Tag: community development
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Crafting active citizen participation through ward committees
Abstract: In South Africa, ward committees have been established to entrench participatory governance at the grass root level. The need for complementary, pragmatic forms of participation is highlighted. Author(s): Nyalunga, Dumisani Source(s): , International NGO journal (INGOJ); Vol. 1, No. 3 p. 44-46 International NGO journal (INGOJ) Vol. 1, No. 3 Published: 2006 Academic journals,…
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Démystifier la planification : appropriation du processus de développement communal au Bénin
Abstract: This book gives an overview of the proces of decentralization in Benin and describes how communities are empowered to assume full ownershop of the development proces by way of a standard 7-step planning method. Author(s): Weinsou, Claude Guy; Baltissen, Gérard; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , 74 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs, 24 cm Published:…
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A review of community-driven development and its application to the Asian development bank
Abstract: This review provides a clear conceptual summary of CDD and describes the performance of multilateral development banks with CDD. A number of cases from Indonesia, Laos, and Sri Lanka is discussed in detail. Author(s): Tanaka, Sonomi; Singh, Janmejay; Songco, Dan; Maclean, Jay Source(s): , [100] p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2006 Asian development bank…
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Developmental local government : a case study of South Africa
Abstract: The author proposes a model for capturing the developmental role of local government in institutional arrangements. The model is not only based on development theories, but is also tested in practice. An overview of the South African design for local government is provided. Author(s): Visser, Jacobus Wilhelm De Source(s): , xix, 313 p., 24…
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Governance of local economic development in sub-Saharan Africa : who are the dancers and do they act ‘in concert’?
Abstract: This paper is a critical reflection on recent theories of local economic development with special reference to the problematic situation in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Growth coalitions between local governments and private sector actors or community associations may not yet exist in Africa. Author(s): Helmsing, Albertus Hendrikus Johannes Source(s): , Working paper series / Institute…
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Les premiers pas des communes au Bénin : enseignements du processus de la décentralisation
Abstract: Decentralization became effective in Benin from 2003 onwards. This report describes the first 3 years of rolling out the reforms with a focus on the elections, the establishment of the communes, local development planning, and the transfer of responsibilities. Author(s): Langley, Philip; Baltissen, Gerard; Hilhorst, Thea Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal tropical institute; 371Décentralisation…
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Devolution of resource rights, poverty, and natural resource management : a review
Abstract: This paper explores the impact, success factors and emerging challenges of decentralized natural resource management. These issues are looked at in relation to community-based wildlife management, irrigation management transfer, and community forestry. Author(s): Shyamsundar, Priya; Araral, Eduardo; Weeraratne, Suranjan Source(s): , Environmental economics series; 104 xi, 109 p., ill., tabs Environmental economics series 104…
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Empowering the poor : the KALAHI-CIDSS community-driven development project : a toolkit of concepts and cases
Abstract: This paper reports on a community-driven development project in the Philippines that aims to empower communities through their enhanced participation in poverty reduction projects. Stories from the communities illustrate the general outline of the programme objectives and features. Author(s): Parker, Andrew; Sera, Yumi; Bhatnagar, Bhuvan Source(s): , 40 p., ill., maps Published: 2005 World…
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Decentralisation and community-based planning
Abstract: Community Based Planning (CBP) as a means of promoting community involvement in development projects, and ensuring stronger linkages between community and local government, is assessed. Tips for trainers are included. Author(s): Goldman, Ian Source(s): , PLA notes; 49 93 p., ill., 30 cm PLA notes 49 Published: 2004 International institute for environment and development…
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Enhancing women’s participation : learning from field experience
Abstract: This book is intended to help enhance the participation of women in Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) and other community driven development programs, using village and kecamatan facilitators KDP is a Government of Indonesia program aimed at alleviating poverty and improving local governance. Author(s): Guggenheim, Scott E.; Diprose, Rachael; Stokes, Kristen Source(s): , vi, 29…