Tag: community participation
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People in planning in Malawi : lessons from the APAC programme in Eastern and Southern Africa
Abstract: This paper provides a short overview of the rationale for decentralisation and how it works in practice in Malawi. It describes key aspects of the People in Planning models used, how these have facilitated people’s involvement and and how they can be sustained and replicated. Author(s): Samuels, Fiona; Sibale, Bright; Selvester, Kerry Source(s): ,…
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Decentralization task force meeting, New York City 2009
Abstract: In June 2009, top academics studying decentralization presented and debated the latest research in the field and discussed and evaluated the resulting policy options in the company of policymakers from countries with notable decentralization experiments. Author(s): Columbia University Source(s): , 1 file, ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 Columbia university. Initiative for policy dialogue…
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Community driven development (CDD)
Abstract: The World Bank’s CDD Group works to improve the understanding of community driven development approaches and their role in poverty reduction, improve the overall quality of lending programs using community driven techniques and to find ways to effectively scale-up community driven activities. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2009 World bank, [Washington, DC] (English…
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New niches of community rights to forests in Cameroon : tenure reform, decentralization category or something else?
Abstract: This essay interrogates the nature of ongoing change in the structure of community rights in Cameroon: is it tenure change or decentralization? In reality, it is neither a strict decentralization process nor a strict tenure reform, but a mixture of devolution and delegation of powers. Author(s): Oyono, Phil René Source(s): , International journal of…
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The eight modes of local governance in west Africa
Abstract: Several meanings of the term governance are discussed before an own definition is given. A comparative analysis is made of different modes of local governance in Francophone West Africa, e.g. chiefly, associational, communal, state, project based, patronage based, religious and business. Author(s): Olivier De Sardan, Jean-Pierre; Appleyard, Paul Source(s): , APPP working paper; 4…
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‘The grass of the rich?’ : integrity and post-war reconstruction in the Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone : public report to stakeholders : community oversight monitoring in reconstruction project findings
Abstract: This GSDRC report focuses on the tangibly negative impact on infrastructural development in Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone, as a result of the lack of transparency, lack of accountability, and corruption between implementing agencies, contractors and the recipient community. Author(s): Broadbent, Emma J.; Kamara, Alpha Source(s): , 45 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 Centre for…
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Sharing experience : enhancing the benefits to communities from extractive industry projects
Abstract: In the first part of this 2-h video, Dan Owen, Program Coordinator for Community Driven Development at the World Bank, gives an overview of the Bank’s practices. Author(s): Owen, Dan Source(s): , 1:59 min., ill. Published: 2009 Sustainable community development fund (CommDev), [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2929743005347131557#
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Not about us without us : working with grassroots organisations in the land field
Abstract: This publication presents a grassroots mechanism for the effective inclusion of local community groups (grassroots). Detailed criteria to assess grassroots participation in order to determine whether it is genuine, effective and rights-based are included. Author(s): Langford, Malcolm; Augustinus, Clarissa; Westman, Ulrik; Jonsson, Asa Source(s): , 32 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 United nations human…
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Institutional choice and recognition in the formation and consolidation of local democracy
Abstract: Case studies from around the world are used to explore the effects of institutional choices and recognition by governments, development agencies and large NGOs on three dimensions of democracy: 1) representation, 2) citizenship, and 3) the public domain. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Chhatre, Ashwini; Lankina, Tomila V. Source(s): , Representation, equity and environment working…
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WACSI : West Africa civil society institute
Abstract: WACSI was set up to bridge the institutional and operational gaps identified in civil society. It seeks to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of CSOs to engage in policy formulation, implementation, and the promotion of democratic values and principles in West Africa. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 West Africa civil society institute (WACSI),…