The ILS also gives participants the opportunity to collaborate on funding bids to the ILS Legacy Fund, which supports development opportunities between the UK and international literature development sector.

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The development literature emphasises the importance of sound institutions and clean, effective government.

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The idea that literature is an important facet of leadership development is not new.

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The award recognises an author's continued creativity, development and overall contribution to literature, rather than a single work.

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No Southampton Biomass (NSB) called it an attempt to "sneak in a large scale development under our radar with purposely misleading literature and dubious environmental claims".

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"In addition to a black child owning dolls and other playthings that positively reflect their image, exposure to literature, art and other positive images will aid in the development of a healthy cultural awareness and appreciation, " she says.

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