Tag: civil society
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Rural drinking water and sanitation
Abstract: The status of water supply and sanitation in rural India is explored and the milestones achieved through decentralization of this sector is examined. The role of NGOs, CBOs, and panchayats in promoting water and sanitation is evaluated through case studies. Author(s): Bapat, Jyotsna Source(s): , p. 210-225, ill., graph, tabs Published: 2007 Oxford university…
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Educational governance at local level : modules for capacity building
Abstract: This booklet contains four training modules for implementing educational governance at the local level. The subjects are: (1) policy & context; (2) civil society: participation & public-private partnership; (3) planning for district education & local governance; and (4) school based governance. Author(s): Khan, Faryal Source(s): , 132 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 United…
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From government decentralization to decentralized governance
Abstract: Over the past decades, good governance came to be seen as transparent, representative, accountable, and participatory. The most successful experiments in decentralization have mobilized the support and commitment of political, governmental, and civic leaders to sustain governance reforms. Author(s): Cheema, G. Shabbir; Rondinelli, Dennis August Source(s): , 20 p. Published: 2007 The Brookings institution,…
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Implementing the Millennium development goals : challenges and responses for public administration
Abstract: The role of Africa in the work of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) during 2002- 2005 is discussed. Special reference is made to the re-emergence of the idea of the “strong state” as a precondition for sound governance relations with the private sector and civil society. Author(s): Bertucci, Guido; Rosenbaum,…
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ANSA-Africa : Affiliated network for social accountability
Abstract: ANSA-Africa advocates citizen involvement in demand-side governance initiatives, supports social accountability initiatives and programmes, and promotes capacity development to encourage the use of means to demand accountable governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2007 Affiliated network for social accountability (ANSA-Africa), Pretoria (English; French; Portuguese ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ansa-africa.net/
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Supporting the capacity of organisations at community level : an exploration of issues, methods and principles for good practice
Abstract: Best practices for organizational capacity building of community-based organizations are provided and principles to guide future interventions and areas for future research are highlighted. Author(s): Wright-Revolledo, Katie Source(s): , Occasional paper series / INTRAC; 48 31 p., ill., tabs Occasional paper series / INTRAC 48 Published: 2007 International NGO training and research centre (INTRAC),…
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Multi-donor support to civil society and engaging with ‘non-traditional’ civil society : a light-touch review of DFID’s portfolio
Abstract: A study of multi-donor models support of ‘non-traditional’ civil society to scale up civil society engagement, including that of local government associations, with the state for enhanced governance and poverty reduction was carried out in Latin America and Asia. Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher; Wells, Adrian; Sharma, Bhavna; Mendizabal, Enrique Source(s): , 66 p., ill., maps,…
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Party politics, social movements, and local democracy : institutional choices in the Brazilian Amazon
Abstract: Although in the past this close relationship between civil society organizations and the ruling party (PT) helped strengthen democracy in Brazil, the current government-NGO alliance runs in fact reinforces centralization and foments neo-corporatist/clientelist practices. Author(s): Toni, Fabiano Source(s): , Representation, equity and environment working paper; 32 iv, 21 p., ill., tabs Representation, equity and…
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Building sustainable local development through participatory governance and sub-national capacity development : why development and international support failures in Africa?
Abstract: The author describes the conditions for successful decentralization and good local governance, leading to poverty reduction and local economic development. Strengthening local governments and promoting civil society organizations and small and medium enterprises are named as key requirements. Author(s): Massuanganhe, Israel Jacob Source(s): , 6 p. Published: 2006 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF)…