Tag: africa south of sahara
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Mwananchi : strengthening citizen engagement
Abstract: The Mwananchi Programme promotes local governance issues to strengthen citizens’ voices and improve governance and accountability in Africa. The programme works in Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Southern Sudan, Uganda and Zambia. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Overseas development institute (ODI)]. Mwananchi programme, [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mwananchi-africa.org/
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Strengthening citizen demand for good governance in the African context
Abstract: The conceptual foundations for action research to strengthen citizen engagement with the African state and improve governance are presented. The Mwananchi programme works to enhance political leverage for citizens as they engage with their governments at different levels. Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher Source(s): , Working paper / Mwananchi programme, Overseas development institute; 1 vii, 41…
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Citizen perceptions of local government responsiveness in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: This paper examines local government performance from the perspective of ordinary people, with special attention to questions of responsiveness, representation and accountability. The results both confirm and challenge conventional wisdom. Author(s): Bratton, Michael Source(s): , Afrobarometer working papers; 119 ii, 28 p., ill., tabs Afrobarometer working papers 119 Published: 2010 The Institute for democracy…
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Decentralisation in The Gambia : report of a high-level workshop on ‘Managing change in local governance’ held in Banjul, The Gambia, 7-9 April 2008
Abstract: The workshop enabled senior policy-makers in The Gambia to focus on the enormous challenges involved in implementing local government reforms. Country experiences in Commonwealth Africa were considered and various reform options were discussed. Author(s): Alam, Munawwar Source(s): , vi, 121 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 Commonwealth secretariat, London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.thecommonwealth.org/files/207684/FileName/DecentralisationinTheGambia-reportofahigh-levelworkshop7-9April2008.pdf
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Rethinking African governance
Abstract: The paper criticizes the principles of the Paris Declaration of 2005 and shows that the program is not only impractical but also a-historical. An alternative strategy is proposed to ensure that Africa will modernize its public service institutions to support democratic developmental states. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): , 28 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009…
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The African millennium villages
Abstract: This article describes the concept, strategy and initial results of the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and implications regarding scalability. Can the interacting crises of agriculture, health, and infrastructure in rural Africa be overcome through targeted public-sector investments? Author(s): Sanchez, Pedro Source(s): , Consilience : the journal of sustainable development; Issue 1 (2009) [18] p.,…
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Challenges for decentralisation and local government reforms
Abstract: Decentralization is at present not perfectly performing in the way it was designed: (1) they do not dispose of full autonomy in local decision-making; (2) the level of human and financial resources is limited; and (3) the intended increase in popular participation has only been partially achieved. Author(s): Lwendo, Sitali Brian Source(s): , New…
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Local economic development network of Africa (LEDNA) = Réseau pour le développement économique local en Afrique (LEDNA)
Abstract: The Local Economic Development Network of Africa aims to offer the fullest possible number of local economic development approaches that are in the public domain. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 Local economic development network of Africa (LEDNA), [Pretoria etc.] (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ledna.org/
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The pursuit of integrity in customs : experiences from sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: This paper argues that the reforms have been too focused on formal institutions, and have paid too little attention to political economy issues and the role of informal institutions. Policy initiatives should focus more on reducing the possibility or attraction of favouritism. Author(s): Fjeldstad, Odd-Helge Source(s): , CMI working paper; WP 2009/8 iii, 14…
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Why has decentralization failed in Africa? : assessing the lessons of self-organized, local governance initiatives
Abstract: This conference paper considers several instances of locally initiated, self-organized efforts which were based on collective action, analyses how and why these were successful, and explores possible insights into the generally disappointing performance of decentralization reforms in Africa. Author(s): Wunsch, James S. Source(s): , [42] p. draft Published: 2008 Indiana university], [Bloomington, IN (English…