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.
"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."
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Is there more polygamy in the USA or in Iran?
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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.
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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:
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Here is a draft
vision statement for "Institutional Frameworks":
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