Tag: africa south of sahara
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Governing Africa’s forests in a globalized world
Abstract: sl276slmult1In 2008, a workshop on forest governance and decentralization in Africa was held in Durban, South Africa, with the aim to support African decision-makers at diverse levels to better leverage governance transitions for the benefit of forest communities and society at large. Author(s): German, Laura A.; Karsenty, Alain; Tiani, Anne-Marie Source(s): , Earthscan forest…
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iLGM Institute for local government management
Abstract: The iLGM aims to be the centre of excellence of local government management in South Africa and Africa. Its mission is to promote excellence in local government management through the development and capacitation of managers in the sector and through lobbying of stakeholders and advocacy. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Institute for local government…
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Documents & reports
Abstract: A bibliographic database of policy papers, project documents, reviews, evaluations, and brochures on local development in UNCDF supported countries. Author(s): UNCDF Source(s): , Published: 2010 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.uncdf.org/en/media-center
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Governing the public shere : civil society regulation in Africa : introduction
Abstract: This is the introductory chapter to “(Dis) enabling the public sphere: civil society regulation in Africa (Volume 1)”, a book on the regulatory environment under which civil society operates in Africa. The book focuses on civil society-state relations, existing NGO laws, and NGO policies. Author(s): Moyo, Bhekinkosi Source(s): , 24 p. Published: 2010 Southern…
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Towards a theory of local governance and public goods’ provision in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: This working paper under the Africa Power and Politics Programme (APPP) provides a mid-term report on a multi-country research effort to shed light on the institutional sources of variation in public goods’ provision at the sub-national level. Author(s): Booth, David Source(s): , APPP working paper; 13 41 p APPP working paper 13 Published: 2010…
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Building capacity for local government to perform
Abstract: This paper looks at the practitioner’s challenge of building capacity for local government to perform. Five elements that constitute this challenge are identified. They represent the building blocks for local government’s successful performance. Author(s): McGill, Ronald Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG); 6 p. 90-106, ill., tabs Commonwealth journal of local governance…
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Is decentralization glue of solvent for national unity?
Abstract: The very mixed stories of linkages between decentralization and national unity that emerge in a wide variety of countries around the world are reviewed with special emphasis on the actual or potential problem of secessionist tendencies. Author(s): Bird, Richard; Vaillancourt, François; Roy-César, Édison Source(s): , International studies program : working paper; 10-03 41 p.,…
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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