Category: Ref-Website
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Afesis-corplan : promoting local democracy and community-driven development
Abstract: Afesis-corplan is a non-governmental organisation that has contributed to community-driven development and good local governance in the Border-Kei (Amathole) region of the Eastern Cape since 1992. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Afesis-corplan, East London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.afesis.org.za/
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Internet & gouvernance locale : vers une administration et une gouvernance électronique des communes du Bénin
Abstract: With support from the Internet Society (ISOC), the IGL Bénin network aims to promote the use of the Internet for providing public services and to improve the relations between citizens and local governments. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Internet society (ISOC). Benin chapter, [S.l.] (French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.igl-benin.net/
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Community law centre
Abstract: The Community Law Centre, forming part of the Law Faculty at the University of the Western Cape (‘the Centre’), was established in 1990 and works to realize good governance, socio-economic development, democratic values and human rights enshrined in South Africa’s Constitution. Author(s): University Of The Western Cape Source(s): , Published: 2012 University of the…
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Understanding land investment deals in Africa
Abstract: What is disconcerting about the current large-scale land investments in Africa is the lack of transparency of the deals. The Oakland Institute is making available detailed information and documentation collected in the course of its research. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Oakland institute, Oakland, CA (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.oaklandinstitute.org/land-deals-africa
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NED : National endowment for democracy : supporting freedom around the world
Abstract: Each year, with funding from the US Congress, NED supports more than 1,000 projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working for democratic goals in more than 90 countries. Grantees include groups that promote civic engagement in local governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 National endowment for democracy (NED), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Land policy initiative (LPI)
Abstract: LPI is an international programme to make land play its proper role in African development. Focal areas include: (1) women’s secure access to land; (2) the legitimacy of Africa’s customary based land rights; and (3) transparent and cost-effective land administration systems. Author(s): UNECA Source(s): , Published: 2012 United nations economic commission for Africa (UNECA),…
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FreeBalance : modernizing public financial management = modernise la gestion des finances publiques = modernizando el manejo de las finanzas públicas
Abstract: FreeBalance is a global provider of software solutions for public financial management (PFM). PFM is an essential part of the international development process. FreeBalance solutions support government modernization, fiscal decentralization, and public finance reform across all levels of government. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 FreeBalance, Ottawa [etc.] (English; French; Spanish ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.freebalance.com/
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Commonwealth local government Pacific project
Abstract: The CLGF Pacific Project works with national and local government in the Pacific to strengthen local democracy and improve service delivery in Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , Published: 2012 Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF) Pacific, Suva (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.pacific.clgf.org.uk/index.cfm