Tag: civil society
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Tools to support transparency in local governance
Abstract: This toolkit offers practical tools that civil society organizations and other advocacy groups can use in their efforts to promote more effective citizen participation and for combating corruption in cities. Author(s): UN-Habitat; Transparency International Source(s): , Urban governance toolkit series xii, [89] p., ill., graphs, tabs Urban governance toolkit series Published: 2004 UN-Habitat [etc.],…
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Building and reinventing decentralised governance (BRiDGE) : project document
Abstract: The UNDP-sponsored BRiDGE initiative in Indonesia aims to improve public service through more interactive governance and to strengthen public monitoring of government through better access to information. Its actions have focused on schools and community health centers. Author(s): Source(s): , [53] p., ill., tabs Published: 2004 United nations development programme (UNDP) etc.], [New York,…
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Soutenir la mise en oeuvre de la décentralisation en milieu rural au Mali
Abstract: Author(s): Cissé, Augustin Source(s): , 2 vols, ill., 30 cm Published: 2003 Institut royal des tropiques (KIT), Amsterdam (French ISBN/ISSN: 90-6832-147-1/ Link: http://www.kit.nl/smartsite.shtml?id=SINGLEPUBLICATION&ItemID=1032
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IPD : Initiative for policy dialogue
Abstract: The Initiative for Policy Dialogue (IPD) was founded in July 2000 to help developing countries explore policy alternatives, and enable wider civic participation in economic policymaking. Author(s): Columbia University Source(s): , Published: 2003 Columbia university, New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www0.gsb.columbia.edu/ipd/programs/program.cfm?ptid=2&prid=16
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Democratization and local governance in Nigeria since 1999
Abstract: The history of decentralization in Nigeria is reviewed. It is argued that civil society organizations in Africa are too small to be able to take over the role of local governments in all respects. Instead, it is better to reform local governments. Author(s): Gboyega, Alex Source(s): , 16 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 Indiana…
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Allocation of government authority and responsibility in tiered governance systems : the case of environment-related laws in Zimbabwe
Abstract: The political economy of the allocation of legal powers over natural resource management between the Zimbabwean State, rural district councils and local communities is examined with special attention to citizen empowerment. Author(s): Mandondo, Alois; Mapedza, Everisto Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working papers; 11 iv, 27 p Environmental governance in Africa working papers…
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Civic participation in local governance : governance module
Abstract: This module on civic participation in local governance covers: (1) the meaning and relevance of local governance; (2) the concept and relevance of participation; (3) case studies and best practices of policies, mechanisms, and incentives for participation and accountability at the local level. Author(s): Gonzalez De Asis, Maria; Acuña-Alfaro, Jairo Source(s): , 21 p.,…
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Towards participatory local governance : six propositions for discussion
Abstract: The author raises critical question by posing six propositions, e.g. on the need to construct new relationships between ordinary people and government institutions and on the need to re-conceptualize the meanings of participation and citizenship in relationship to local governance. Author(s): Gaventa, John Source(s): , Currents / Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; 28 p. 29-35, ill Currents…
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Decentralization, trends and constraints
Abstract: The interrelationships between the concepts of decentralization, good governance, local government, democratization, local governance, civil society, and participation are described. Recent trends and developments in decentralization are explained in relation to poverty reduction. Author(s): Walle, John Van Der Source(s): , [9] p. Published: 2002 Royal tropical institute (KIT)], [Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.kit.nl/kit/Walle,-John-van-der-(2002)-Decentralization,-trends-and-constraints
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Democratic decentralization of natural resources : institutionalizing popular participation
Abstract: The degree to which natural resource decentralizations have taken place and their measurable social and environmental outcomes are examined, using cases from a number of countries on forestry, wildlife, and water management. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , iv, 30 p. Published: 2002 World resources institute (WRI), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: 1-56973-522-0/ Link: http://pdf.wri.org/ddnr_full_revised.pdf