Introduction to Cuba through the Eyes of a Filmmaker
The former Sugar Bowl of the world welcomed 4.2 million tourists in 2017, according to the national tourism agency, Viajes Cuba. The place 'where fertile land is abundant' (the meaning…
Daniela Bularda
MEGA: Gamification in the Service of Social and Environmental Issues
Today’s inspiration comes from the Republic of Moldova, where the Moldovan Environmental Governance Academy (MEGA) is proposing gamified initiatives for a more sustainable environment. MEGA is a social entrepreneurial organization…
CitizenLab: The Start-up for Civic Engagement in Urban Areas
E-democracy has an unexplored potential to involve citizens in shaping their habitats. While an overwhelming number of apps and software programs are at our disposal for various purposes, we can’t…
J’accuse: Empowering Citizens’ Voices
Giving voice to citizens’ individual rights is the purpose of the theatre play J’accuse, the title of which may send readers to research literary references. The show brings together five…
Intergenerational Accommodation – The Alternative To High Rents And Loneliness
Homesharing is a win-win solution and is increasingly popular amongst students. But intergenerational living proves to be much more than simple accommodation as it is intended to be mutually enriching.…
Repair Instead Of Throwing Away: The Story Behind Repair Café
According to the latest Eurostat statistics, the EU countries produced 61 million tonnes of municipal waste, which was 4.2 % below the level for the prior year. The effort to…
The Story Of The Evicted Batwa Tribe in Uganda
Anna Bohlmark, a freelance journalist, wanted to do a documentary about the endangered mountain gorillas of Uganda, but during her research she discovered the story of the Batwas – the…
Air Passenger Rights – The Rise Of Tools For Claims
Delay, cancellation, or overbooking. Does it sound familiar? It is estimated that 26 million passengers are entitled, every year, to compensation from the airline companies, but only 1% of them…
Accelerators – Seed Of Success In The Startups Ecosystem
“Accelerator” is arguably an overused term in the universe of startups, their first steps, and onwards. However, fostering growth or just surviving may be less “mission impossible” for a startup…
Smart Cities Around The World – The Urban Metamorphosis
Nobody wants to be considered stupid, and smart citizens want to live in smart towns. In the world of technology, a new challenge is on the menu: how to make…
Gender Price Discrimination – Blue Or Pink?
Gender-based price discrimination is a relatively recent issue, not because it wasn’t there for years but because it can be tricky to identify. Basically, it can cost you more to…
Embrace The Change In Profession You Need
Changing jobs on a rolling basis can be easy, but taking decisions about changing your profession can be time consuming and a subject for deep introspection.