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communities. Sitting around a table, they heard
about the details of each town and shared solutions
on some relevant issues, such as lighting or transport,
that some localities have already managed to
overcome.
The meeting continued in the auditorium where
training was provided on how to design community
projects, taking as a starting point the local
opportunities and networking as a way of achieving
sustainability.
At the end, an update was provided on the status of
the projects on which each community is working.
Within this context, some representatives raised
the difficulties that must be addressed, such as for
example, involving everyone in the local initiatives.
However, after consideration, the opportunities for
development of their communities prevailed over
the difficulties. “I always participated in all of the
matters discussed and it is my understanding that we
cannot sit around asking and waiting for you to give
us the answers. I haven’t done anything so far but
that’s about to change. I understand that everyone
has to take responsibility”, says a concerned Sonia
Tonarelli, a resident of the town of Algorta, at the
end of the day
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