Tag: community participation

• Deliberative democracy and citizen empowerment

  Abstract: This issue draws together some key thinking around public participation in policy formulation, using a range of techniques known as ‘Deliberative and Inclusionary Processes’ (DIPs), including mechanisms like citizen juries, citizen conferences and the like. Author(s): Pimbert, Michel Source(s): , PLA notes; 40 [71] p., ill., graphs, tabs, 30 cm PLA notes 40 Published:…

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  community participation, decision-making, Empowerment, political participation, popular participation

• Realities or rhetoric? : revisiting the decentralization of natural resources management in Uganda and Zambia

  Abstract: The reasoning underlying decentralization reforms for natural resource management in east and southern Africa is analysed, using cases from Uganda and Zambia. There may be better ways for establishing local environmental management. Author(s): Lind, Jeremy; Cappon, Jan Source(s): , vi, 80 p. Published: 2001 ACTS press, Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: 9966-41-110-0/ Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20050317082423/http://www.acts.or.ke/Rhetoric.htm

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  community participation, decentralization in government, environmental management, institution building, Local Government, natural resources, natural resources development, natural resources policy, resources conservation, Sustainable development, Uganda, zambia

• Sourcebook for community driven development in sub-Saharan Africa : community driven development in the Africa region

  Abstract: This sourcebook describes a variety of practical techniques that can be tailored to the particular conditions in each country. Examples relate to Africa but can be applied elsewhere. There is considerable evidence that participation and decentralization have worked in many countries. Author(s): Aiyar, Swaminthan S. Source(s): , 125 p., ill., tabs Published: 2001 World…

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  africa south of sahara, community participation, economic development, guidelines, Local Government, social development

• Deepening democracy : innovations in empowered participatory governance

  Abstract: Five experiments in participatory deliberative governance from Brazil, India, and the USA are examined. It is shown that these designs are more responsiveness, effective, fair, participatory, deliberative, and accountable than more conventional models. Author(s): Fung, Archon; Wright, Erik Olin Source(s): , Politics & society; Vol. 29, No. 1 p. 5-41 Politics & society Vol.…

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  Brazil, budgeting, community participation, democracy, development planning, India, United States

• NAYMOTE : empower, engage, & educate

  Abstract: NAYMOTE is a grassroots organization promoting democracy, peace-building, human rights, community organizing and civic engagement in Liberia. The mission is to strengthen and promote positive youth and community engagements in support of democratic governance and sustainable development. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2001 NAYMOTE, Paynesville City (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://naymote.com/

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  civil society, community participation, democracy, economic development, liberia, nongovernmental organizations, peace, youth

• Community driven development : a vision of poverty reduction through empowerment

  Abstract: The World Bank’s vision of Community Driven Development (CDD) as a key means of helping to achieve the development objectives that are becoming apparent through the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) process is outlined. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , [20] p. Published: 2000 World bank], [Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://info.worldbank.org/etools/docs/library/209162/CDD_Africa_vision_Final.doc

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  community participation, development strategies, Local Government, poverty alleviation, world bank

• Market access & institutional choice : working papers / World resources institute (WRI)

  Abstract: Author(s): WRI [World Resources Institute] Source(s): , Published: 2000 WRI, Washington, DC (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.wri.org/publication/market-access-working-papers#9394

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  community participation, decentralization in government, democracy, environmental management, natural resources

• The white paper on local government

  Abstract: This White Paper on Local Government can almost be regarded as a mini-Constitution for local government. It is premised on the idea that the democratic state of South Africa has the obligation of meeting developmental objectives in a manner that enhances community participation and accountability. Author(s): South Africa Source(s): , [120] p., ill., tabs…

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  January 1, 1998

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  accountability, community participation, democracy, economic development, guidelines, legislation, Local Government, political ethics, South Africa

• Designing rules for demand-driven rural investment funds : the Latin American experience

  Abstract: The demand-driven rural investment fund (DRIFs) is a mechanism for decentralizing decision-making authority and financial resources to local governments and communities. This study explores how well-designed DRIF rules could substitute for central veto power. Author(s): Wiens, Thomas; Guadagni, Maurizio Source(s): , World bank technical paper; 407 xix, 69 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 28 cm…

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  Brazil, colombia, community participation, decentralization in government, decision-making, finance, funds, institution building, latin america, Local Government, Mexico, project activities, project management, public finance, rural development, rural poverty