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CiviCast: on air

Tania Carregha from the Institute for Community Studies talks to National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA)’s John Fell about her experiences of community engagement in Mexico City, building relationships with partners and civic actors, plus her research as a key delivery partner of the NCIA programme.

Civil society Community needs and priorities Education and employment Institute for Community Studies Places Posted on: 4 June 2024 Authors: Tania Carregha,

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