Tag: Capacity Building
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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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Mobilising tax revenue to finance development : the case for property taxation in Francophone Africa
Abstract: The design and implementation of property tax systems in West Africa as a source of national or municipal revenue is analysed. Development partners could support tax reform through capacity building in the areas of fiscal decentralisation, governance, skills, ICT, collection, and enforcement. Author(s): Monkam, Nara F. Source(s): , Working paper / University of Pretoria;…
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Centre for public participation : celebrating 10 years of advocacy for effective participation in governance
Abstract: The CPP aims to strengthen public participation in governance and advance the achievement of civil, political and socio-economic rights and poverty alleviation. Objectives include empowering civil society for social accountability. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Centre for public participation (CPP), Durban (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cpp.org.za/
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iLGM Institute for local government management
Abstract: The iLGM aims to be the centre of excellence of local government management in South Africa and Africa. Its mission is to promote excellence in local government management through the development and capacitation of managers in the sector and through lobbying of stakeholders and advocacy. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Institute for local government…
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ANSA-SAR : raising peoples’ voice could ensure accountability
Abstract: ANSA-Africa is a network created to be a leading African advocate of citizen involvement in demand-side governance initiatives. It develops cross-country collaboration on social accountability and demand-side governance initiatives. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 ANSA-Africa, [Pretoria] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ansa-africa.net/index.php/views/news_view/ansa_sar_raising_peoples_voice_could_ensure_accountability/#When:09:49:00Z
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GGLN : Good governance learning network : promoting participatory and effective democratic local governance
Abstract: The GGLN is a network of South African non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that aims to promote participatory, effective, accountable and pro-poor local governance. Objectives include the documentation and dissemination of good practices, capacity building, and advocacy. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Good governance learning network (GGLN), Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ggln.org.za/
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Woreda and city administrations benchmarking survey III : synthesis report : survey of service delivery satisfaction status
Abstract: The Woreda and City Benchmarking Survey (WCBS) was designed initially as a core monitoring and evaluation tool for the Public Sector Capacity Building Program (PSCAP). It assesses the capacity of local government administrations, local participation, and public services. Author(s): Ethiopia Source(s): , vii, 54 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 Federal democratic republic of…
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Local and community driven development : moving to scale in theory and practice
Abstract: This publication provides development practitioners with the historical background and the tools required to successfully scale up local and community driven development (LCDD) to the regional and national levels. Author(s): Binswanger-Mkhize, Hans P.; Regt, Jacomina P. De; Spector, Stephen Source(s): , New frontiers of social policy xxii, 248 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs New…
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Association of district development committees of Nepal (ADDCN)
Abstract: ADDCN aims to build human capabilities of all local authorities to institutionalize decentralized local self-governance and people-centred development process in Nepal that can adequately and effectively respond to the needs, preferences and aspirations of common people. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Association of district development committees of Nepal (ADDCN), Kathmandu (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…