Tag: Africa
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Beyond tenure : rights-based approaches to peoples and forests : some lessons from the forest peoples programme
Abstract: On the basis of a review of 17 years of programmatic work with forest peoples in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, this paper explores the complexity of rights that need recognition if community-based livelihoods in forests are to be secured and well-being is to be improved. Author(s): Colchester, Marcus Source(s): , iv, 44 p.…
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Women’s empowerment and good governance through community radio : best experiences for an action research process
Abstract: This collection of articles seeks to contribute to the impact of community radio on governance issues especially related to gender equality and women’s rights. The publication is part of a two-year participatory action research process to address the challenges to women’s participation in democracy. Author(s): Solervicens, Marcelo Source(s): , [136] p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Foundations for local governance : decentralization in comparative perspectives
Abstract: [Partial preview] This book provides a comparative analysis of different experiences of decentralization in 6 developing countries in Asia and Africa. Successful reforms have coherent approaches to stakeholder involvement for poverty reduction in the developing world. Author(s): Saito, Fumihiko Source(s): , 301 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Physica, Heidelberg (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-3-7908-2006-5/ Link: http://books.google.com/books?id=efFMNkkDjhgC&pg=PR3&hl=nl&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
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Implementing the Millennium development goals : challenges and responses for public administration
Abstract: The role of Africa in the work of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) during 2002- 2005 is discussed. Special reference is made to the re-emergence of the idea of the “strong state” as a precondition for sound governance relations with the private sector and civil society. Author(s): Bertucci, Guido; Rosenbaum,…
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State and governance : the limits of decentralisation
Abstract: The lessons of the experience of those countries where decentralization has had a positive impact suggest that devolution of power and the control of resources at the local level can only work to improve conditions when the State itself is committed to State and governance. Author(s): Chabal, Patrick Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-01 16…
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People, land and water : participatory development communication for natural resource management
Abstract: Author(s): Bessette, Guy Source(s): , xx, 313 p., ill., 24 cm Published: 2006 Earthscan [etc.], London [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-84407-343-6/ Link: http://www.idrc.ca/openebooks/224-4/
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Survey on support to local governance and decentralisation : for the informal donor working group on local governance and decentralisation : final report
Abstract: The study analyzes donor rationale, strategies, practices and lessons learned with support to local governance and decentralization reforms and processes. Looking at seven European donor countries and organizations, the results are meant to facilitate harmonization and alignment of their support. Author(s): Source(s): , [ix], 120 p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 DEGE consult [etc.], Dar…