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• The role of rural women in local governance : case study on socio-economic context in Bangladesh

  Abstract: The socio-economic background and causes of problems of women’s participation in local governance in Bangladesh are examined. Many female UP members had family members in politics. Most problems in performing their responsibilities as UP members are linked to male members non-cooperative attitudes. Author(s): Kabir, Shajahan; Akther, Rahima; Huo, Xuexi Source(s): , International review /…

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  bangladesh, discrimination, economic aspects, gender, Governance, Local Government, social aspects, women in politics

• Dimension of decentralization process and rural local government in India : a comparison with Bangladesh

  Abstract: Lessons are learned from the decentralization process at the middle-tier of rural administration in India for possible adoption by the middle-tier (Upazila Parzlrhad) in Bangladesh. In India, the three tiers of rural administration are cooperative, because roles and functions are clearly specified. Author(s): Islam, Md. Taufiqul; Fujita, Koichi Source(s): , Kyoto working papers on…

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  bangladesh, co-operation between organizations, decentralization in government, India, Public administration, rural development

• Money, corruption, and political competition in established and emerging democracies

  Abstract: [Partial preview] The effectiveness of public subsidization of political competition as an alternative to contributions from the private sector is examined, especially from the perspective of its possible anti-corruption effect. Cases include the Philippines, Zimbabwe, and Bangladesh. Author(s): Mendilow, Jonathan Source(s): , xv, 211 p. Published: 2012 Lexington, Lanham, MD [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-7391-7076-2/…

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  bangladesh, corrupt practices, democracy, finance, Philippines, political corruption, political parties, private sector, Public Sector, zimbabwe

• What makes the Bangladesh Local government engineering department (LGED) so effective? : complementarity between LGED capacity and donor capacity development support : revisiting the capacity development approach through comparative case analysis

  Abstract: LGED is the organization in charge of planning and implementing rural, urban and small scale water resources infrastructure development projects in Bangladesh. It also provides technical support to local government institutions and stakeholder capacity building. Author(s): Fujita, Yasuo Source(s): , JICA-RI working paper; 27 49 p., ill., tabs JICA-RI working paper 27 Published: 2011…

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  bangladesh, Capacity Building, community participation, Local Government, public services, water supply

• Four case studies on the experience of SDC and its partners in supporting socially inclusive local governance

  Abstract: Case studies from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bosnia, and Niger dealing with interventions at the level of policies/legal frameworks and grassroots level, especially local development planning, access to land and access to local public services. Also lessons learned and recommendations. Author(s): Byrne, Sarah Source(s): , 48 p. Published: 2011 Swiss agency for development and cooperation (SDC).…

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  bangladesh, bolivia, bosnia and herzegovina, development planning, development policy, Governance, Local Government, niger, poverty alleviation, public services, social justice

• Expert advocacy for the marginalised : how and why democratic mediation matters to deepening democracy in the global South

  Abstract: Different kinds of democratic mediation are reviewed: mediation as professional advocacy; mediation as representational entrepreneurship; and, mediation as citizenship development. In the last case, the empowerment of communities typically has a mostly positive impact on local governance. Author(s): Piper, Laurence; Von Lieres, Bettina Source(s): , IDS working paper; 364 41 p., ill., tab, 30…

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  andhra pradesh, angola, bangladesh, Brazil, civil society, democracy, Governance, India, mediation, nongovernmental organizations, political participation, poverty alleviation, social justice, South Africa

• Community driven development in Bangladesh : factors behind the reality

  Abstract: A review of community driven development in Bangladesh demonstrates that both formal and informal organizations can bring about people centric development through empowerment. Successful cases include social forestry, community-based health management, microfinance, and cereal banks. Author(s): Baroi, Harold Sougato; Rabbani, Golam Source(s): , Canadian social science; Vol. 7, No. 4 p. 74-81, ill Canadian…

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  bangladesh, community development, Empowerment, forest management, health services, microcredit, poverty alleviation

• Citizenship learning, participatory democracy and micro-financing : the case of Grameen bank’s peer-lending system in Bangladesh

  Abstract: This paper is about how Grameen Bank (GB) women borrowers engage in participatory democracy through discussion at weekly centre meetings. Although GB has no direct formal citizenship education program, these activities generate poor women’s leadership development opportunities in the community. Author(s): Rouf, Kazi Abdur Source(s): , Journal of global citizenship & equity education (JGCEE);…

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  bangladesh, civil society, leadership, microcredit, popular participation, women in development

• Bangladesh : food security and land governance factsheet

  Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Bangladesh, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , 7 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…

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  bangladesh, development assistance, development policy, foreign investments, gender, land reform, land rights, land tenure, legislation, Public administration

• BRAC’s non-formal primary education programme : scope, growth, achievements and factors contributing to its success

  Abstract: This article describes the non-formal primary education (NFPE) programme, which has evolved in Bangladesh since 1985 and is now replicated in Afghanistan, Sudan and Uganda. It fills the gap between adult functional literacy programmes and government schools, involving poor, mostly rural communities. Author(s): Aldeen, Mahmuda Source(s): , [15] p., ill., tab Published: 2011 Informasi…

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  bangladesh, community participation, literacy programmes, primary education, rural areas