Water Privatization: November Unit Topic

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November 2011 Unit Meeting Topic Water privatization is short-hand for private sector ownership or management  in the provision of water  and sanitation services, although sometimes it refers to privatization and sale of water resources themselves (water trading). Because water services are seen as such a key public service, water privatization is often controversial. Globally, about 70 million people or about …

September Unit Meetings: Instant Runoff Voting

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What is Instant Runoff Voting? Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) is being used by some cities and organizations as a way to elect a single candidate when there are more than two choices without requiring a runoff election. IRV allows you to vote for the candidate you like without helping to elect the candidate you don’t. IRV is Rapidly Gaining Support …