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Institutions

نهادها

Institutions are the established laws, practices and customs of a people. For example, "the institution of marriage". This section looks at the legal and financial systems of Iran and prevailing customs and norms that are the framework in which planning occurs.

A Pirate Party in European Parliament

حزب دزد انتشاراتی در مجلس شورای اروپا

"The Pirate Party" of Sweden is growing in popularity. Its platform: "to reform copyright law, abolish the patent system, and strengthen the right to privacy." »


Polygamy

چند همسری

Is there more polygamy in the USA or in Iran? »


Prison Reform

اصلاح وضع زندان

The recent media storm over the sentencing of Roxana Saberi to 8 years in prison draws our attention to the plight of prisoners world wide, and to planning issues related to justice systems and prisoners. »


Postcards from the past

کارت پستال از زمانی پیش

My Mom sent me a link to this website featuring historic postcards from America. "Take a look at the aftermath of the Collinwood school fire (March 4, 1908)," she said. "We were just talking about it."

This website triggers a few planning issues: »


Institutional Framework Vision

چشم انداز چارچوب نهادی

Here is a draft vision statement for "Institutional Frameworks": »