Tag: decentralization in government
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Decentralisation and devolution in Nicaragua’s north Atlantic autonomous region : natural resources and indigenous peoples’ rights
Abstract: This paper examines decentralization of natural resources management in Nicaragua and argues that communities continue to lose out under multilevel governance regimes without concerted efforts to level the playing field. Author(s): Larson, Anne M.; Lewis-Mendoza, Jadder Source(s): , International journal of the commons; Vol. 6, No. 2 p. 179-199, ill., map International journal of…
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Engendering livelihoods through decentralisation in Tanzania
Abstract: The underlying drivers of gender inequalities in resource access and control in the Pangani river basin in Tanzania include poor linkage between political and sectoral decentralization. The engendering livelihood model is proposed as an alternative and options are discussed. Author(s): Olemako, T.R.; Munishi, P.K.T.; Kadigi, R.M.J. Source(s): , Development review : beyond research; Vol.…
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Sixth schedule : negotiating ethnic autonomy discourses in northeast India
Abstract: The Sixth Schedule for certain areas of Northeast India recognizes indigenous peoples’ rights to land and self-governance. It appears that application of the Sixth Schedule tend to aggravate tensions between the over 200 tribal groups in the country, to which the region is home. Author(s): Kom, Ch. Sekholal; Brahma, Chintu Source(s): , Journal of…
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Formal institutions, local arrangements and conflicts in northern Bolivian communities after forest governance reforms
Abstract: Natural resource-based conflicts between community forest management (CFM) and patronage-based management models in response to recent tenure and forestry governance reforms were studied in northern Bolivia. Author(s): Cano Cardona, Walter Source(s): , 225 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2012 Universiteit Utrecht], [Utrecht (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-90-393-5723-1/ Link: http://igitur-archive.library.uu.nl/dissertations/2012-0305-200851/UUindex.html
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The present status of decentralization of governance in Haryana : a study of Kaithal district
Abstract: A study of the present status of decentralization of governance in Haryana, India, indicates that the awareness about the powers and functions of the third tier of governance and provisions of the Constitutional Amendment Act is quite low among all the respondents especially among the beneficiary. Author(s): Kumar, Satish Source(s): , International journal of…
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Local government and decentralisation
Abstract: The University of the Western Cape offers a competitive research and training programme on local government and decentralisation in South Africa and the rest of Africa. The programme produces masters’ graduates in a practice-based masters’ programme on local government and decentralisation. Author(s): University Of The Western Cape Source(s): , Published: 2012 University of the…
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Decentralisation and central-local relations : a Solomon islands case study on the negotiations of relations between national and provincial governments
Abstract: The decentralization policies introduced since the 1980s in the Solomon Islands have had minimal impact, because institutions to renegotiate relations between the national and provincial governments were ignored by national officials. Author(s): Suluia, Gloria Tapakea Source(s): , vii, 131 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2012 Massey university], [Palmerston North (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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The character of school governance in South Sumatera, Indonesia
Abstract: The effect of education decentralization on school governance was examined in South Sumatra, Indonesia. The study found that there is virtually no school governance. The schools were still dominated by state actors such as school managers and teachers, who remain in a position of authority. Author(s): Alamsyah, Alamsyah; Mardianto, Mardianto Source(s): , Journal of…
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Decentralization, local development and women’s empowerment : innovating knowledge and practice
Abstract: Decentralization and local development have opened spaces that women are occupying increasingly. In this process, women are empowered socially, economically and politically and contribute to transform these new spaces in vital ways. Author(s): Swartz, Sara Source(s): , Universitas forum : journal on human development and international cooperation; Vol. 3, No. 1 1 file, ill…
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Innovations for decentralization and local development (IDLD) : Cambodia : final project evaluation by using Special programme implementation review (SPIRE) approach
Abstract: This UNCDF funded project was operational during 2008-2012 and dealt among other things with questions of functional assignments and fiscal decentralization. It is expected that project results with regards to the legal frameworks (planning and finance) are sustainable. Author(s): Land, Gerhard Van ‘t; Pak, Kimchoeun Source(s): , 73 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published:…