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Decoding Subnational Climate Budgeting in Maharashtra, India

The City Fix

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently launched Mumbai’s first-ever climate budget, making it the first city in India and the fourth in the world (after Oslo, New York and London) to launch a climate budget. While Mumbai works to expand and institutionalize their.

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Compensating Community Participation

Social Pinpoint

Finally in the example above, while budgets are generally small in the community engagement process, by adding in an element of compensation, budgets should be increased and shared across project partners to help compensate more participants.

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WypAll® Disinfecting Wipes: Meeting Efficacy with Accessibility

American City & Country

The battle against germs and infections is ongoing, especially within educational institutions, which is why it is important for facilities and procurement departments to prioritize hygiene and budget-conscious choices. Hand washing is crucial in the fight against norovirus, as hand sanitizer is not approved by the FDA to kill it.

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Thinking of Becoming a Grant Writer? Read This First.

Peak Proposals

You may receive partial credit for successful proposals but full credit for those that fail: Grantmakers evaluate proposals based on several factors, from the quality of a project idea to the size and reasonableness of the budget to the qualifications of the proposed personnel. As the grant writer, you’re in a vulnerable spot.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part One | Defining Levels of Service for individual parks

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

For either a BID or a conservancy extra services are likely to include security, sanitation, capital improvements, and marketing and economic development activities. Asking questions like "why is our meager budget earned from pavilion rentals paying for security?" Still, there is tension between being more active or more passive.

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Overcoming the Digital Divide: Lessons State and Local Governments can Learn from the Hospitality Industry

Government Technology Insider

Not to mention, limited public budgets often limit solution procurement and the hiring of top-tier talent, making it difficult for CIOs to deliver on constituent and staff expectations. Not to mention, preventative maintenance on essential equipment like HVAC systems is much more economical than major repairs.

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5 Ways India Can Use Innovation to Meet Its Urbanization Challenges

The City Fix

India is projected to overtake China as the most populous country in the world this year. The shifting demographics are bound to create heightened demand for education, health care, jobs and civic amenities, putting existing systems under stress. Current urban.