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Social mobilisation is often undertaken through a network of influential local leaders such as teachers, elected officials and religious leaders.
UNESCO: National Literacy Programme (NLP)
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Ruling coalition member Shizuka Kamei says Japanese voters are flocking to forceful local leaders, such as the mayors of Tokyo and Osaka, who may field their own legislative candidates in the next national election.
WSJ: Japan's Tsunami, Nuclear Crisis Push Reforms Forward
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The Workshop considered the responsibilities of local authorities and community leaders such as governors, mayors and other administrators as the city of Istanbul and its vicinity is recognized by the international community as one of those mega settlements where the safety of critical infrastructures such as hospitals, schools, etc. as well as residential buildings should be ensured as a top priority.
UNESCO: Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation