Recently decentralization has been surfacing in European and U.S media as a solution for the current conflict in Ukraine. The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, and the Vice Chancellor, Sigmar Gabriel, have openly endorsed decentralization as a means to curb the continuing destruction of human life and regain safety in the region. Could power sharing between the different regions and…
The U.S. Surge and Afghan Local Governance, a special report recently issued by The United States Institute of Peace, examines the U.S. military and civilian surge into Afghanistan beginning in late 2009. Despite policymakers’ claims that the mission’s goals – to stabilize Afghanistan through interconnected security, governance, and development initiatives – were “modest,” the surge’s stated objectives amounted to…
Abstract: Decentralization and local governance (DLG) need to be integrated in the post-2015 framework as a ‘strategic enabler’. DLG play a role in providing basic services and addressing inequalities, food insecurity, urbanization, youth unemployment, climate change, conflict and insecurity. Author(s): Awortwi, Nicholas Source(s): , DeLoG working paper; 2 ix, 30 p., ill., graphs, tabs DeLoG…
Abstract: Strong and effective local government are critical to ensuring democratic , prosperous and safe communities and in resolving developmental challenges at the local, national, regional and global level. Local governments and their associations must be strengthened to play their developmental role. Author(s): UCLG Source(s): , [3] p. Published: 2012 United cities and local governments…
Abstract: Local governments have an important role to play in situations of conflict. This Prize aims at creating a momentum for local governments that implement strategies for peace-building. It celebrates the excellent work done and contributes to a global statement and local peace building agenda. Author(s): UCLG Source(s): , [2] p. Published: 2012 United cities…
Abstract: This research programme (2009-2012) of conflict management in Africa is built on the observation that all governance (esp. in Africa) is multi-levelled and networked – from the village to the international organisation, and well beyond what is specified in formal government structures. Author(s): IDS Source(s): , Published: 2012 Institute of development studies (IDS), Brighton…
Abstract: R4D is a free access on-line portal containing the latest information about research funded by DFID, including details of current and past research in over 30,000 project and document records. Themes include agriculture, education, health, governance and conflict, food security, and social change. Author(s): DFID Source(s): , Published: 2012 Department for international development (DFID),…
