Tag: Conflict
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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
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Reshaping institutions : evidence on external aid and local collective action
Abstract: The extent to which GoBifo, a World Bank funded CDD project in rural Sierra Leone, improved local governance was assessed. It was successful in creating village-level organizations and tools, strengthened local public goods infrastructure, but there were no gains in social capital. Author(s): Casey, Katherine; Glennerster, Rachel; Miguel, Edward Source(s): , 40 p., ill.,…
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The International development department (IDD)
Abstract: In addition to the department’s longstanding interests in governance and development, research areas that have become increasingly important in recent years are: conflict, security and governance; political development; and, religions and development. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 University of Birmingham. School of government and society. International development department (IDD), Birmingham (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Decentralized local governments as a modality for post-conflict recovery and development : an emerging natural experiment in northern Uganda
Abstract: The main features and potential impact of five post-conflict programmes in northern Uganda are compared to assess to what extent each program engages local governments in an effective manner and whether local governments can serve as an effective public service delivery modality. Author(s): Boex, Jamie; Kimble, Deborah; Pigey, Juliana Source(s): , IDG working paper;…
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Is decentralization glue of solvent for national unity?
Abstract: The very mixed stories of linkages between decentralization and national unity that emerge in a wide variety of countries around the world are reviewed with special emphasis on the actual or potential problem of secessionist tendencies. Author(s): Bird, Richard; Vaillancourt, François; Roy-César, Édison Source(s): , International studies program : working paper; 10-03 41 p.,…
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Local governance, peace building and state building in post-conflict settings : a UNDP discussion paper
Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the experiences and challenges associated with local governance, decentralization policies and the strengthening of local governments within contexts of peace building, sate-building and post conflict recovery across three continents over the past two decades. Author(s): Dabo, Awa Source(s): , 25 p. draft Published: 2010 United nations development programme…
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Pursuing the MDGs through local government : thematic annex
Abstract: During the Global Forum on Local Development of October 2010 a number of themes was discussed, including the role of local governments in: (1) service delivery; (2) state-building and democratization in post conflict settings; (3) food security; (4) poverty reduction; and (5) economic development. Author(s): Baert, Théofiel Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Local democracy, peace & human security (LDPHS)
Abstract: The LDPHS offers applied research, policy analysis and consulting services with the aim to help design and implement local governments that promote peace, development and human security in South Africa and the African region. Author(s): University Of The Western Cape Source(s): , Published: 2010 University of the Western Cape. Community law centre, Bellville (English…