International Institute For Advanced Studies

The New England Council is a non-partisan alliance founded in 1925, comprising businesses, academic and health institutions, and public and private organizations throughout New England. The Council's mission is to foster economic growth and promote a high quality of life across the region. Recently, the Council launched the New England Council Fellows Program in celebration of its 100th anniversary, providing funding to six non-profit organizations to hire summer fellows. Additionally, the organization engages in various initiatives and events that connect New Englanders with Washington D.C. and address key regional issues. Generated from the website

The Institute for International Urban Development is committed to promoting sustainable urban and regional development. We operate at the policy, program and project levels with teams that include regional experts and members of our network of local affiliates. In all of our activities, we work with decision-makers, executive agencies, NGOs and CBOs responsible for implementation. Our action research is structured to contribute to the understanding of complex urban dynamics and the drivers of change and transformations in cities and regions. Our technical assistance activities emphasize strategy, process, and action to achieve planning and development goals in emerging economies around the world. In addition, we offer executive courses designed to help local officials acquire the skills for effective urban planning and management in the challenging context of developing countries. Our work focuses on sustainability, local development, participatory processes and community-based development initiatives. We were granted special consultative status by UN-ECOSOC in July 2007 and are active in international networks concerned with issues of development, environment and culture including ECOSOC, UNESCO, HABITAT and UNEP. We also offer internships to advanced planning students and young professionals interested in an international public service career, and we assist educational institutions in the development of their research and teaching activities. The Institute is primarily funded through sponsored activities, whether technical assistance, action research or executive education programs. Thirty-five percent of funding comes through gifts and board member contributions. If you are interested in funding the Institute or any of our activities, please contact Mary Shia, Director of Individual and Corporate Giving, at ( 617 ) 852-8343 or shia@i2ud.org.

The Mass Retirees Association, founded in 1968, advocates for retired state, county, and municipal employees across Massachusetts, representing members from the Commonwealth's 104 public retirement systems. With a focus on public pensions, health insurance, and federal issues like Social Security, the Association is recognized as a powerful voice for retired public employees on Beacon Hill. Committed to addressing critical issues such as healthcare affordability and pension benefits, the Mass Retirees Association actively engages in political advocacy and fundraising efforts to support its mission. Through events and communications, the Association keeps its members informed and united in their shared goals. Generated from the website