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PolisMaker International Association

The international association that supports the Master PolisMaker, the professional figure of the PolisMaker and its community, promoting continuing education, projects, partnerships and scholarships devoted to quality of living.

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President: Franco Pallanza
International association of PolisMakers
Associazione internazionale dei PolisMaker

What is the PolisMaker International Association (P.I.A.)

PolisMaker International Association (P.I.A.) was created to support and enhance the cultural project of the Master PolisMaker and the professional figure of the PolisMaker, connecting academia, institutions, professionals and alumni in an international perspective.

Through agreements, joint activities and dedicated initiatives, P.I.A. contributes to research and training projects on sustainable urban transformation, quality of living and Value Management, in line with the mission of the Master and operating at different scales: from small villages and mountain communities to smart and sustainable cities.

A bridge between Masters, territories and international networks

PolisMaker International Association is part of the collaboration network supporting the 1st Level Master Polis-Making and the 2nd Level Master PolisMaker, strengthening the link between education, research and professional practice.

Within this framework, P.I.A. especially supports the recognition and professional development of PolisMaker graduates, accompanying them after the diploma through continuing education initiatives, opportunities for exchange and connections with institutions, companies and third-sector organisations.

Mission and lines of action

The activity of PolisMaker International Association is structured along several main lines:

Supporting the PolisMaker cultural project

Promoting the PolisMaker culture, quality of living and Value Management by supporting scientific, educational and dissemination initiatives linked to the Master and to the professional role of the PolisMaker.

Building and nurturing the community

Fostering dialogue among alumni, faculty, professionals, public and private bodies, creating opportunities for encounters and collaboration across generations of PolisMaker.

Activating partnerships and projects

Taking part in agreements, territorial projects and international initiatives that apply the PolisMaking Method in real contexts.

Promoting scholarships and student support

Contributing, also through donations and partnerships, to the funding of scholarships and support initiatives for motivated students facing economic barriers.

Continuing education and internship opportunities

The Association organises, in particular, conferences, seminars and refresher courses and identifies internship opportunities, aimed at the continuing education of PolisMaker graduates once they have obtained their diploma.

Why collaborate with PolisMaker International Association

Collaborating with P.I.A. means supporting a cultural and professional project dedicated to quality of living, active across territories, small villages, mountain communities and smart sustainable cities.

  • Contribute to the development of a new professional profile: the PolisMaker.
  • Support real projects with territories, institutions and communities.
  • Strengthen the connection between innovation, quality of living and sustainable urban transformation.

Fund a PolisMaker scholarship

P.I.A. promotes and supports fundraising to create scholarships for those who wish to attend the PolisMaker Masters but face financial constraints.

  • Engages individuals, companies, institutions and alumni willing to invest in new PolisMaker professionals.
  • Allows contributions to full or partial scholarships, linked to specific profiles, topics or projects.
  • Strengthens the ethical dimension of the program, with a concrete focus on quality of living and access to knowledge.
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Joining a community on the move

Connecting with PolisMaker International Association means joining a community that looks at cities and territories as places to be cared for and enhanced, with responsibility and competence.

If you are an institution, company, association or an alumnus/alumna of the Master PolisMaker and wish to collaborate, propose a project or contribute to a scholarship, the Master coordination and the Association are available to build concrete pathways together.