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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The Center for people and forests (RECOFTC)
Abstract: RECOFTC is an international organization with a vision of local communities actively managing forests in Asia and the Pacific to ensure optimal social, economic, and environmental benefits. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 The Center for people and forests (RECOFTC), Bangkok (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.recoftc.org/site/
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How to walk the talk : the perspectives of sector staff on implementation of the rural water supply programme in Uganda
Abstract: The decentralized rural water supply programme of Uganda is described and two key issues are highlighted: local political interference and the weak capacity of local governments. The establishment of eight regional units that provide support to local governments seems very promising. Author(s): Quin, Andrew; Balfors, Berit; Kjellén, Marianne Source(s): , Natural resources forum :…
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Local government capacity challenges in post apartheid South Africa : lessons learnt
Abstract: In South Africa, the local level is viewed as the delivery arm of the state, but currently it is characterized by inefficiency, maladministration and corruption. Capacity building should take an integrated view of the institutional, organizational, and human resource dimensions involved. Author(s): Davids, Gregory J. Source(s): , African journal of business management; Vol. 5,…