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Paradiplomacy of municipalities in South Bohemia and Plzeň region
HEJDOVÁ, Lucie
This diploma thesis determines the foreign activities of municipalities in South Bohemia and Plzeň region (i.e. paradiplomacy) and so by the analysis of cross-border municipal partnerships. The term paradiplomacy is defined, European regional policy, possibilities of financial support of mentioned activities and institutionalized forms of co-operation among municipalities are presented. Special attention is given primarily to the cross-border partnerships that are the main subject of interest of the diploma thesis. The thesis is based on an analytical-empirical approach. There are also used the methods of comparative politics and statistical and mathematical methods for evaluation of data.
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Partnership in Local Development of Towns at the Example of Krnov
Kubíková, Monika ; Pělucha, Martin (advisor) ; Kouřilová, Jana (referee)
Diploma thesis deals with city to city partnership. The aim of the thesis is to evaluate the impact of the projects based on city to city partnership. The theoretical part defines cross-border cooperation and town-twinning activities. The analytic part contains a case study of Krnov. In first part it focuses on evaluation of cross-border cooperation between the Czech Republic and Poland. In second part, there is a description and evaluation of town-twinning activities and projects. A questionnaire survey is used to evaluate the relationship between partner cities. The analysis of this survey outlines the main motives, benefits and barriers of town-twinning. Another factor influencing intensity of partnership has resulted beyond literary research.
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The dialog in time of political tension: Czech-Bavarian town-twinning after 1989
Semerádová, Adéla ; Nigrin, Tomáš (advisor) ; Filipová, Lucie (referee)
Town-twinning is a way of international cooperation between self-governments at the local level. The town-twinning is based on regular meetings of town representatives and citizens. The other type of international cooperation is the cross-border cooperation that points at common solution of problems in particular border area. The main aim of the town-twinning is information and experience exchange, arrangement of common cultural and sport events, school cooperation and language skills improvement. Thanks to the involvement of citizens in town-twinning activities, the mutual prejudices are eliminated and relations improved. The diploma thesis analyses the town-twinning between Prague and Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Pilsen and Regensburg, Domažlice and Furth im Wald. Thanks to the partnership, the towns and cities can advance their own interests in foreign policy by methods of public diplomacy and paradiplomacy regardless the relations between country governments. The improvement of international relations thanks to the town-twinning can be represented by the relationship between the Czech Republic and the Free State of Bavaria, where the twin towns were constituted without regard to the official policy of the country or the federal state. These contacts at the governmental level were very influenced by...
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Paradiplomacy:case study of the city of Sezimovo Ústí and the municipality of Thierachern
BĚLOHLAVOVÁ, Šárka
The theme of this diploma thesis will be an introduction of a process of municipalities involvement in international relationships for which a term paradiplomacy has been established. The aim of the thesis is to point out the origins of formation of intercommunal cooperation between the villages of canton Bern and South Bohemia. A case study of a chosen South Bohemian city Sezimovo Ústí and Swiss village Thierachern will be used. Mapping of the first steps in the nineties of the twentieth century which lead to relationship establishment and its progressive development until now will be necessary. Interviews with representatives of both municipalities using an oral history method will become an integral part of this thesis. Methods of politology, history and sociology will be used to write this diploma thesis.
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The Twinning Arrangement Between Tábor and Konstanz and its Reflection on Bilateral Projects in Education, Art and Economy. A Critical Survey.
VÍT, Pavel
The town-twinning is the important for the international cooperation and building new relationships. It is mostly about the political cooperation. This bachelor thesis deals with the partnership of two cities Konstanz and Tábor and the cooperation of common inhabitants is mainly described. It deals mainly with the experience of different cultures, lifestyles and mentality. This is not the only thing, that people can experience by the town-twinning. It is also about the cooperation of various associations in the field of culture, sport and education. The main part of this thesis concentrates on the education and the student exchange programs of both cities. At the end of my thesis the research concerning the language ability of students in Tábor is analysed. This plays a huge role in building relationships with the German inhabitants.
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Town twinning - Prague and Nuremberg
PROCHÁZKOVÁ, Tereza
The bachelor thesis deals with the cooperation between municipalities. In particular, it focuses on the partnership between towns and municipalities, known as 'twinning'. The thesis outlines the origin and significance of town-twinning, historical development of this type of cooperation, current trends in this area, possibilities of financing of joint projects within the framework of this partnership as well as the involved institutions. The second part of the thesis presents these findings on a practical example of the partnership between the cities of Prague and Nuremberg, describes the history and the current form of this partnership, and provides an overview of the joint projects. The thesis includes an analysis of the joint activities and subsequently evaluates the importance of the partnership for Prague and for Nuremberg.
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Town-twinning in Europe- Case study of the towns of Banyuls-sur-Mer and Kralupy nad Vltavou
Čubová, Lenka ; Maslowski, Nicolas (advisor) ; Novotná, Markéta (referee)
This Bachelor's thesis deals with the phenomenon of town twinning in Europe with a special focus on the Czech-French relations. Firstly, it gives a brief overview of the town-twinning's history in Europe and anylyzes how the motivational factors of the twinned towns have changed over time. The remaining part is dedicated to the case study of the Czech town Kralupy nad Vltavou which has been twinned for more than 20 years with the town of Banyuls-sur-Mer located in the southern France. Three chapters, The involved entities, The system of funding and The political background look into features who concern not only the aforementioned towns but any twinned municipalities in general. Furthermore, it sets the main points of twinning-exchange-trips as well as the culture differences and possible problems linked to them. In the final portion of this thesis, possible options for future development between Kralupy nad Vltavou and Banyuls-sur-Mer are set forth. More importantly, it reflects on the future of town-twinning in general.
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IMPORTANCE OF TOWN-TWINNING ON THE EXAMPLE OF SELECTED TOWNS IN THE CENTRAL BOHEMIA REGION
Cimlerová, Petra ; Kadeřábková, Jaroslava (advisor) ; Khendriche Trhlínová, Zuzana (referee)
This Bachelor thesis is focused on a cooperation of towns with an emphasis on international cooperation through the town-twinning. The first part analyzes the theoretical framework and objectives of cooperation, the legislation and possibilities of financing. In the second part the thesis focuses on three particular towns in Central Bohemia Region - Beroun, Černošice and Dobřichovice - and examines cooperation in reality. At the end the work compares the two previous parts. Here, the thesis focuses on the reality of financing -- it was found to be (due to difficulties with applications for finances) better to rely on towns' own sources -- and also answers the key questions that proves undeniable importance of this form of cooperation: it is advantageous for all participating towns and they are able to fulfill theoretical goals in reality.
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