Delegation from Indonesia studied US Local and State Governance
Sep 1, 2010 Comments Off Web AdminThe Northern Nevada International Center hosted international visitors from Indonesia on Jul 24 to Jul 28 2010. The international visitors were invited to Reno as part of the International Visitors Leadership Program of the US Department of State. The Reno portion of their program focused upon How American municipal, county, and state governments interact, yet maintain their ...
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Aug 25, 2010 Comments Off Web AdminSynopsis: Examine federal and state agencies’ management policies and practices, highlighting government efforts in environmental protection, tourism promotion, and biodiversity conservation; Review the role and methods of conservation agencies and NGOs in promoting protection of biologically sensitive and diverse ecosystems; and Observe methods used to develop community-park relations and explore how parks utilize volunteers and consult with local ...
Continue ReadingDelegation from South Africa to study Water and Energy Management
Aug 25, 2010 Comments Off Web AdminThe Delegation will visit Nevada from September 9th-14th. This program will focus on the relationships between water resources and energy production, including how climate change is affecting thinking about the “water-energy nexus”. In particular, this program will explore successful strategies for integrated water and energy resources management at the local and regional levels in ...
Continue ReadingDelegation from Thailand to examine the U.S. Judicial System
Aug 23, 2010 Comments Off Web AdminThe Northern Nevada International Center will be hosting a judge from Thailand on September 22 – September 25, 2010. The delegation was invited to Reno as part of the International Visitors Leadership Program of the US Department of State. The group is visiting Reno to understand the U.S. judicial system; to learn about federalism ...
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