Tag: Capacity Building
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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.…
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Patient satisfaction with HIV/AIDS care and treatment in the decentralization of services delivery in Vietnam
Abstract: HIV/AIDS care and treatment across levels of health service administration in Vietnam can be improved by capacity building, integrative service delivery, engagements of family members in treatment supports, and additional attention and comprehensive care for HIV-infected drug users. Author(s): Tran, Bach Xuan; Nguyen, Nhung Phuong Thi Source(s): , PLoS one; vol. 7, issue 10…
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Participatory local democracy : a global community of practice
Abstract: The Hunger Project is working in partnership with the UN Democracy Fund (UNDEF) on a two-year project to cultivate a global community of practice among individuals working to build capacity for effective, responsive governance in impoverished rural areas using community scorecards. Author(s): UNDEF Source(s): , Published: 2012 United nations democracy fund] (UNDEF). The hunger…
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UCLG Capacity and institution building working group (CIB WG)
Abstract: UCLG’s CIB WG brings together professional practitioners from local governments and LGAs, active in the field of Municipal International Cooperation and Association Capacity Building programmes. Author(s): UCLG Source(s): , Published: 2012 United cities and local governments (UCLG), [Barcelona] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cib-uclg.org/home
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Africa platform for development effectiveness : inspiring change
Abstract: The Africa Platform on Development Effectiveness brings consultation, coordination and a common voice to Africa’s development perspectives, strategies and policies focusing on capacity development, aid effectiveness (and local governance), and south-south cooperation. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Africa platform for development effectiveness, [Addis Ababa] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.africa-platform.org/category/news_tags/local_government
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AIDS and local governance
Abstract: The Governance and AIDS programme (GAP) of IDASA was launched in 2008. One of the strategic objectives was to identify indicators of fragility of local government and to study the contribution of capacity development for cooperative governance on AIDS in southern Africa. Author(s): IDASA Source(s): , Published: 2011 Idasa, Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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National association of local authorities of Ghana
Abstract: The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana, NALAG, is the umbrella organization of all local government authorities in Ghana, including all district assemblies. It aims to assist in maintaining a high standard of local government administration and local government service delivery. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 National association of local authorities of Ghana…