Tag: community participation
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Formal institutions, local arrangements and conflicts in northern Bolivian communities after forest governance reforms
Abstract: Natural resource-based conflicts between community forest management (CFM) and patronage-based management models in response to recent tenure and forestry governance reforms were studied in northern Bolivia. Author(s): Cano Cardona, Walter Source(s): , 225 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2012 Universiteit Utrecht], [Utrecht (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-90-393-5723-1/ Link: http://igitur-archive.library.uu.nl/dissertations/2012-0305-200851/UUindex.html
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The contribution of youth associations towards community development in Igabi local government areas of Kaduna state, North-western, Nigeria
Abstract: Youth associations clearly contribute towards community development in a local government area in Nigeria. Although poorly financed, they not only help improve the standard of living in the area, but also contribute to political awareness and mobilize people on the importance of community efforts. Author(s): Ango, A.K. Source(s): , Continental journal of agricultural economics;…
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Afesis-corplan : promoting local democracy and community-driven development
Abstract: Afesis-corplan is a non-governmental organisation that has contributed to community-driven development and good local governance in the Border-Kei (Amathole) region of the Eastern Cape since 1992. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Afesis-corplan, East London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.afesis.org.za/
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In and out of the forest : decentralisation and recentralisation of forest governance in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Abstract: The question what actual impact both de- and recentralisation of forest governance had on the livelihoods of local communities in East Kalimantan is examined. Undesired outcomes of decentralisation have been counteracted by an immediate effort to recentralise. Author(s): Bullinger, Cathrin; Haug, Michaela Source(s): , Austrian journal of south-east Asian studies (ASEAS); vol. 5, no.…
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Enabling participatory planning with GIS : a case study of settlement mapping in Cuttack, India
Abstract: Global Positioning Systems (GPS) was used to map informal settlements in Cuttack, India, involving community leaders and NGO staff. The process facilitated dialogue between slum dwellers and local government around “slum” upgrading. Author(s): Livengood, Avery; Kunte, Keya Source(s): , Environment and urbanization; vol. 24, no. 1 p. 77-97, ill., maps Environment and urbanization vol.…
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Transnational research : decentralization in west and central Africa : learning from local and intersector lessons : education, water, health : summary report of case studies
Abstract: A study was conducted in West and Central Africa to study the impact of decentralization on the transfer of powers and resources and on the management of basic services, in particular water, education and health. The grassroots management committees are deemed functional on the whole. PDF file link Author(s): Malam Moussa, Laouli; Ilboudo, Ernest…
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Emerging lessons from MCC/MCA-sponsored initiatives to formalize customary land rights and local land management practices in Benin, Burkina Faso and Senegal : paper
Abstract: MCA projects in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Senegal have achieved considerable success in achieving targets for formalizing customary land rights in the form of mapping, land charters, and identifying land allocation preferences. The experiences resulted in a checklist of common challenges. Author(s): Elbow, Kent Source(s): , 27 p. Published: 2012 World bank], [Washington, DC…
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A place for the grassroots : examining the role of community participation and local governance in providing mid-day meals in Lucknow district, Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: Improvements to the Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) in India are suggested. After 17 years of operation the MDMS serves 105 million primary and upper-primary schoolchildren. In Uttar Pradesh, both community participation and local institutions remain quite weak, especially in urban schools. Author(s): Tuggle, Anderson Source(s): , Independent study project (ISP) collection; paper 1458 43…
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Foreign land acquisitions in Africa : an analysis of the impacts of individual land deals on local communities
Abstract: Analysis of foreign land deals on local communities in 6 countries shows that the impact was mostly negative. In most cases local smallholder lost their land, while others lost their grazing areas, all without meaningful compensation. Promised benefits should be made explicit and evaluated. Author(s): Makochekanwa, Albert Source(s): , 31 p., ill., tab Published:…
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Searching for a new land rights paradigm by focusing on community-based natural resource governance
Abstract: This paper makes the case for reconsidering communal property rights in land administration, since communal rights may not naturally evolve into private individual rights. It is argued that sustainable development can best be achieved by enhancing the adaptive capacity of communities. Author(s): Barnes, Grenville; Child, Brian Source(s): , 16 p., ill., graphs Published: 2012…