Tag: Capacity Building
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The evolution of Chukua Hatua
Abstract: Chukua Hatua, which means Take action in Kiswahili, is a programme aiming to support active citizenship in communities in northern Tanzania. It is an effective Oxfam programme that encourages citizens to ask, know and demand their rights in education, health, and other public services. Author(s): Mapunda, Kisuma Source(s): , 14:51 min. Published: 2012 Oxfam,…
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IMASA online
Abstract: Established in 1998, the Institute of Municipal Administration for Southern Africa (IMASA) has 436 members. The objectives of IMASA include strenthening municipal administration as the foundation for good local government and to promote appropriate training of municipal administration practitioners. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 [Institute of municipal administration for southern Africa] (IMASA), Langebaan (English…
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African local governments and the MDGs : constraints and policy alternatives
Abstract: This paper examines the baseline conditions for successful implementation of MDGs by local authorities in Africa and appraises the need for capacity strengthening of African local authorities to spearhead development. Author(s): Chirisa, Innocent Source(s): , Global advanced research journal of peace, gender and development studies; Vol. 1, No. 1 11 p., ill., graphs, tabs…
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Review of the Commonwealth local government good practice scheme
Abstract: The Good Practice Scheme partnered councils and local government associations from Jamaica, India, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Pakistan and Ghana with their counterparts in South Africa, India and the UK with the objective to exchange good practice and generate innovative solutions. Author(s): Duchnowski, Rachael Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG); 10 p.…
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Sustaining customary land secretariats for improved interactive land governance in Ghana
Abstract: Capacity building of traditional land governance institutions is increasingly favoured in Africa. In Ghana, 37 customary land secretariats (CLSs) have been established or strengthened with a strong emphasis on IT, but little understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of human-land relationships. Author(s): Bugri, John Source(s): , 28 p., ill., tabs Published: 2012 World bank, Washington,…
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UTS: CLG Centre for local government
Abstract: The Centre promotes a cooperative approach to local government education, research and development, and maintains close ties with a large number of local government associations, professional institutes and academic bodies in Australia, the Asia-Pacific and globally. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 University of technology Sydney (UTS). Centre for local government (CLG), Sydney (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Searching for a new land rights paradigm by focusing on community-based natural resource governance
Abstract: This paper makes the case for reconsidering communal property rights in land administration, since communal rights may not naturally evolve into private individual rights. It is argued that sustainable development can best be achieved by enhancing the adaptive capacity of communities. Author(s): Barnes, Grenville; Child, Brian Source(s): , 16 p., ill., graphs Published: 2012…
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Local government and decentralisation
Abstract: The University of the Western Cape offers a competitive research and training programme on local government and decentralisation in South Africa and the rest of Africa. The programme produces masters’ graduates in a practice-based masters’ programme on local government and decentralisation. Author(s): University Of The Western Cape Source(s): , Published: 2012 University of the…
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Using and strengthening partner systems at the subnational level
Abstract: The Busan Declaration assigns local governments an important role as a link between citizens and the state. It stipulates that donors who do not use partner systems, due to their poor quality, must identify and help implement the quality deficits as well as measures to strengthening them. Author(s): GIZ Source(s): , [2] p., ill.…