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• United nations advisory committee of local authorities (UNACLA)

  Abstract: The UNACLA, established in 2000, is a high-level group of selected mayors and representatives of local authority associations especially chosen on the basis of their local, national and international commitment to engage in the implementation of the Habitat Agenda. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , Published: 2012 [United nations human settlements programme] (UN-HABITAT), Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN:…

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  co-operation between organizations, Local Government, municipal government, UN, urban areas

• Portal do Ministério da administração estatal

  Abstract: The portal of the Ministry of State Administration of Mozambique provides access to information and resources on local government, decentralization, and rural development. Author(s): Mozambique Source(s): , Published: 2012 Ministério da administração estatal, [Maputo] (Portuguese ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mae.gov.mz/

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  administrative reform, decentralization in government, information exchange, internet, Local Government, mozambique, Public administration, rural development

• The Land deal politics initiative (LDPI)

  Abstract: LDPI aims to provide in-depth and systematic enquiry into the global land grab in order to have deeper, meaningful and productive debates around causes and implications. LDPI research uses a broad framework encompassing the political economy, political ecology and political sociology of land deals. Author(s): ISS Source(s): , Published: 2012 Erasmus university Rotterdam (EUR).…

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  foreign investments, Governance, land acquisition, land rights, land tenure, natural resources, rural poverty, small farms

• Participatory local democracy : a global community of practice

  Abstract: The Hunger Project is working in partnership with the UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF) on a two-year project to cultivate a global community of practice among individuals working to build capacity for effective, responsive governance in impoverished rural areas using community scorecards. Author(s): UNDEF Source(s): , Published: 2012 United nations democracy fund] (UNDEF). The hunger…

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  accountability, Capacity Building, democracy, Governance, information networks, Local Government, rural areas, UN

• Local democracy watch

  Abstract: Local Democracy Watch is an independent non-profit, non-partisan, non-government network with a vision to watch over a local democratic culture and value and create conscious citizens who will be the champion of good governance, monitor human rights and ensure freedom of expression. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Local democracy watch, [S.l.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…

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  accountability, civil society, democracy, Governance, Local Government

• Planact : making towns & cities work for people

  Abstract: Planact is a people-centred, community development organization in Gauteng, South Africa. It builds the capacity of civil society to engage with government and become partners in development, targeting the most marginalized and disadvantaged communities. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Planact, Braamfontein (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.planact.org.za/

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  Capacity Building, community participation, Local Government, nongovernmental organizations, poverty alleviation, South Africa

• UCLG Capacity and institution building working group (CIB WG)

  Abstract: UCLG’s CIB WG brings together professional practitioners from local governments and LGAs, active in the field of Municipal International Cooperation and Association Capacity Building programmes. Author(s): UCLG Source(s): , Published: 2012 United cities and local governments (UCLG), [Barcelona] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cib-uclg.org/home

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  Capacity Building, co-operation between organizations, international co-operation, Local Government, municipal government

• ICMA : leaders at the core of better communities

  Abstract: ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, develops and advances professional local government management to create sustainable communities that improve lives worldwide. It provides member support, publications, peer assistance, and training and professional development. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 International city/county management association (ICMA), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://icma.org/en/icma/home

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  Capacity Building, information exchange, Local Government, management, training programmes

• Uganda land alliance

  Abstract: The ULA aims to enhance access, control, and ownership of land by poor and marginalized women, men, and children through the promotion of fair laws and policies aimed at protecting their land rights. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Uganda land alliance (ULA), Kampala (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://ulaug.org/

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  civil society, development aspects, gender, land rights, legal aspects, poverty alleviation, Uganda

• The Hunger project : empowering women and men to end their own hunger

  Abstract: The Hunger Project carries out its mission through three activities: mobilizing village clusters at the grassroots level to build self-reliance, empowering women as key change agents, and forging effective partnerships with local government. Author(s): The Hunger Project Source(s): , Published: 2012 The Hunger project, New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.thp.org/

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  community organization, development assistance, institution building, Local Government, rural areas, women in development