Tag: Conflict
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Post-conflict participation : knowledge integration, learning and capacity building for development
Abstract: This blog tells about the experiences of Marjoke Oosterom who carries out a PhD research on civic participation in local government structures in Northern Uganda. Author(s): Oosterom, Marjoke Source(s): , Published: 2009 Hivos, [Den Haag (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.hivos.net/Hivos-Knowledge-Programme/Communities/Post-Conflict-Participation
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Looking beyond the obvious : uncovering the features of natural resource conflicts in Uganda
Abstract: Even though most people turn to the local government (a formal institution) for arbitration, customary institutions still play an important role in conflict management, especially for the poorer communities where formal institutions are weak. Author(s): Nkonya, Ephraim; Markelova, Helen; Kato, Edward Source(s): , CAPRi working paper; 95 34 p., ill., tabs CAPRi working paper…
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Fragility at the local level : challenges to building local state-citizen relations in fragile settings
Abstract: This paper reviews available literature on local democratic governance in fragile settings with an emphasis on contexts marked by protracted violent conflict. Challenges to local governance in fragile settings have dimensions of state-reconstruction, decentralization, and participatory governance. Author(s): Oosterom, Marjoke Source(s): , Working paper / Civic engagement in post-conflict settings project 21 p., ill…
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Local government in post-conflict environments : commissioned paper
Abstract: This literature review focuses on research on local governance in post-conflict environments. It discusses the links between local governance in situations of insecurity and and how local governance affects conflict. Key policy implications emerging from the literature are identified. Author(s): Jackson, Paul; Scott, Zoe Source(s): , 32 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 United nations…
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Good enough governance in fragile states : the role of center-periphery relations and local government : paper
Abstract: Evidence from stabilisation efforts in Iraq suggests that implementing pragmatic approaches aimed at achieving ‘good enough governance’ requires looking beyond the centre to the critical role of sub-national levels of government in post-conflict reconstruction. Author(s): Brinkerhoff, Derick W.; Johnson, Ronald W. Source(s): , 29 p. Published: 2008 University of Birmingham. Governance and social development…
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City diplomacy : the role of local governments in conflict prevention, peace-building, post-conflict reconstruction
Abstract: A book published as part of the First World Conference on City Diplomacy in the Peace Palace in The Hague on 11-13 June 2008. Contributions include the legal basis of city diplomacy and the role of local government in peace-building. Author(s): Musch, Arne; Sizoo, Alexandra Source(s): , 213 p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2008…
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Remove or reform? : a case for (restructuring) chiefdom governance in post-conflict Sierra Leone
Abstract: Fieldwork from three districts in Sierra Leone suggests that chiefdom authority continues to have considerable support. In particular, section chiefs and headmen are seen as being particularly important for settling small disputes, especially in the rural areas. Author(s): Sawyer, Edward Source(s): , African affairs; Vol. 107, Issue 428 p. 387-403, ill., graph, tabs African…
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Development research centre on citizenship, participation and accountability
Abstract: The Centre helps improve the relationships between marginalized people and the institutions that affect their lives through a network of researchers and practitioners dealing with citizenship, local-global interaction, and intercommunal violence. Author(s): IDS Source(s): , Published: 2007 University of Sussex. Institute of development studies (IDS). Development research centre (DRC) on citizenship, participation and accountability,…