for Health and Development.
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Summer night: Drinks on the roof-terrace of the Swissôtel
Far from the urban city life but still in the heart of town you find a special bar – the CaféDelux. Located on the roof-terrace of the Swissôtel Métropole it has an amazing view of the lake and town. Enjoy a summernight accompanied by music, dance and possibly something to eat.www.cafe-delux.com/
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