Tag: Africa
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Capacity building for participatory planning and budgeting in Africa : initiatives and strategic perspectives
Abstract: Capacity building will be necessary to balance top-down and local-level bottom-up participatory planning and budgeting in decentralized management. Capacity building institutions must position themselves to play a facilitative role. Author(s): Matovu, George Source(s): , 13 p. Published: 2006 United nations public administration network (UNPAN)], [New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/UN/UNPAN023884.pdf
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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…
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Land rights and land conflicts in Africa : a review of issues and experiences
Abstract: This paper identifies and discusses important issues in the ongoing debate about African land rights and land conflicts. It also presents and discusses various policy approaches being adopted on the continent to solve land tenure problems and related conflicts. Author(s): Lund, Christian; Odgaard, Rie; Sjaastad, Espen Source(s): , iv, 42 p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Building sustainable local development through participatory governance and sub-national capacity development : why development and international support failures in Africa?
Abstract: The author describes the conditions for successful decentralization and good local governance, leading to poverty reduction and local economic development. Strengthening local governments and promoting civil society organizations and small and medium enterprises are named as key requirements. Author(s): Massuanganhe, Israel Jacob Source(s): , 6 p. Published: 2006 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF)…
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Decentralization and district development : participatory & multi-sectoral framework for decentralized policies and local development strategies addressed to Millennium development goals : consolidated review of case studies, regional experiences, best practices and evidences based on UNCDF & UNDP support in Mozambique
Abstract: The document is an integrated and multi-sectoral policy paper that provides a general framework for mainstreaming sectoral decentralization into local development with special emphasis on the eradication of poverty, accountability, participation, and capacity building. Author(s): Massuanganhe, Israel Jacob Source(s): , Working paper / UNCDF & UNDP; 3 vi, 47 p., ill., graphs, tabs Working…
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Devolution of resource rights, poverty, and natural resource management : a review
Abstract: This paper explores the impact, success factors and emerging challenges of decentralized natural resource management. These issues are looked at in relation to community-based wildlife management, irrigation management transfer, and community forestry. Author(s): Shyamsundar, Priya; Araral, Eduardo; Weeraratne, Suranjan Source(s): , Environmental economics series; 104 xi, 109 p., ill., tabs Environmental economics series 104…
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Building capacities for monitoring and evaluating decentralisation and local governance in West Africa : facilitating capitalisation and learning : methodological guidance for the preparation of case studies
Abstract: The purpose of this methodological note is to provide guidance for authors in phase 1 of a multi-organizational activity in the field of capacity building in M&E. It is meant to ensure that the selected approaches and experiences will be presented in a user-friendly and concise form. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane; Le Bay, Sonia; Baser,…
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Nature, wealth, and power : emerging best practice for revitalizing rural Africa
Abstract: This paper discusses natural resource management as a key economic and governance issue for rural Africa. Building on lessons learned from more than 20 years of natural resource–based development in rural Africa, it presents principles and action steps that can serve as a guide to investment there. Author(s): Anderson, Jon; Shaikh, Asif Source(s): ,…
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UNCDF local development : investing in pro-poor infrastructure and services
Abstract: The UNCDF local development programme supports projects for sustainable development and poverty reduction especially in rural areas of least developed countries, destilling and disseminating policy lessons, and providing technical advisory services. Author(s): UNCDF Source(s): , Published: 2004 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), [New York, NY] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.uncdf.org/english/local_development/