Urban-rural
A truly integrated approach to development must go beyond intra-city policy coordination and traditional rural issues. The benefits of stronger urban-rural cooperation include more efficient land use and planning, better provision of services (e.g. public transport, health) and better management of natural resources.
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BioCanteens#2
BioCanteens#2
BioCanteens#2 Transfer Network is about ensuring the distribution of sustainable school meals in participating cities as a key lever towards the...
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