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Democracy on the Precipice

Council of Europe Democracy Debates 2011-12

By: Zygmunt Bauman,Council of Europe. Directorate of Policy Planning

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Democracy on the Precipice

Council of Europe Democracy Debates 2011-12

By: Zygmunt Bauman,Council of Europe. Directorate of Policy Planning

Democracy is well-established and soundly practiced in most European countries. But despite unprecedented progress, there is growing dissatisfaction with the state of democracy and deepening mistrust of democratic institutions; a situation exacerbated by the economic crisis. Are Europe's democracies really under threat? Has the traditional model of European democracy exhausted its potential? A broad consensus is forming as to the urgent need to examine the origins of the crisis and to explore visions and strategies which could contribute to rebuilding confidence in democracy. As Europe's guardian of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, the Council of Europe is committed to exploring the state and practice of European democracy, as well as identifying new challenges and anticipating future trends. In order to facilitate this reflection, the Council of Europe held a series of Democracy Debates with the participation of renowned specialists working in a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. This publication presents the eight Democracy Debate lectures. Each presentation analyses a specific aspect of democracy today, placing the issues not only in their political context but also addressing the historical, technological and communication dimensions. The authors make proposals on ways to improve democratic governance and offer their predictions on how democracy in Europe may evolve. Together, the presentations contribute to improving our understanding of democracy today and to recognising the ways it could be protected and strengthened.

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9287174636

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Analysis and Reform of Cultural Heritage Policies in South-East Europe

By: Rob Pickard,Florent Çeliku,Council of Europe. Directorate of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage

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Analysis and Reform of Cultural Heritage Policies in South-East Europe

By: Rob Pickard,Florent Çeliku,Council of Europe. Directorate of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage

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Integrated Management Tools in the Heritage of South-East Europe

By: Rob Pickard,Juris Dambis,Council of Europe. Directorate of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage

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Integrated Management Tools in the Heritage of South-East Europe

By: Rob Pickard,Juris Dambis,Council of Europe. Directorate of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage

As part of the Institutional Capacity Building Plan, which is the first of the three components of the Regional Programme for Cultural and Natural Heritage in South-East Europe launched in 2003, a "transnational theme-based debate" was organised. The second step in this debate stemmed from an assessment of requests from the countries/regions participating in the Regional Programme: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo/ UNMIK, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia".The first step was concerned with current heritage policies and legislation. Its aim was to take stock of the position regarding legislative reforms and heritage policies in the countries of South-East Europe. It also highlighted the need for an in-depth analysis of certain key areas where difficulties still arose in implementation.The second step was concerned with tools for integrated management of the cultural and natural heritage, in the broad sense of the term "heritage" (the concept of cultural environment). It linked together three key topics previously identified: documentation systems, incorporating the heritage dimension in environment, regional development and town planning documents, permits, controls and penalties related to heritage conservation work.

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Sustainable Development Strategies in South-East Europe

By: Robert Pickard,Anne-Marie Cousin,Bruno Coussy,Council of Europe. Directorate of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage

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Sustainable Development Strategies in South-East Europe

By: Robert Pickard,Anne-Marie Cousin,Bruno Coussy,Council of Europe. Directorate of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage

The Institutional Capacity Building Plan is the first of three components in the Regional Programme for Cultural and Natural Heritage in South East Europe that was launched in 2003. As part of this plan, a "translational theme-based debate" was held, the structure of which was based on an assessment of requests from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" and Kosovo. The results of this debate have been published across three volumes in the European Heritage series. The first volume concerned current heritage policies and legislation; the second covered the tools for integrated management of cultural and natural heritage, in the broad sense of the term (the concept of "cultural environment"). This third volume examines how the enhancement of cultural and natural heritage can contribute to the implementation of sustainable development projects. The participants' reports and presentations on European best practices should inspire institutions to define rules and guidelines for structuring their national heritage policies so that they can also contribute to regional and local development strategies.

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9287163715

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Reflections on the Future of Democracy in Europe

By: Council of Europe. Directorate General of Political Affairs

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Reflections on the Future of Democracy in Europe

By: Council of Europe. Directorate General of Political Affairs

This publication contains papers presented at a conference, held in November 2004 in Barcelona and organised by the Council of Europe. The purpose of the conference (held to mark the end of the three-year integrated project "Making democratic institutions work") was to discuss issues relating to the challenges and opportunities facing governments in Europe to strengthen democratic reform and encourage greater public participation. Topics covered include: promoting inclusive elections; financing of political parties; popular initiatives and referendums; and how modern communication technologies can affect the democratic process.

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9287158126

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Youth Policy in Norway

Report by the International Team of Experts Appointed by the Council of Europe

By: Maria Wolf,Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Directorate of Youth and Sport

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Youth Policy in Norway

Report by the International Team of Experts Appointed by the Council of Europe

By: Maria Wolf,Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Directorate of Youth and Sport

This publication is part of a series of reviews of national youth policies carried out by the Council of Europe, in collaboration with researchers, non-governmental youth organisations and governmental agencies responsible for the development and implementation of youth policy. The review comprises of a national report produced by the individual country, together with a critical analysis of national policy and practice undertaken by a team of international experts in the subject. This report is the 10th in the series and focuses on national youth policies and programmes in Norway.

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9287156026

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Guidance on Urban Rehabilitation

By: Catherine Roth,Council of Europe. Directorate of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage,Council of Europe. Technical Co-operation and Consultancy Programme

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Guidance on Urban Rehabilitation

By: Catherine Roth,Council of Europe. Directorate of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage,Council of Europe. Technical Co-operation and Consultancy Programme

The concept of urban rehabilitation encompasses sustainable economic and social aspects of regeneration strategies, as well as highlighting heritage issues and cultural diversity. This publication sets out guidelines to assist local, regional and national authorities in devising strategies for local development and action plans for successful rehabilitation policies. This book is based on Council of Europe reference texts relating to the integrated conservation of heritage, social cohesion and human rights, and draws on the experiences and best practice in local development strategies and urban conservation.

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9287155283

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Living Wooden Culture Throughout Europe

By: Nuria Sanz,Council of Europe. Cultural Heritage Division,Council of Europe. Directorate of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage,Council of Europe. Directorate General IV--Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, Environment

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Living Wooden Culture Throughout Europe

European wood heritage is a living tradition still in use in some regions of Europe but also represents one of the most threatened forms of cultural expression. This publication contains a number of papers presented at a series of transnational meetings organised by the Council of Europe to examine traditional building methods and compare experience and techniques on preserving this form of cultural heritage. It seeks to raise awareness of the social and economic value of wooden traditions in local communities throughout Europe.

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9287148821

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Initiatives by Employers to Promote Employment and Integration of Immigrants

By: Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Directorate of Social and Economic Affairs

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Initiatives by Employers to Promote Employment and Integration of Immigrants

By: Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Directorate of Social and Economic Affairs

Este libro forma parte de una serie de informes escritos para acompañar la investigación publicada por el Consejo de Europa con el título "Community and ethnic relations in Europe" y que trata todos los aspectos de las relaciones entre inmigrantes o grupos étnicos de inmigrantes con la sociedad en la que van a vivir. En este caso se ocupa de la integración laboral de los inmigrantes. 08.

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9287137862

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The Protection of Fundamental Social Rights in Europe Through the European Social Charter

Proceedings

By: Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Directorate General of Human Rights

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The Protection of Fundamental Social Rights in Europe Through the European Social Charter

Proceedings

By: Council of Europe,Council of Europe. Directorate General of Human Rights

Conclusions of the conference.

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Democracy on the Precipice

Democracy on the Precipice

Analysis and Reform of Cultural Heritage Policies in South-East Europe

Analysis and Reform of Cultural Heritage Policies in South-East Europe

Integrated Management Tools in the Heritage of South-East Europe

Integrated Management Tools in the Heritage of South-East Europe

Sustainable Development Strategies in South-East Europe

Sustainable Development Strategies in South-East Europe

Reflections on the Future of Democracy in Europe

Reflections on the Future of Democracy in Europe

Youth Policy in Norway

Youth Policy in Norway

Guidance on Urban Rehabilitation

Guidance on Urban Rehabilitation

Living Wooden Culture Throughout Europe

Living Wooden Culture Throughout Europe

Initiatives by Employers to Promote Employment and Integration of Immigrants

Initiatives by Employers to Promote Employment and Integration of Immigrants

The Protection of Fundamental Social Rights in Europe Through the European Social Charter

The Protection of Fundamental Social Rights in Europe Through the European Social Charter

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