Tag: customary law
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Local government and traditional authorities in Ghana : towards a more productive relationship
Abstract: In 2008, Ghana counted 170 local government units: Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. Traditional authorities have played and continue to play an important role in the politico-socio-economic development of Ghana. Author(s): Mahama, Callistus Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG); 4 p. 7-25, ill., tab Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG) 4 Published:…
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Assessing the impact of customary land rights registration on credit access by farmers in Tanzania : a case study in Mbozi district
Abstract: The extent to which rural land titling conducted by a customary land administration system has managed to promote poor farmers in accessing credit was examined in Mbozi district, Tanzania. It was found that loans were provided only in areas with high monetary land value and to large-scale farmers. Author(s): Sanga, Romanus Titus Source(s): ,…
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Institutions: top down or bottom up? : design and reform of institutions in LDCs and transition economies
Abstract: This article poses the question whether top-down institutional change is desirable, using the case of land tenure reform versus customary rights. It recommends adopting an agenda of gradual reform that recognizes the constraints of bottom up evolution instead of delusory top down attempts. Author(s): Easterly, William Source(s): , American economic review; Vol. 98, No.…
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Recognition and democratisation : ‘new roles’ for traditional leaders in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: The present working paper reviews recent literature on the role of traditional leaders in sub-Saharan Africa and discusses the potential consequences of the current waves of democratization and recognition of traditional leaders in decentralized governance. Author(s): Kyed, Helene Maria; Buur, Lars Source(s): , DIIS working paper; 2006/11 [34] p., 30 cm DIIS working paper…
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State recognition of traditional authority in Mozambique : the nexus of community representation and state assistance
Abstract: The provisions of Decree 15/2000 in Mozambique for decentralization, nation building, rural development, civic education, community participation, and recognition of traditional authorities are an ambiguous mix of community-representation and state-assistance. Author(s): Buur, Lars; Kyed, Helene Maria Source(s): , Discussion paper / Nordiska afrikainstitutet; 28 30 p., ill., 25 cm Discussion paper / Nordiska afrikainstitutet…