Tag: community participation
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Mainstreaming participatory forestry within the local government reform process in Tanzania
Abstract: As part of the decentralization reforms in Tanzania, the Forestry and Beekeeping Division has institutionalized participatory forestry. Locally elected councils should not be disempowered by making them accountable to ministries. Author(s): Blomley, Tom Source(s): , Gatekeeper series; 128 24 p., ill., tabs, 21 cm Gatekeeper series 128 Published: 2006 International institute for environment and…
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Can the design of community-driven development reduce the risk of elite capture? : evidence from Indonesia
Abstract: This study from Indonesia shows that while CDD projects can help create spaces for elite and non-elite community leaders to emerge, elite control of project decision-making is pervasive. Project-initiated accountability arrangements, such as democratic leadership selection, could curb this. Author(s): Fritzen, Scott A. Source(s): , 38 p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 National university of…
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People, land and water : participatory development communication for natural resource management
Abstract: Author(s): Bessette, Guy Source(s): , xx, 313 p., ill., 24 cm Published: 2006 Earthscan [etc.], London [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-84407-343-6/ Link: http://www.idrc.ca/openebooks/224-4/
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Working with the community for improved health
Abstract: This Health Bulletin explores community participation in health, using five case studies of participatory processes and their role in instigating important health and well-being benefits. Author(s): Gryboski, Kristina Source(s): , Health bulletin / Population reference bureau; 3 ii, 23 p., ill., graphs, tabs Health bulletin / Population reference bureau 3 Published: 2006 Population reference…
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Decentralization and community empowerment : does community empowerment deepen democracy and improve service delivery?
Abstract: This paper focuses on community empowerment (CE) and explores its relationship to democratic decentralized local government. Central government is key in supporting local CE. Weak institutional implementation may severely limit the effectiveness of CE mechanisms. Author(s): Brinkerhoff, Derick W.; Azfar, Omar Source(s): , i, 41 p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 United States agency for…
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Towards a basic health-sector information system for municipal actors
Abstract: This report describes the authors’ experience developing a minimum health-information package (SIEC-S) to enable local government and the community health associations (ASACOs) to assume their new responsibilities and to be actively involved in managing public health. Author(s): Toonen, Jurrien; Dao, Dramane; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , iv, 16 p., ill., graphs, tabs draft Published:…
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Community driven development (CDD) : toolkit for national stocktaking and review
Abstract: This toolkit emphasizes the need for coherent action in all five dimensions of community driven development: community empowerment; empowerment of local government; realignment of central and national sectors; accountability; and capacity development. Author(s): Heemskerk, Willem; Campen, Wim Van; Baltissen, Gerard Source(s): , iii, 77 p., ill., tabs 3rd draft Published: 2006 Royal tropical institute…
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Communities, livelihoods, and natural resources : action research and policy change in Asia
Abstract: By presenting field reports of innovative approaches to poverty reduction and sustainable resource use, it provides practitioners with models of good practice in participatory, community-based resource management and contributes to broader learning in NRM policy. Author(s): Tyler, Stephen R. Source(s): , [341] p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2006 International development research centre (IDRC)…
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Participatory local development planning : a guide for municipalities in southern Ecuador : local government
Abstract: As a result of the process of decentralization, poor municipalities in Southern Ecuador are now required to draw up their own local development plans, specifying policies, strategies and programmes. This guide shares its experiences in formulating the plans and introducing a participatory process. Author(s): Weer, Erik Van; Bustamante, Manuel; Solorzano, Vicente Source(s): , [5]…