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How one nonprofit uses AWS to amplify citizen advocacy across Africa

AWS Public Sector Blog

Advocacy is about taking action in real time, so we need to reach people wherever they are. By the end of 2020, 495 million people subscribed to mobile services in Sub-Saharan Africa, representing 46% of the region’s population – an increase of almost 20 million from 2019. Using AWS to deliver on our mission.

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What We Learned After Analyzing 5 Months of Active Mobility Responses to COVID-19

The City Fix

In 2020 and into 2021, transportation agencies, companies and advocacy groups acted swiftly in the face of the unique public health crisis and disruption caused by COVID-19. They provided solutions that kept frontline workers, groceries, health services and other critical. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Voting and Campaign Transparency w/ Asm. Sabrina Cervantes

Policy Chats

is that] bringing these experiences to these positions of power and advocacy and having a seat at the table, that's what drives good public policy, that we each have something to bring to the table. Many individuals, organizations, and elected leaders really noted that it fractured the Latino community within our county.

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Asm. Sabrina Cervantes: Voting and Campaign Transparency

Policy Chats

is that] bringing these experiences to these positions of power and advocacy and having a seat at the table, that's what drives good public policy, that we each have something to bring to the table. Many individuals, organizations, and elected leaders really noted that it fractured the Latino community within our county.

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How to Make Your Voice Heard on Election Day and Beyond — Episode 077

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Today is November 3, 2020 – an important day for our country, our democracy, our values and our future. To learn more about federal policy and legislative issues impacting parks and recreation, visit NRPA’s advocacy webpage or email Elvis and Kyle at advocacy@nrpa.org Today is Election Day!

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Fresh Blogging: The Top 50 Clean Air Advocacy Blogs

Masters in Public Administration

Clean Air Advocacy In these letters to the editor of Backwoods Home, readers gain tips on canning garlic and mixed vegetables. In recent news is Australia’s vow to be carbon neutral by 2020. Clean Air Canada This is the Canadian site for clean air advocacy and goes into law and policy for the country. Clean Energy Websites.

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Building Resilience: Leveraging Innovative Partnerships and Low Cost Capital to Meet Affordable Single-Family Housing Needs

Center for Community Progress

Beginning in 2020, the organization has embarked on an unprecedented plan to preserve or build 2,000 units of affordable housing over the next five years, including 1,250 affordable multifamily units, 500 affordable homeownership units, and 250 single-family rental units. Source: Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership.

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