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• A comparative analysis of the system of intergovernmental relations in Botswana and South Africa : the dynamics of a two-tier system versus a three-tier system

  Abstract: In both South Africa and Botswana, local government is the most disadvantaged sphere of government. Although designed for efficiency, effectiveness and cooperation, all configurations have problems of ambiguity in governmental authority, as well as counterproductive friction, duplication and waste. Author(s): Dipholo, Kenneth; Gumede, Nyawo Source(s): , Journal of African & Asian local government studies…

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  January 1, 2013

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  botswana, bureaucracy, co-operation between organizations, Local Government, Public administration, South Africa

• The role of land tools with respect to land access and tenure security for the poor : cases from Anglophone peri-urban Africa

  Abstract: Three peri-urban areas in Zambia, Namibia and Botswana were studied to evaluate the poverty alleviating impact of innovative tools for the formalization of informal settlements. These tools can be considered a useful addition, but appear to have mixed results. Author(s): Asperen, Paul Van; Zevenbergen, Jaap Source(s): , 25 p., ill., tabs Published: 2012 World…

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  January 1, 2012

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  botswana, land rights, land tenure, namibia, poverty alleviation, urban areas, zambia

• Decentralisation in Commonwealth Africa : experiences from Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania

  Abstract: Case studies of decentralization policies in sub-Saharan Africa are used to inform lessons learned and policy recommendations to guide decision-makers worldwide. It is clear from the analysis that there is no ‘one size fits all’ design of decentralization policy. Author(s): Kathyola, Janet; Job, Oluwatoyin Source(s): , xx, 291 p., ill., tabs, 24 cm Published:…

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  January 1, 2011

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  administrative reform, africa south of sahara, botswana, cameroon, decentralization in government, development policy, english speaking africa, ghana, Local Government, mozambique, Public administration, tanzania

• Yes Africa can : success stories from a dynamic continent

  Abstract: This book with success stories from Africa contains two chapters on different aspects of local governance from Sierra Leone (post-conflict recontruction) and Rwanda (health financing). Author(s): Chuhan-Pole, Punam; Angwafo, Manka Source(s): , xiii, 477 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011 World bank, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-8213-8746-7/ Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1596/978-0-8213-8745-0

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  africa south of sahara, agricultural development, botswana, burkina faso, cash crops, communication technology, crop yields, decentralization in government, economic growth, food security, ghana, government spending policy, health economics, health policy, information technology, Kenya, lesotho, liberia, malawi, mali, mauritius, mozambique, private sector, rwanda, sierra leone, small farms, somalia, tanzania, tourism, trade liberalization, transport infrastructure, Uganda

• Repertoires of domination : decentralization as process in Botswana and Senegal

  Abstract: The concept of “repertoires of domination” is used to describe the many tactics government ocials and non-state actors use to limit meaningful shifts of authority associated with decentralization related to wildlife management in Botswana and forestry management in Senegal. Author(s): Poteete, Amy R.; Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , World development; Vol. 39, No. 3…

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  January 1, 2010

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  accountability, botswana, bureaucracy, decentralization in government, democracy, natural resources, popular participation, senegal

• The impact of good governance on development and poverty in Africa : Botswana – a relatively successful African initiative

  Abstract: At independence, Botswana was considered a hopeless case. Statistical evidence suggests that democratic governance with transparency, accountability, little corruption, and effective decentralization has been a critical contributor to its development success. Author(s): Sebudubudu, David Source(s): , African journal of political science and international relations; Vol. 4, No. 7 p. 249-262, ill., graphs, tabs African…

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  accountability, botswana, decentralization in government, decision-making, democracy, economic development, Governance, popular participation, social development

• Comparative assessment of decentralization in Africa : final report and summary of findings

  Abstract: This comparative study draws lessons from African country experiences with decentralization. Accountability remains mostly upward. In one third public service delivery improved slightly. Capacity remains an issue at all levels of government. Author(s): Dickovick, James Tyler; Beatty Riedl, Rachel Source(s): , iv, 79 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 United States agency for international development…

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  africa south of sahara, botswana, burkina faso, Capacity Building, decentralization in government, ethiopia, Fiscal policy, ghana, mali, mozambique, Nigeria, Public administration, public services, South Africa, tanzania, Uganda

• Land inventory in Botswana : processes and lessons

  Abstract: The Botswana Tribal Land Information and Management Systems uses takes into account land policy, land tenure (including tenancy), land use planning, gender issues, valuation, governance and land taxation, and pro-poor decentralized land administration involving local land boards. Author(s): Sietchiping, Remy; Augustinus, Clarissa; Passano, Guglielma Da; Wagner, Robert; Uhlig, Britta; Rollnick, Roman Source(s): , 62…

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  botswana, Fiscal policy, gender, information technology, land tenure, land use, poverty alleviation

• Traditional leadership and democracy in Africa : the experience of Botswana

  Abstract: The role of chieftainships in modern African democracies and land tenure is discussed, using the case of Botswana. Author(s): Sharma, Keshav C. Source(s): , [14] p. Published: 2009 Institute for democracy in South Africa (IDASA), [Pretoria etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.idasa.org.za/index.asp?page=output_details.asp%3FRID%3D2033%26PID%3D54

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  botswana, community leadership, customary law, land rights, land tenure, southern africa

• Human resource management and decentralization in Botswana and South Africa

  Abstract: The relationship between decentralization and human resource management (HRM) in Botswana and South Africa is examined. In the cases researched strategic HRM (SHRM) reforms have been accompanied by a tendency towards centralization rather than decentralization. Author(s): Phirinyane, Molefe B. Source(s): , xii, 370 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 University of Birmingham, Birmingham…

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