Samarinda - Tigard, OR (Resource Cities)

The main objectives of the partnership between Tigard and Samarinda were to improve human resources and city procedures within Samarinda and to address environmental concerns. More specifically, the partnership aimed to develop an improved citizen participation process; create a solid waste recycling program and begin educating the community about the benefits and practices of recycling; design and carry out a training program in double-entry accounting; prepare a matrix of potential revenue generating programs for Samarinda; and seek ways to enhance coordination between Samarinda and Tigard on intermodal transportation, staff professional development, application of performance budgeting, and trade opportunities in Oregon for Samarinda-based businesses.

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