Tag: decision-making
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Governance & decentralization (GoD)
Abstract: Governance and Decentralization (GoD) is an online Eldis Community Group for good governance and decentralization research and information. It provides access to governance and decentralization research and information to improve practice, decision-making, and research in developing countries. Author(s): IDS Source(s): , Published: 2011 University of Sussex. Institute of development studies (IDS). Eldis, Brighton (English…
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Local governments in rural West Bengal, India and their coordination with line departments
Abstract: This article focuses on the formal structures of coordination and control with regard to decision-making between the Panchayats and the line departments. In practice, these processes involve lack of role definition, problems of accountability, and politics over access to resources. Author(s): Chakrabarti, Bhaskar; Chattopadhyay, Raghabendra; Nath, Suman Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance…
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Revised ITTO guidelines for the sustainable management of natural tropical forests : full report
Abstract: These guidelines provide framework and management principles for the sustainable management of natural tropical forests, including forest governance, land use planning, tenure, inclusive decision-making, and regional and international commitments. Author(s): Blaser, Jürgen; Sabogal, Cesar Source(s): , 114 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 International tropical timber organization] (ITTO), [Yokohama (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.itto.int/files/user/pdf/RFM-5%20-FUll%20Report%20of%20%20Revised%20SFM%20Guidelines-with%20list%20of%20acronyms.pdf
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Strengthening women’s participation in local governance : lessons and strategies
Abstract: This paper seeks to explore the extent to which existing participatory mechanisms enable active participation by women in municipal processes in South Africa, and possible alternative approaches and models to strengthen this. Author(s): Hicks, Janine Source(s): , Community development journal; vol. 46, Suppl. 1 p. 36-50 Community development journal vol. 46, Suppl. 1 Published:…
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Improving the implementation of health workforce policies through governance : a review of case studies
Abstract: A study of 4 governance dimensions (including performance, which has an important decentralization component) on human resources for health (HRH) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Governance to improve HRH must be viewed as inseparable from the wider health system and state governance. Author(s): Dieleman, Maria Areke; Shaw, Daniel M.P.; Zwanikken, Prisca Source(s): ,…
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Pan African council of LGs
Abstract: The Pan African Council of local governments is the principal policy making body of the UCLGA (United Cities and Local Governments of Africa). It is charged to translate the policy decided by the General Assembly into strategies and implementation programs. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 United cities and local governments of Africa (UCLGA), [Pretoria]…
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Value of people’s participation for good governance in developing countries
Abstract: One of the major barriers to people’s participation in local government in Bangladesh is the hostile and distrustful attitude of elected leaders. People should participate directly at the decision-making table, unless and until this attitude has changed. Author(s): Waheduzzaman Source(s): , Transforming government : people, process and policy; Vol. 4, No. 4 p. 386-402,…
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Stekeholder dialogue as an institutional strategy for sustainable development in China : the case of community roundtables
Abstract: The potential of stakeholder dialogue as an institutional tool for sustainable development in China is discussed and hindrances to institutionalization are identified. At community roundtables issues are discussed by representatives from government, business and local residents. Author(s): Wang, Hua Source(s): , 33 p. Published: 2010 Chinese association for public affairs (CAPA), [Washington, DC (English…
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Governing Africa’s forests in a globalized world
Abstract: sl276slmult1In 2008, a workshop on forest governance and decentralization in Africa was held in Durban, South Africa, with the aim to support African decision-makers at diverse levels to better leverage governance transitions for the benefit of forest communities and society at large. Author(s): German, Laura A.; Karsenty, Alain; Tiani, Anne-Marie Source(s): , Earthscan forest…