Tag: Brazil
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Innovations in land rights recognition, administration, and governance
Abstract: This volume is a product of the Annual Conference on Land Policy and Administration. Subjects include: (1) innovation in land administration in Africa; (2) low-cost land administration; (3) the impact of improved tenure security; and (4) land governance. Author(s): Deininger, Klaus Source(s): , v, 241 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2010 World bank…
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Taking a seat on Brazil’s health councils
Abstract: Brazil’s Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), is a universal, publicly-funded, rights-based health system. Representative and participatory health councils and conferences have made it more effective, responsive, pro-poor and accountable. Author(s): Coelho, Vera Schattan P.; Cornwall, Andrea; Shankland, Alex; Benequista, Nicholas; Dunne, Alison; McGregor, Graeme Source(s): , Citizenship DRC case study series; 02Sick of waiting…
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Tenure in REDD : start-point or afterthought?
Abstract: This report aims to promote debate on the REDD mechanisms, drawing on experience from rainforest countries. It explores tenure issues and identifies key challenges to be addressed if REDD is to have equitable and sustainable impact. Author(s): Cotula, Lorenzo; Mayers, James Source(s): , IIED natural resource issues; 15 vi, 56 p., ill., tabs IIED…
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Political economy of sub-national government
Abstract: The evolution of sub-national government as a means for central government to accommodate or subordinate local power centers is described. Contradictions between formally assigned roles and the actual power that sub-national actors are able to wield are highlighted. Author(s): GSDRC Source(s): , [2] p. Published: 2009 University of Birmingham. Governance and social development resource…
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Participatory budgeting : understanding the new role of participatory institutions in contemporary politics : (the case of Brazil)
Abstract: The main characteristics and expansion of participatory budgeting (PB) in Brazil are described. Reference is made to its expansion in Europe and Africa. A proposal for the implementation of participatory budgeting in different situations is outlined. Author(s): Avritzer, Leonardo Source(s): , p. 209-223, ill., map, tabs Published: 2009 European parliament. Socialist group, Brussels (English…
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Institutional choice and recognition in the formation and consolidation of local democracy
Abstract: Case studies from around the world are used to explore the effects of institutional choices and recognition by governments, development agencies and large NGOs on three dimensions of democracy: 1) representation, 2) citizenship, and 3) the public domain. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Chhatre, Ashwini; Lankina, Tomila V. Source(s): , Representation, equity and environment working…
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Capacity change and performance : insights and implications for development cooperation
Abstract: This brief summarizes the findings of a 5-year research programme on capacity, change and performance. In total, 16 case studies were prepared, covering a wide spectrum of capacity situations, from churches in Papua New Guinea and a tax office in Rwanda to nation-wide networks in Brazil. Author(s): Land, Tony Source(s): , Policy management brief;…
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Tenure rights and beyond : community access to forest resources in Latin America
Abstract: This paper collects different case studies on the evolving rights of forest groups in relation to access to forests and to the economic benefits such access entails in Latin America. Includes case studies from Guatemala, Bolivia, Brazil, and Nicaragua. Author(s): Larson, Anne M. Source(s): , CIFOR occasional paper; 50 viii, 91 p., ill., maps…
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Center for state & local government excellence
Abstract: The Center for State and Local Government Excellence is a non-partisan, non-profit organization in Washington DC, USA, which helps state and local governments become knowledgeable and competitive employers so they can attract talented, committed, and well-prepared individuals to public service. Author(s): Source(s): , iv, 31 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Center for state &…