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Participatory Planning to Achieve Structural Change with Equality: Citizen Participation Strategies in Multi-scale Planning Processes Year of publication: 2015 Author: Carlos Sandoval, Andrea Sanhueza, Alicia Williner Corporate author: United Nations (UN) This manual that ILPES places at the disposal of public officials and non-governmental agents working in the community, has the purpose of sharing a brief theoretical reflection on the current socio-political context through which this manual becomes important; and a set of methodological instruments that will bring the user closer to the social practice of a citizen participation process in the construction of a public management instrument. The manual is divided into two chapters: The first conceptualizes participatory multiscale planning, while also briefly introducing three topics of great importance to be incorporated into any participatory planning process and construction of public management instruments: the perspective of gender, the use of Convention 169 and Principle 10. The second chapter systematizes a set of methodological instruments that describe the stages of a citizen participation strategy to incorporate the multiscale public management instruments. The manual closes with two annexes, the last of which incorporates a set of tools that can be used in the stages of the construction of a citizen participation strategy. 
Guardians of the Pacific: A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating, Preserving, and Promoting World Heritage Year of publication: 2024 Author: Karena Menzie-Ballantyne | Nanise J. Young Okotai | Adi Meretui Tuvou Ratunabuabua Corporate author: APCEIU Guardians of the Pacific: A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating, Preserving, and Promoting World Heritage is an APCEIU initiative dedicated to advancing Global Citizenship Education (GCED) worldwide. Anchored in the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and UNESCO World Heritage, the guide places a special emphasis on the rich and diverse heritage of the Pacific region. This Guide reflects GCED’s integrative approach, which encompasses three interconnected dimensions of learning: cognitive, socio-emotional, and behavioral. It encourages critical thinking about heritage and sustainability, fosters empathy by deepening understanding of the Pacific's unique cultural and natural environments, and inspires meaningful actions to protect and preserve local heritage. Tailored for educators working with students in upper primary (grades 4–6) and lower secondary (grades 7–9), the Guide provides step-by-step instructions and practical resources for incorporating Pacific World Heritage into classroom lessons and extracurricular activities. It is a valuable tool for nurturing awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of the Pacific region’s irreplaceable heritage in schools worldwide. <Table of Contents>ForewordHow to Use This GuideSection 1. Learning Framework Rationale Section 2. What Makes a Place Special?Section 3. The 2030 Agenda, Five Pillars and SDGsSection 4. Protecting People: Levuka Historical Port Town (Cultural Site)Section 5. Preserving the Planet: Phoenix Islands Protected Area (Natural Site)Section 6. Ensuring Prosperity: Rock Islands Southern Lagoon (Mixed Site)Section 7. Promoting Peace: Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site (Cultural Site)Section 8. Partnerships to Protect the Environment: East Rennell (Natural Site)Section 9. Taking Action to Promote and Protect a Special PlaceReferences WorksheetsPhoto Cards 
Educational Policy Recommendations Based on TERCE Year of publication: 2016 Author: Ernesto Treviño, Cristóbal Villalobos, Andrea Baeza Corporate author: UNESCO Recommendations for Educational Policies in Latin America based on TERCE have been elaborated on request of the Regional Office of Education for Latin America and the Caribbean, OREALC/UNESCO Santiago. This publication is aimed at educational policy makers. For LLECE, decision-making is based on evidence and anchored to conceptual models that allow for the adequate interpretation of reality. This document fulfills this purpose, since it has the fundamental characteristic of translating the conclusions drawn from the TERCE into policy and educational practice. In this sense, the empirical evidence provided by the study shows the main factors that influence the achievement of learning, which represent concrete challenges of educational policy. 
Cultural Diversity and Interculturality in Higher Education. Experiences in Latin America Year of publication: 2008 Author: Daniel Mato Corporate author: UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean (IESALC) The work that we present below under the title Cultural Diversity and Interculturality in Higher Education. Experiences in Latin America offers a documented and novel analysis on the subject, accompanied by more than thirty studies on concrete experiences that allow to appreciate the richness and vitality that this field exhibits in Latin America, as well as the problems and challenges it faces. The volume brings together thirty-six studies of experiences of the types mentioned, each of which identifies achievements, obstacles and learning, and culminates in offering recommendations. This collection of texts is preceded by a study of regional scope that analyzes significant contextual elements, as well as salient aspects of the studied experiences, evaluates problems, challenges and opportunities, and offers a set of recommendations. 
The Challenges to Build Citizenship: Media as a Platform for Dialogue Year of publication: 2010 Author: Claudia Lagos Corporate author: Universidad de Chile The OREALC / UNESCO Santiago and the UNESCO National Commission, the Regional Delegation for Cooperation in the Southern Cone and Brazil, the French Embassy in Chile, the Freedom of Expression Program of the Institute of Communication and Image of the University of Chile and the UNESCO Chair "Media and citizen participation" of the Universidad Diego Portales, commemorated the World Day for Press Freedom 2009 with the seminar "The challenges to build citizenship. Media as a platform for dialogue ", held on May 5, 2009 at the Central House of the University of Chile. The meeting, with national and international guests, made it possible to reflect on and discuss the main issues -although not the only ones- that are currently in the hands of issues related to the promotion of pluralism and diversity; the challenges for journalism and the media in a context of high technological renewal and economic crisis; the lines of work in the matter for the design and execution of public policies, and research in communication. This publication collects the presentations of the speakers during the Seminar, as well as leaves testimony of the commitments assumed by the presidential candidates that we hope will become an agenda not only for the 2010-2014 administration, but also for the political sectors that represent each one of those who signed the document. 
A Review of education for sustainable development policies from a cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue perspective: identifying opportunities for future action Year of publication: 2009 Author: Daniella Tilbury | I. Mulà Corporate author: UNESCO This review highlights the striking absence of culture in ESD, a gap also acknowledged by participants at the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development held in Bonn, Germany, from 31 March to 2 April 2009. The final declaration emphasizes that ESD is about 'creative and critical approaches, long-term thinking, innovation and empowerment for dealing with uncertainty', and for solving complex problems, highlighting in particular the interdependence of environment, economy, society, and cultural diversity from local to global levels. The review and its methodology provide an instructive example of ways to articulate the linkages between cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and ESD, required for a sustainable future. 
Manual for Developing Intercultural Competencies: Story Circles Year of publication: 2020 Author: Darla K. Deardorff Corporate author: UNESCO This book presents a structured yet flexible methodology for developing intercultural competence in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal. Piloted around the world by UNESCO, this methodology has proven to be effective in a range of different contexts and focused on a variety of different issues. It, therefore, can be considered an important resource for anyone concerned with effectively managing the growing cultural diversity within our societies to ensure inclusive and sustainable development.The book serves as a tool to develop those competences, presenting an innovative adaptation of what could be considered an ancient tradition of storytelling found in many cultures. Through engaging in the methodology, participants develop key elements of intercultural competence, including greater self-awareness, openness, respect, reflexivity, empathy, increased awareness of others, and in the end, greater cultural humility.This book will be of great interest to intercultural trainers, policy makers, development practitioners, educators, community organizers, civil society leaders, university lecturers, and students – all who are interested in developing intercultural competence as a means to understand and appreciate difference, develop relationships with those across difference, engage in intercultural dialogue, and bridge societal divides. 
함께 사는 세상 만들기 Year of publication: 2004 Corporate author: APCEIU This book, in essence, aims to introduce Education for International Understanding (EIU) to high school students, college students and teachers at all levels as well as the general public. The growing interconnectedness and interdependence compels all of us to understand the world beyond our immediate living space, to critically reflect on issues affecting us and others, and to work together to make our world a more peaceful and sustainable one. It requires values education that is transformative and participatory in nature to arouse genuine interests and passions to learn more and eventually to make positive changes. The book is comprised of five parts, organized by five thematic areas of EIU, namely, intercultural understanding, globalization, human rights, peace and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). It introduces carefully chosen topics and discussions which may pique readers’ interest in some of the issues at stake, thus, encourage them to critically reflect on the complexities surrounding the issues and motivate them to engage further. Using an interdisciplinary lens, the book also borrows some ideas and approaches commonly practiced in critical anthropology. 
Asia-Pacific Teacher Exchange for Global Education Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: Korea R. Ministry of Education | APCEIU Asia-Pacific Teacher Exchange for Global Education (APTE) is a bilateral teacher exchange programme between the Republic of Korea and Asia-Pacific partner countries, hosted by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and implemented by the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding under the auspices of UNESCO (APCEIU) in collaboration with the Ministries of Education of the partner countries. Launched with two partenr countries -- Mongolia and the Philippines -- in 2012, APTE has grown into a well-known regional programme, now working with seven partner countries in the Asia-Pacific region -- Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. 
Message from Ms Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of International Literacy Day, 8 September 2018 Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: UNESCO. Director-General, 2017- (Azoulay, A.) This message was delivered by Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the occasion of the International Day of Literacy, on 8 September 2018.