Tag: cultural and social anthropology
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Ensuring equitable distribution of land in Ghana : spirituality or policy? : a case study from the forest-savanna agroecological zone of Ghana
Abstract: The question of equitable distribution of land in forest-savannah zone of Ghana was investigated with a focus on the dichotomy of policy versus indigenous spirituality. The effectiveness of past land registration attempts is also examined. Generally, religio-cultural aspects must be factored in. Author(s): Awuah-Nyamekye, Samuel; Sarfo-Mensah, Paul Source(s): , The International indigenous policy journal.…
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Local government and good governance : the case of Samoa
Abstract: The author uses the case of decentralization in Samoa to argue that capacity building for accountability and transparency in local government should take into account sound knowledge and respect of cultural practices and traditions. Author(s): Amosa, Desmond Uelese Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG); 7 p. 7-21, ill. Commonwealth journal of local…
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Traditional authority at the crossroads of governance in republican Cameroon
Abstract: This study shows that traditional authority is at the crossroads of governance in republican Cameroon. It submits that traditional authorities should be formally integrated into the republican institutional setting by constituting the first level of decentralized institutions of governance. Author(s): Cheka, Cosmas Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 33, no. 2 p. 67-89 Africa development…
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Researching the practical norms of real governance in Africa
Abstract: What are the practical norms in play in the various forms of every-day public action that would be most favourable to ‘development outcomes’ in Africa? To answer this question Westerners must put aside some of their initial value judgements. Author(s): Olivier De Sardan, Jean-Pierre Source(s): , APPP discussion paper series; 5 22 p APPP…
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Participatory governance as deliberative empowerment : the cultural politics of discursive space
Abstract: This article argues that there is a need to enrich the theory of citizen participation and the design of deliberation practices through greater attention to the cultural politics of deliberative space. This could be achieved by employing cultural and pedagogical strategies. Author(s): Fisher, Frank Source(s): , American review of public administration; Vol. 36, No.…
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Decentralizing government and centralizing gender in southern Africa : lessons from the South African experience
Abstract: This paper argues that: (1) effective involvement of women in local governance is predicated both on the approach adopted by political parties and on how women are organized at the local level; and (2) neo-liberal policies may serve to undermine the potential for gender-sensitive service delivery. Author(s): Beall, Jo Source(s): , Occasional paper /…
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The development role of traditional authorities in view of the decentralization in Malawi
Abstract: The role of traditional authorities or chiefs in rural development within the decentralization system of Malawi is examined. It is argued that Chiefs are the main link between the poorest people and other stakeholders including officials in central and local governments. Author(s): Magomero, Christopher Julio Source(s): , [15, 217] p., ill., tabs Published: 2005…
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Traditional structures in local governance for local development
Abstract: The aim of this study is to analyse existing literature and case studies on traditional structures in local governance, in order to clarify the basic concepts of their contents and to identify information gaps. Author(s): Lutz, Georg; Linder, Wolf Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2004 University of Berne, Bern (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Bulletin / APAD (Association euro-africaine pour l’anthropologie du changement social et du développement)
Abstract: This bulletin is the journal of the Association Euro-Africaine pour l’Anthropologie du Changement Social et de Développement. Decentralization is one of its main topics. Author(s): APAD Source(s): , , 30 cm Published: 1991 Lit, Hamburg (French; English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://apad.revues.org/2843?&id=2843