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Sociology

Singapore Management University

Social Space

2012

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The Promise And Challenge Of Ecotourism, Biqi Wu Jan 2012

The Promise And Challenge Of Ecotourism, Biqi Wu

Social Space

The following article is adapted from an ecotourism case study conducted by Wu Biqi. It was supported by the Lien Centre and supervised by Associate Professor John Donaldson of the School of Social Sciences at the Singapore Management University.


The Future Of Singapore's Civil Society, Gillian Koh, Debbie Soon Jan 2012

The Future Of Singapore's Civil Society, Gillian Koh, Debbie Soon

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Civil society activists are now in open disagreement with citizens and sometimes, other civil society groups. Gillian Koh and Debbie Soon explore how that horizontal relationship might develop.


Spawning Social Enterprises Across Asia - An Interview With Mechai Viravaidya, Lien Centre For Social Innovation Jan 2012

Spawning Social Enterprises Across Asia - An Interview With Mechai Viravaidya, Lien Centre For Social Innovation

Social Space

Mechai Viravaidya, also known as “Mr Condom,” believes that Asia is fertile ground for promoting social enterprises. He tells Social Space why and how he thinks this should be done.


The Arts As A Social Cause, Felicia Low Jan 2012

The Arts As A Social Cause, Felicia Low

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The arts may be quietly making waves, says Felicia Low, but much more can be done to support the movement and effect real change.


Getting The Foundations Right: The Social Protection Floor Initiative, Braema Mathi Jan 2012

Getting The Foundations Right: The Social Protection Floor Initiative, Braema Mathi

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For a serious shot at reducing poverty, Braema Mathi urges societies, especially those in Asia, to implement the Social Protection Floor Initiative.