Tag: Capacity Building
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Information on local government in Africa : North-south local government co-operation programme
Abstract: The North-South Local Government Programme is coordinated by the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities (AFLRA). It aims to strengthen the capacities of local government to provide basic public services and to promote good governance and local democracy. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Association of Finnish local and regional authorities, Helsinki (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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LOGOTRI : network of local government training and research institutes in Asia and the Pacific
Abstract: LOGOTRI is the Network of Local Government Training and Research Institutes in Asia and the Pacific. Its members are both governmental, autonomous and private sector institutions and organizations involved primarily in local government training and research. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 LOGOTRI, Pokhara (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.logotri.net/
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Participants’ kit : harmonisation, decentralisation and local governance : prepared on behalf of the informal Development partners working group on local governance and decentralisation (DPWG-LGD)
Abstract: This training kit gives an overview of the state-of-the-art knowledge on harmonization, decentralization and local governance that are essential for understanding how local governance and decentralisation processes can be designed, supported and monitored in a harmonised manner. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane Source(s): , 156 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Train4dev.net, [Wageningen] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Municipal development partnership eastern and southern Africa (MDP-ESA) : a partnership enabling local government capacity
Abstract: The partnership is a hands-on capacity building facility with the aim of enabling effective self-governance at local level in Sub-Saharan Africa. It promotes alternative development approaches to problems that affect local authorities by placing emphasis on ownership and direct participation. Author(s): MDP Source(s): , Published: 2011 Municipal development partnership eastern and southern Africa (MDP-ESA),…
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International land coalition
Abstract: The International Land Coalition is a global alliance of civil society and intergovernmental organisations working together to promote secure and equitable access to and control over land for poor women and men through advocacy, dialogue, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 International land coalition, Rome (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: /…
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PAR : regional learning program : strengthening public policy and local governance for poverty reduction
Abstract: The PAR is a Latin American local governance knowledge management project aimed at sub-national governments and civic organizations to design and implement poverty alleviation policies and programs. It also supports regional learning and exchange mechanisms. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Impact alliance, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.impactalliance.org/ev_en.php?ID=12540_201&ID2=DO_TOPIC
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FAGLAF : Forum d’action pour la gouvernance locale en Afrique francophone
Abstract: The Local Government Action Forum for Francophone Africa (FAGLAF) was established to promote research in decentralization and local government issues and to foster capacity building through peer-to-peer learning, training programs, and knowledge dissemination. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Forum d’action pour la gouvernance locale en Afrique francophone (FAGLAF), Dakar (French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.faglaf.info/
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CLGF good practice scheme
Abstract: The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Good Practice Scheme seeks to improve the delivery of local authority services through the spread of good practice. The Scheme matches UK councils with an overseas partner. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , Published: 2011 Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF), [London etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.gps.clgf.org.uk/index.cfm
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Participatory development reconsidered
Abstract: Evidence shows that civil participation in decentralization works only marginally, with pro-poor results in poorer, more unequal and remote communities generally lacking. This article identifies some conditions for successful localized pro-poor programme design. Author(s): Mansuri, Ghazala; Rao, Vijayendra Source(s): , Development outreach; special report p. 64-69, ill Development outreach special report Published: 2011 World…
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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/