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2017 International Award on Local Development

Feb 27, 2017 | News

(27 February 2017) – Registration is open for the 2017 International Award on Local Development, which is part of the International Conference on Local Development organised in Faro (Portugal) on May 25-27 by CIEO (University of Algarve), CRIEL (University of Insubria) and CES (University of Coimbra).

Universidade do Algarve
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The International Award on Local Development is an international competition for the recognition of relevant research contributions and successful initiatives in promoting and supporting local and territorial development, particularly important and distinctive at international level.

It aims to encourage scholars, experts, young researchers, public institutions, public and private actors and businesses to improve awareness of territorial development policies, by focusing on analytic tools and processes, and enhancing the capability to diagnose and compare them at international level.

The 2017 International Award on Local Development ceremony will be held in Faro (Portugal) in the framework of the International Conference on Local Development scheduled for May 25-27, 2017. Interested participants should pre-register and will be informed about the programme of the Conference.

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