Category: Ref-Audio Visual
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The evolution of Chukua Hatua
Abstract: Chukua Hatua, which means Take action in Kiswahili, is a programme aiming to support active citizenship in communities in northern Tanzania. It is an effective Oxfam programme that encourages citizens to ask, know and demand their rights in education, health, and other public services. Author(s): Mapunda, Kisuma Source(s): , 14:51 min. Published: 2012 Oxfam,…
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Once upon a time, local democracy
Abstract: This amusing video was produced by the Council of Europe’s Centre of Expertise for Local Government Reform as part of its programme to strengthen local and regional government capacity in Ukraine. Author(s): CE Source(s): , 3:38 min. Published: 2012 Council of Europe, [Strasbourg etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TBOGhA9hdI
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Decentralisation : learning lessons from the developing world
Abstract: The obstacles to decentralization and conditions for success are discussed in a video and a presentation of Mr. Vaillancourt (Univ. of Montreal). He concludes that the EU would do wise to use a checklist to assess the likelihood of successful decentralization when deciding on funding priorities. Author(s): Vaillancourt, Francois Source(s): , 5:22 min. Published:…
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ICT4Gov : ICT mediated participatory budgeting in South-Kivu : mobilizing resources for the poor
Abstract: In Congo (DRC) citizens use their mobile phones to vote on community priorities for local public services. When they have reached an agreement the local government devotes a percentage of the local investment budget to the project selected by the citizens. Author(s): WBI [World Bank Institute] Source(s): , 4:02 min. Published: 2011 World bank…
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The governance gap : a response to Kony2012
Abstract: This documentary shwos how the conflict with the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) undermines people’s capacities and voice, and local democracy in the Acholi region of Uganda. It tells the story of Nighty, a woman who survived the conflict and displacement camps. See also http://thegovernancegap.eu/. Author(s): Oosterom, Marjoke; Kool, Esther; Otim, Patrick; Luzinda, Solomon; Maden,…
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A video report from the Competing for water programme on local conflict and cooperation over water
Abstract: This video filmed in Nicaragua illustrates the magnitude and complexity of water governance which is in many countries the task of district and other local authorities. It is part of a collaborative research Competing for Water programme supported by the Danish Institute for International Studies. Author(s): Rehder, Sten; Gómez, Ligia; Paz, Tania; Ravnborg, Helle…
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Introduction to the Mwananchi programme : strengthening citizen engagement
Abstract: The Programme Director explains how the project will bring together media, civil society organisations (CSOs) and elected representatives to create ‘coalitions of change’ and strengthen citizen engagement in seven African countries. Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher Source(s): , 2.55 min., ill. Published: 2010 Overseas development institute (ODI)]. Mwananchi programme, [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvEHuof1ClA
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Pursuing the MDGs through local government : Naoros village
Abstract: This entry for the GFLD video contest (Sept. 2010) shows participants at the Conference on Transparency, Free Flow of Information and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which was held in London on 24-25 August 2010. They emphasize the need for local government to achieve the MDGs. Author(s): Ochweri, James; Eriksson, Emma Source(s): , 3:35…
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Sharing experience : enhancing the benefits to communities from extractive industry projects
Abstract: In the first part of this 2-h video, Dan Owen, Program Coordinator for Community Driven Development at the World Bank, gives an overview of the Bank’s practices. Author(s): Owen, Dan Source(s): , 1:59 min., ill. Published: 2009 Sustainable community development fund (CommDev), [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2929743005347131557#