Category: Ref-E-Publication
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The roles of civil society organizations in enhancing grassroots democracy in Vietnam : a research paper
Abstract: The role of civil society in enhancing grassroots democracy in Vietnam is assessed. Grassroots democracy and civil society in Vietnam have little autonomy in the sense that they are still under the state’s control and monitoring. Author(s): Nguyen Huyen Thuy Nhien Source(s): , 59 p., ill. Published: 2012 Erasmus [university Rotterdam]. International institute of…
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Planning in all its (dis)guises : spheres of government, functional areas and authority
Abstract: The constitutional framework of the powers and functions of local government in South Africa leaves room for uncertainty and confusion, caused by provisions that permit the support, monitoring, supervision and intervention by national and provincial government over provinces and local governments. Author(s): Van Wyk, Jeannie Van Source(s): , [Potchefstroom electronic law journal] (PER); Vol.…
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The democratic impact of ICT in Africa
Abstract: This paper develops the so-called “African model of ICT practice”, which proposes a set of hypotheses that aim to enable the effective usage and integration of ICT within the democratic process in the context of an African self-defined political reality. Author(s): Dobra, Alexandra Source(s): Africa Spectrum; 47(2012)1, p. 73-88, ill Africa Spectrum 47(2012)1 Published:…
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Formal institutions, local arrangements and conflicts in northern Bolivian communities after forest governance reforms
Abstract: Natural resource-based conflicts between community forest management (CFM) and patronage-based management models in response to recent tenure and forestry governance reforms were studied in northern Bolivia. Author(s): Cano Cardona, Walter Source(s): , 225 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2012 Universiteit Utrecht], [Utrecht (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-90-393-5723-1/ Link: http://igitur-archive.library.uu.nl/dissertations/2012-0305-200851/UUindex.html
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Innovative approaches to land governance and programme management : a contractors view
Abstract: This paper makes a case for a more integrated and strategic approach to land governance taking in all of the main elements of land governance under a single programme. The case is based on three major integrated land programmes implemented between 2000 and 2013 in Guyana, Rwanda and Mozambique. Author(s): English, Clive; Edwards, Owen…
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Enhancing inclusiveness of Rwanda’s land tenure regularization program : initial impacts of an awareness raising pilot
Abstract: A gender-sensitive research framework was used to assess the extent to which men and women have participated in the Land Tenure Regularization process in Rwanda. One of the aims was to assist and enhance the capacity of local institutions involved in land awareness and land dispute management. Author(s): Santos, Florence; Fletschner Landesa, Diana; Daconto,…
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Assessing pre-election political space in the 2011 local government elections
Abstract: A systematic assessment of pre-election space in the 2011 local government elections shows that whilst the vast majority of South Africans can freely vote and express their opinions, pre-election campaign space is fragile and not given, and will therefore need to be nurtured in future elections. Author(s): Africa, Cherrel; Lynch, Gerry Source(s): , Politeia;…
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A toolkit for best practices in school governance : Idasa’s Right to know, right to education project
Abstract: This toolkit provides a set of easy-to-follow steps, concepts and guidelines to help local communities to focus and understand Best Practices in Schools and Governing Bodies to meet basic standards. It is a generic guide that is adaptable to different situations, countries and systems. Author(s): IDASA Source(s): , 24 p,, ill., tabs Published: 2012…
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Democratic governance and participatory budgeting : a theoretical discourse of the Nigerian experience
Abstract: The democratic governance and participatory budgeting of public sector finances in Nigeria, both nationally and locally, are discussed. Recommendations include: empowerment of the poor to enable more effective participation; and targeting resources to programmes directed to the poorest localities. Author(s): Akindele, Sunday Tunde; Afolabi, Yakibi Ayodele; Ayeni, Oluwadare Ojo Source(s): , Review of economics…