ČIP talks

CIPTalks is the only annual international architectural event in a fully interactive live format through its unique cutting edge roundtables and discussions content. It is a place of great architecture and an intellectual challenge to architecture and related professions. ČIPtalks provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and meet the renowned Croatian and worldwide architects.

…The talks were inspiring and broad reaching which is vital in a global economy where the internet is in danger of reducing the face to face contact from people who work internationally…
Luke Pearson, PearsonLLoyd

 

The Global Health Debate

With controversy still raging over national health reform in the United States, the media is paying little attention to an international debate on global health policy that is of major importance to the world’s poorest people. Both debates revolve around a similar theme, which President Barack Obama neatly summarized in his recent landmark address to Congress as “the appropriate size and role of government” in the provision of health services.

 

The Urban Green Fair

The Urban Green Fair is a Community Interest Company (CIC), providing a simple step to a sustainable future. Our aims are principally to organise an outdoor ‘festival’, through which we:

• Empower, educate and enthuse people regarding current environmental issues, by effective and positive communication.
• Present environmentally-focussed products, businesses, practises and information.
• Engage with diverse local communities, before, during and after the event.
• Provide a uniquely family-friendly learning environment, not diluted by alcohol or loud music.

The Urban Green Fair: “Skill up for power down”

If you are interested in working for the Urban Green Fair please go to the ‘Support’ page here

 

Art and the constraints of development

How free are artists to write, sing and represent what they want? Which role do uninhibited, creative minds play in the development of open and democratic societies? What is the agenda of donors when supporting art in developing countries and which impact does that have on the practice of art? That’s what Art and the constraints of development is about, a co-production of the Power of Culture and ZAM Africa Magazine.

Achille Mbembe

“Donors have a simple notion of development”

Rustom Bharucha

“We have to re-imagine culture and development”

Bart Luirink

Fishy art

Elsbeth Etty

Art and its constraints

Sibongile van Damme

“Bureaucrats like us operate within a limited mandate”

Tolu Olungesi

African books make you cry

Binyavanga Wainaina

Once we were cold and materialistic

Anton Stolwijk

Mafrika – sophisticated parody of anti-prejudice film?

Mauricio Delfín

“Peru is ready for in-depth investments in culture”

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Organic Food Festival – 2 tickets for price of 1*

Food lovers all over should be quick to digest the news that the ninth Organic Food Festival will take place at Bristol Harbourside on 12th – 13th September 2009.

The purpose of this year’s festival is to bring a focus back to the local community and to introduce more people to our organic pioneers who are growing, sewing, cooking and making in a way that is truly sustainable.
The festival, which is the biggest organic event in Europe, promises to be a weekend of gastronomic proportions thanks to 250 organic exhibitors, support from the Soil Association, Yeo Valley Organic and work in collaboration with Dominic Phillips Event Marketing.
As well as seeing celebrity chefs in action, an expected 20,000 visitors will discover a world of delicious organic food and drink, gorgeous skin care, fabulous fashion, organic textiles, home design and even get some tips on organic gardening. Promising to be an entertaining family-friendly outing, this much-loved festival is perfect for everyone.
The Organic Food Festival 2009 is happy to offer Ecologist subscribers 2 tickets for the price of 1*

*First 100 subscribers to sign in and redeem the code below