Tag: community participation
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Citizen mobilisation in Nepal : building on Nepal’s tradition of social mobilisation to make local governance more inclusive and accountable
Abstract: Nepal’s Ministry of Local Development initiated a programme on Local Governance and Community Development, to support good governance and inclusive community development. This report focuses on empowering citizens and communities to engage with local government bodies and to hold them accountable. Author(s): Jha, Chhaya Source(s): , LGCDP outcome; 1 162 p., ill., tabs LGCDP…
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Local governance self-assessment : guidelines for facilitators
Abstract: This Local Governance Self-Assessment tool is one among many tools that can contribute to build empowered citizens’ participation and accountability into local governance. The tool is designed to be used at community and Union Parishad levels. Author(s): Boss, Matthias Source(s): , 36 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 Intercooperation, Dhaka (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.intercooperation-bd.org/PDF/sharique%20doc%20-%20local%20governance%20self-assessment%20(english).pdf
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Digital library of The Commons (DLC) repository
Abstract: The Digital Library of the Commons (DLC) is a gateway to the international literature on the commons. Author(s): Indiana University Source(s): , Published: 2009 Indiana university, Bloomington (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://dlc.dlib.indiana.edu/dlc/
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Post-conflict participation : knowledge integration, learning and capacity building for development
Abstract: This blog tells about the experiences of Marjoke Oosterom who carries out a PhD research on civic participation in local government structures in Northern Uganda. Author(s): Oosterom, Marjoke Source(s): , Published: 2009 Hivos, [Den Haag (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.hivos.net/Hivos-Knowledge-Programme/Communities/Post-Conflict-Participation
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Scaling up Local & community driven development (LCDD) : a real world guide to its theory and practice
Abstract: This book includes historical backgrounds, best practices and underpinnings, analysis and lessons learned, and toolkits for developing supportive national policies and implementation programs that fit the individual contexts of countries and localities. Author(s): Binswanger-Mkhize, Hans P.; Regt, Jacomina P. De; Spector, Stephen Source(s): , xii, 157 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 World…
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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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The changing face of local governance? : community development councils in Afghanistan
Abstract: This working paper presents findings from research on sub-national governance in Afghanistan, including the role that that Community Development Councils (CDCs) play at community levels. Author(s): Nixon, Hamish Source(s): , Working paper series / Afghanistan research and evaluation unit 46 p., ill., tabs Working paper series / Afghanistan research and evaluation unit Published: 2008…
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Réaliser le transfert de compétences dans le domaine de la santé : l’expérience de Koulikoro au Mali
Abstract: The support unit for decentralization of the Ministry of Health in Mali has elaborated an approach to facilitate the communal co-management of local health services. The experience demonstrates the potential of community involvement in the decision-making process. Author(s): Konaté, Mamadou; Lodenstein, Elsbet; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal tropical institute (KIT); 383…