Tag: community participation
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Decentralisation and gender : coordination and cooperation on maternal health issues in selected district councils in Tanzania
Abstract: The report is the end product of a project aimed at improving coordination and cooperation Author(s): Schanke, Liss; Lange, Siri Source(s): , CMI report; R 2008:9 viii, 54 p., ill., 30 cm CMI report R 2008:9 Published: 2008 Chr. Michelsen institute (CMI), Bergen (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-82-8062-297-6/0805-505X Link: http://www.cmi.no/publications/file/?3145=decentralisation-and-gender
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Citizens’ participation and local governance in South East Asia
Abstract: A paper looking at the successes, lessons and challenges of opening up local governance to poor people in four Southeast Asian Countries: Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia and Thailand. Author(s): One World Action Source(s): , 15 p., ill. Published: 2008 One world action, London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.eldis.org/vfile/upload/1/document/0807/citizens_participation_SEA.pdf
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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),…
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Decentralization and ignored local dynamics : a case study on CBFM in the Philippines
Abstract: An empirical study of community-based forest management (CBFM) in the Philippines was conducted to shed new light on how decentralized natural resource governance affects both user and non-user groups of a common resource. Author(s): Sugimoto, A. Source(s): , 9 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Indiana university. Digital library of the commons (DLC), [Bloomington, IN…
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Facilitating evidence-based and gender-responsive budgeting through the use of CBMS : lessons from pilot projects
Abstract: Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) is a low-cost system for collecting local data on core poverty indicators. Pilots in the Philippines and Senegal combined it with gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) to facilitate gender-responsive and participatory planning and budgeting. Author(s): Budlender, Debbie; Melesse, Martha; Reyes, Celia Source(s): , 13 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 United nations capital…
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Closing the circle : bringing integrated sustainable waste management home
Abstract: A practical reference book for waste management in developing countries. It treats the framework for Integrated Sustainable Waste Management and integration of solid waste management in municipal policies, financial sustainability and community participation and communication. Author(s): Scheinberg, Anne; Vreede, Verele De Source(s): , 87 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 VNG international, The Hague (English…
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Community development and engagement with local governance in South Africa
Abstract: This article examines actual practice in the area of policy and legislative framework for public participation in municipal processes in South Africa. Community experiences of attempts to engage with municipalities in development planning and policy processes are highlighted. Author(s): Buccus, Imraan Source(s): , Community and development journal; bsn011 16 p Community and development journal…
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Impact evaluation of the second phase of the Kecamatan development program in Indonesia
Abstract: This report seeks to determine the impact of community-driven development approaches on traditional measures of household welfare and access to services. The report outlines how the participation of women is addressed in the second phase of the Kecamatan Development Programme (KDP2). Author(s): Voss, John Source(s): , vii, 42 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 World…
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Beyond tenure : rights-based approaches to peoples and forests : some lessons from the forest peoples programme
Abstract: On the basis of a review of 17 years of programmatic work with forest peoples in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, this paper explores the complexity of rights that need recognition if community-based livelihoods in forests are to be secured and well-being is to be improved. Author(s): Colchester, Marcus Source(s): , iv, 44 p.…