Giulia Ferrante, Luca Buzzanca, and Arsene Perrot pdf Abstract: This study argues that regional development theories and policymaking have overlooked the role of local cultural characteristics and social cohesion in influencing local development through cohesion networks, proxim- ities and territorial identity. Supporting this statement through the Italian case study, we provide causal evidence from Difference-in-Differences […]| Papers in Evolutionary Economic Geography
Humanities and social science funding has been cut from the Marsden Fund, the main fund for 'blue-skies' research in Aotearoa New Zealand. The areas that have been cut include research in subjects like nursing, law, and archaeology. The Science Media Centre asked experts to comment. Profe| www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
The Social Cohesion Self-Evaluation is designed to help funders engage in an approach to problem solving that supports democracy and pluralism while also reducing toxic polarization. It is intended to increase self-awareness about the dynamics of toxic polarization while also identifying pathways to inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable problem solving among diverse and divergent groups of… Read more about Social Cohesion Self Evaluation and User Guide| PACE