Tag: civil society
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A draft international framework for CSO development effectiveness : presented for consideration by CSOs, donors and governments
Abstract: Author(s): Source(s): , 31 p. version 2 Published: 2010 Open forum for CSO development effectiveness, [Brussels] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ccic.ca/_files/en/what_we_do/2010_11_framework_for_cso_dev_eff_final.pdf
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Public group on governance & civil society
Abstract: This general public group of the Capacity4dev.eu online community provides the meeting place for all those interested in sharing resources and working on governance & civil society in developing countries. Author(s): EU Source(s): , Published: 2010 European commission. External cooperation programmes, [S.l.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.capacity4dev.eu/public-governance-civilsociety
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PG exchange
Abstract: This is a global online platform for knowledge development, sharing and learning on participatory governance (PG). Participatory governance is about empowering citizens to participate in processes of public decision-making that affect their lives. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 World alliance for citizen participation (CIVICUS), Johannesburg [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.pgexchange.org/
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Political capture of decentralization : vote-buying through grants-financed local jurisdictions
Abstract: Donors should strengthen strategies that focus on institutional and governance interventions to undercut patronage incentives and enable voters to mobilize to demand broad public services. Author(s): Khemani, Stuti Source(s): , Policy research working paper; 5350 35 p., ill., tabs Policy research working paper 5350 Published: 2010 World bank, [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: [1813-9450]/ Link:…
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Gender budgeting and democratic governance : experience from Africa and Europe
Abstract: From the reports on experience gained in South Africa, Uganda and Austria and discussed at the Workshop, it became apparent that broad coalitions in society are necessary between civil society, parliaments and the government in order to successfully and sustainably implement gender budgeting. Author(s): Bilinksi, Merle Source(s): , [9] p., ill. Published: 2010 Association…
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Inside the black box : the political economy of local governments and their role in rural development
Abstract: Many studies of decentralization and local governance treat local governments as a “black box” and do not capture the multi-faceted ways in which rural citizens interact with local governments and influence local government performance. Hence this workshop with 18 case studies and keynote papers. Author(s): IFPRI Source(s): , Published: 2010 International food policy research…
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Connecting research and citizen action
Abstract: The Development Research Centre on Citizenship, Participation and Accountability (Citizenship DRC) has worked with universities, research institutes and nongovernmental organisations in more than 25 countries to explore the new ways that citizens are shaping our states and societies. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Development research centre on citizenship, participation and accountability (Citizenship DRC), Brighton…