Tag: Africa
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Learning from the south : participatory budgeting worldwide – an invitation to global cooperation
Abstract: An overview of participatory budgeting in the world is provided, with special chapters on Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Participatory budgeting is unique because it has evolved in countries of the Global South, but has now become an issue all around the world. Author(s): Sintomer, Yves; Wilhelm, Christian; Cochrane, John Source(s): , Dialog…
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Framework and guidelines on land policy in Africa : land policy in Africa : a framework to strengthen land rights, enhance productivity and secure livelihoods
Abstract: The Framework and Guidelines serves as a basis for commitment of African governments in land policy formulation and implementation and a foundation for popular participation in improved land governance, including land rights delivery systems and land governance structures and institutions. Author(s): Ping, Jean; Janneh, Abdoulie; Kaberuka, Donald Source(s): , xv, 41 p., ill., tab…
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The African capacity building foundation : building sustainable human and institutional capacity for poverty reduction in Africa
Abstract: The foundation supports the building and sustenance of indigenous capacity in African countries. Programmes want to strengthen effectiveness of the core public sector, an inclusive and participatory process in policy formulation and implementation, and improvement in the policy environment. Author(s): ACBF Source(s): , Published: 2009 African capacity building foundation (ACBF), Harare (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Khanya-aicdd : African institute for community-driven development
Abstract: Khanya-AICDD is an African centre of expertise on community-driven development, which helps transform development systems to support the livelihoods of poor people in Africa through action-learning processes that link government, civil society and business. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 African institute for community-driven development (Khanya-aicdd), Bloemfontein [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.khanya-aicdd.org/
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Euro-African partnership for decentralised governance
Abstract: The Euro African Partnership for Decentralized Governance aims to contribute to the strengthening of local governance in Africa by promoting the establishment of relationships between African and European local institutions. Author(s): Italy; UN Source(s): , Published: 2009 Euro-African partnership for decentralised governance, [Firenze] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.euroafricanpartnership.org/
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‘Land grabs’ in Africa : can the deals work for development
Abstract: sl241slmult0The paper looks at the recent wave of large-scale land acquisitions in poorer countries which has sparked a major debate. It analyzes how these investments can either create new opportunities to improve local living standards, or further marginalize the poor. Author(s): Cotula, Lorenzo; Vermeulen, Sonja Source(s): , IIED briefing [4] p., ill., graphs, maps…
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Decentralization and local democracy in the world : first global report 2008
Abstract: This first GOLD Report is part of a UCLG initiative to analyse the advances and possible reverses to local democracy and decentralization around the world on a regular basis. It is also the first global comparative analysis of the situation of local authorities in every region in the world. Author(s): World Bank; UCLG Source(s):…
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Strengthening popular participation in the African union : a guide to AU structures and processese
Abstract: The African Union’s objectives include promotion of peace, security, Author(s): Chitiga, Rudo; Manby, Bronwen; Houghton, Irungu Source(s): , An Open society institute network publication (AfriMAP) vi, 66 p., ill., maps, tabs An Open society institute network publication (AfriMAP) Published: 2009 Open society initiative for southern Africa (OSISA) [etc.], [Johannesburg etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-920355-24-1/ Link:…
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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/