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Chasing Innovation : Making Entrepreneurial Citizens in Modern India
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Dual Citizens
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Model Citizens
'Shand has fashioned a gripping and original story - and he writes like a dream' The Times'It has the pace and dynamism of a thriller ... and his social commentary is funny and on target' The HeraldAnd how to tell what the best things were?Well, that was easy: the best things were the ones with the most people looking at them. Alastair Buchanan has a comfortable life. It's been a year since he received his very own junior - a clone designed to help him escape the daily grind.So why does Alastair spend his days alone, online, obsessing over his status?When his long-term girlfriend Caitlin can't take it anymore, Alastair does his best to hold it together.But then, a remnant from his past appears and he is forced to confront the level of control that technology has over his life. Elsewhere, an anti-tech terrorist cell dedicated to yanking humanity back to the 1990s is building momentum. And looming over everyone is Kim Larson, inventor of the juniors.But when Kim realises that humanity's future lies in the stars, who will be left to hold him to account?From award-winning author Daniel Shand, Model Citizens explores a surreal world peopled by humans struggling with their dehumanising present.Full of suspense, it asks us what we give up when we exist online, and who we can trust to take care of us.Model Citizens is a subversive and darkly comic story of class, technology, and responsibility, offering a vision of the future that may be closer than we realise. 'A dazzling novel' Edmund Gordon, award-winning author'A consumerist hellscape is brilliantly evoked . . . the cloned self as ultimate consumer product is a compelling idea and Shand has such fun with it that the reader gets carried along' Irish Times
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What are examples of citizens' initiatives and citizens' decisions?
Examples of citizens' initiatives include petitioning for a new law or policy, organizing a protest or demonstration, or starting a grassroots campaign to raise awareness about a particular issue. Citizens' decisions can include voting in elections, participating in town hall meetings or public forums, or serving on a community board or committee to help make decisions that affect their local area. Both initiatives and decisions are important ways for citizens to actively engage in the democratic process and have a say in the governance of their communities.
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Is a citizens' initiative the same as a citizens' referendum?
No, a citizens' initiative and a citizens' referendum are not the same. A citizens' initiative allows citizens to propose new laws or changes to existing laws by collecting a certain number of signatures to put the issue on the ballot for a vote. On the other hand, a citizens' referendum allows citizens to challenge a law passed by the government by collecting signatures to put the law to a vote for approval or rejection. Both mechanisms involve citizen participation in the legislative process, but they serve different purposes.
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Is a citizens' initiative the same as a citizens' vote?
No, a citizens' initiative and a citizens' vote are not the same. A citizens' initiative is a process where citizens propose new laws or changes to existing laws by collecting a certain number of signatures to put the issue on the ballot for a vote. A citizens' vote, on the other hand, is when citizens directly vote on a specific issue or candidate. In essence, a citizens' initiative is the process that leads to a citizens' vote on a particular issue.
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Is a citizens' initiative the same as a citizens' decision?
No, a citizens' initiative and a citizens' decision are not the same. A citizens' initiative is a process where citizens can propose new laws or changes to existing laws through a petition that gathers a certain number of signatures. On the other hand, a citizens' decision is a process where citizens directly vote on a specific issue or law, usually through a referendum. While both involve citizen participation in the decision-making process, they differ in terms of the level of involvement and the specific mechanism used to influence policy.
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Innovation in the Public Sector : Smarter States, Services and Citizens
The book discusses smart governments and innovation in the public sector.In hopes of arriving at a clear definition of innovation in the field of public administration, the volume provides a wide survey of global policies and practices, especially those aimed at reducing bureaucracy and using information-communication technologies in public service delivery.Chapters look at current applications across countries and multiple levels of government, from public innovation labs in the UK to AI in South Korea.Providing concrete examples of innovation culture at work in public institutions, this volume will be of use to researchers and students studying new public management, public service delivery, and innovation as well as practitioners and professionals working in various public agencies.
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Responsible Citizens, Irresponsible States : Should Citizens Pay for Their States' Wrongdoings?
States are often held responsible for their wrongdoings.States pay compensation for their unjust wars, as did Iraq in the aftermath of its invasion of Kuwait.States pay reparations for their historical wrongdoings, as did Chile to the victims of the Pinochet Regime, or Germany to Israel and other countries because of the Holocaust.Some argue that they should pay punitive damages for their international crimes as well.But state responsibility has a troubling feature: states are corporate agents, comprising flesh and blood citizens.When they turn to the public purse to finance their corporate liabilities, it is their citizens who pay the price.Even citizens who protested against their state's policies, did not know about them, or had no influence on policy makers end up sharing the burden.Why should these citizens pay for their state's wrongdoings, if they don't carry the blame?Responsible Citizens, Irresponsible States develops a fresh justification for citizens' duties to share the burden of their state's wrongdoings.This justification revolves around citizens' participation in their state: drawing on recent debates in the philosophy of collective action, Avia Pasternak shows that citizens are acting together in their state and that their state policies are the product of this collective action.Given this participation, citizens ought to share the burden of remedying harmful wrongs their state policies bring about.However, she also argues that not all citizens in all states are participating in their state.In many authoritarian states, citizens' participation in the state is highly restricted or coerced.Here, ordinary citizens do not share responsibility for their state policies and should not be forced to pay for them.These conclusions carry significant real-world implications for the way domestic international law holds various types of states, and their citizens, responsible for their wrongdoings.This work is essential for political theorists and philosophers grappling with citizen responsibility and duty.
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To the foreign citizens:
To the foreign citizens: What are some of the biggest challenges you face when living in a new country? How do you overcome these challenges and adapt to your new environment? What advice would you give to others who are considering moving to a different country?
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Are disabled citizens neglected?
Disabled citizens often face neglect and discrimination in many aspects of their lives. They may encounter barriers to accessing education, employment, healthcare, and public spaces. Additionally, they may experience social isolation and lack of support. These challenges can lead to a sense of neglect and exclusion from society. It is important for communities and governments to work towards creating inclusive environments and providing necessary support for disabled citizens to ensure they are not neglected.
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Are you angry citizens?
As an AI language model, I do not have emotions, so I cannot feel anger. However, I can understand that citizens may feel anger or frustration about various issues such as government policies, social injustices, or economic hardships. It is important for citizens to express their concerns and work towards positive change through peaceful and constructive means.
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What is the difference between a citizens' decision and a citizens' initiative?
A citizens' decision is a direct vote by the citizens on a specific issue or law proposed by the government. The citizens have the opportunity to approve or reject the proposal through a referendum. On the other hand, a citizens' initiative is a process where citizens can propose new laws or changes to existing laws by collecting a certain number of signatures. If the required number of signatures is collected, the proposed initiative will be put to a vote, and if approved, it becomes law. In summary, a citizens' decision involves voting on a government proposal, while a citizens' initiative involves proposing and voting on a new law or changes to existing laws by the citizens themselves.
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