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Self-government in Malta. Can we use their experiences in the development strategies of our communes?
As part of my travels in search of local development and inspirations for local & regional governments, I had the honor and pleasure of talking about Maltese local governments with the Acting President of Malta Prof. Frank Bezzina and with the Director General for Local Government in the Office of the Prime Minister of Malta, Natalino Attard
13 November 2023 -
How to develop a commune/city’ development strategy that responds to global and local challenges?
A lot is happening in politics, law, economy, technology, society, environment, etc. How can you find your way in this with your commune/city? What its development strategy you should develop, adapt and implement?
31 October 2023 -
Lectures at J. E. Purkyně University in Ústí n. Labem on strategic failures of local governments, Ústí, Czech Republic
There are few things only that can teach you as much as a solid, but well-thought-out failure! This also applies to strategic governance of the cities’ & communes’ development.
20 October 2023 -
A strategy that will bring the rural commune of Dobrzyniewo Duze to a new, higher level of development
The Development Strategy of the Dobrzyniewo Duże Commune for 2023-2033, prepared by me, was adopted unanimously. I also prepared the previous one, and within its framework the authorities and employees of the commune managed to achieve a lot.
4 October 2023 -
Lectures at Manisa Celal Bayar University on reforms and development strategies of Polish communes, Manisa, Turkey
As many as several dozen professors and doctoral students came to my lecture at Manisa Celal Bayar University. Self-government is also a hot topic in Turkey, so current Polish reforms in the field of development strategies of communes are of great interest here.
1 October 2023 -
Poland needs thousands of highly qualified and motivated local authorities and self-government managers
A quarter of a century of work on city/commune development strategies and hundreds of training courses I have given on this subject tell me one thing. Poland needs thousands of highly qualified and motivated local authorities and self-government managers.
9 August 2023 -
Strategic revolution! An act introducing mandatory communes development strategies has been signed.
So it happened! Yesterday, the President of Poland signed an act that not only revolutionizes our spatial planning, but also gives a superior role to commune development strategy (we have 2477 communes), making it mandatory soon.
27 July 2023 -
As a reviewer, I recommend! Promoting sustainable local economic development initiatives: Case studies
The book I reviewed for AOSIS Scholarly Books describes the methods of promoting sustainable economic development used by South African local authorities.
23 July 2023
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Dreams and experiences of the Prażmów Commune – good workshops are the basis of the development strategy
When building a commune development strategy, it is necessary to talk to the inhabitants, including young people and seniors. However, it must be a thorough, honest and well-prepared conversation.
26 June 2023 -
“Time for a new strategy for Racibórz City. The authorities started with a good lesson”
“Time for a new strategy for Racibórz City. The authorities started with a good lesson”
27 February 2020 -
Training for the authorities and top management of municipalities on the strategies. New regulations, new opportunities and challenges.
Training for the authorities and top management of municipalities on the strategies. New regulations, new opportunities and challenges.
29 May 2021 -
Polkowice is one of the four fastest growing communes in Poland. I am the author of all its development strategies since 2001.
Polkowice is one of the four fastest growing communes in Poland. I am the author of all its development strategies since 2001.
6 November 2017 -
I train the authorities. Self-government strategic management in a (again) new reality.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine opens a new chapter in world history. It also creates new challenges for Polish local governments
6 March 2022 -
Strategies should result from values – thanks to them we know where we want to go, who to be. Thank you for 2020.
Strategies should result from values – thanks to them we know where we want to go, who to be. Thank you for 2020.
5 January 2021 -
Two days at one desk with the well-known Professor Derek F. Abell, author of the world-famous, classic, 3D strategic planning model.
Two days at one desk with the well-known Professor Derek F. Abell, author of the world-famous, classic, 3D strategic planning model.
3 October 2019 -
Training, research and lectures on local development strategic governance are OK, but the practice of it, being part of it, is simply The Best!
Training, research and lectures on local development strategic governance are OK, but the practice of it, being part of it, is simply The Best!
31 July 2019