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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Open Doors Day at the Committee of the Regions

To celebrate Europe Day in the weeks leading up to the European elections, the EU institution opened their doors to the public this Saturday, May 17 in Brussels. There was a participation of 36 communities from all over the European Union and it held activities such as visits, debates, concerts

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

United Nations Creative Economy Report 2013 special edition

The special edition of the Report focuses on creative economy at the local level in developing countries. It is co-published by UNESCO and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the UN Office for South South Co-operation. The Report is organized in two volumes: a policy report and a web-documentary

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Rooibos tea, the treasure of South Africa

In the small towns of Nieuwoudtville, Clanwilliam, Citrusdal and Piketberg, rooibos tea is grown on plantations and provides jobs to around 5000 people in the area. Currently it generates an annual turnover of €35 million, and has been commercially processed since the 1930’s. The Cederberg region is known for its

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