Tag: Conflict
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Resettlement and gender dimensions of land rights in post-conflict northern Uganda
Abstract: The effect of displacement and resettlement of households on gender-differentiated access to land and land investments in northern Uganda is examined. Even low levels of land conflict undermine land governance and management, constrain productivity, and serve as a source of persistent violence. Author(s): Adelman, Sarah Source(s): , 25 p., ill., tabs preliminary and incomplete…
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Opposed legalities and collective action in a conflict context : the case of land rights in Darfur
Abstract: This article examines how the internal functioning and interaction of statutory, customary, and Islamic legal regimes regarding land, and their attendant forms of collective action, have become aligned with different with different sides of the war in Darfur. Author(s): Unruh, Jon Source(s): , 21 p. Published: 2012 World bank, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Analyzing women’s participation in local government : examining the role of brokers in post-war eastern Sri Lanka
Abstract: This thesis examines how capacity building and a participatory approach to incorporate views of civil society, specically of women in Sri Lanka, can be used to create social cohesion and consequently facilitate peace building and reconstruction efforts. Author(s): Oakley, Erica R. Source(s): , ix, 71 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011 Utrecht university,…
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Why quality matters : a multi-level analysis of decentralization, local government performance and legitimating beliefs in post-conflict Sierra Leone
Abstract: A study of the effect of political decentralization in post-conflict Sierra Leone on legitimization shows that improvements in service delivery under conditions of decentralized governments are associated with greater trust in local government authorities. Author(s): Sacks, Audrey; Larizza, Marco Source(s): , 16 p., ill., graphs, map Published: 2011 University of Essex. Institute for democracy…
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Decentralization as a breeding ground for conflicts : an analysis of institutional conflicts in Malawi’s decentralized system
Abstract: This article examines the impacts of poorly designed decentralization programmes on institutional conflicts in Malawi, e.g. between the central government and local governments, between councillors and members of parliament, between traditional authorities and councillors, and among councillors. Author(s): Tambulasi, Richard I.C. Source(s): , Journal of administration & governance (JOAAG); Vol. 4, No. 2 p.…
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Fiscal decentralization in Kenya : a small step or giant leap?
Abstract: Following the post-election violence in 2007, Kenya adopted a new constitution in September 2010, which represents an important step in the process of national reconciliation and an important attempt to make Kenya’s public sector more efficient and more accountable through devolution. Author(s): Boex, Jamie; Kelly, Roy Source(s): , IDG policy brief 6:00 PM IDG…
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Real democratization in Cambodia? : an empirical review of the potential of a decentralization reform
Abstract: This article investigates popular perceptions of the evolving decentralization reform and the views of representatives of the commune authorities with the aim of analysing key dimensions of this reform in terms of post-conflict reconstruction, local democratization and local development. Author(s): Öjendal, Joakim; Sedara, Kim Source(s): , Working paper / Swedish International centre for local…
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Gender and fragile citizenship in Uganda : the case of Acholi women
Abstract: The intersection between gender, conflict (due to the Lord’s Resistance Army) and citizenship is examined, using the case of the Acholi region in Uganda. Using gender and citizenship as point of reference in discussions would be a start to help women participate equally in a post-conflict society. Author(s): Oosterom, Marjoke Source(s): , Gender &…
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The governance gap : a response to Kony2012
Abstract: This documentary shwos how the conflict with the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) undermines people’s capacities and voice, and local democracy in the Acholi region of Uganda. It tells the story of Nighty, a woman who survived the conflict and displacement camps. See also http://thegovernancegap.eu/. Author(s): Oosterom, Marjoke; Kool, Esther; Otim, Patrick; Luzinda, Solomon; Maden,…
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The Asia foundation : working to build a peaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region : governance programs
Abstract: The Foundation supports local initiatives aimed at strengthening the effectiveness and responsiveness of governance in Asian countries. Projects and activities include: conflict management, counter corruption, decentralization and local governance, and civil society development. Author(s): The Asia Foundation Source(s): , Published: 2011 The Asia foundation, San Francisco, CA [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.asiafoundation.org/program/overview/governance-programs