Tag: democracy
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New spaces for participation in South African local government
Abstract: A full overview of participation in local government in South Africa is presented. One of the findings was that representative democracy declined in favour participatory forms of governance. More study of the theoretical relationships of participation, democracy and governance is required. Author(s): Govender, Jayanathan P. Source(s): , xxiv, 484 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published:…
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Pitfalls of participatory programs : evidence from a randomized evaluation in education in India
Abstract: In India, the government program on universal primary education organizes both locally elected leaders and parents and gives them powers over monitoring and management of school performance. Three different interventions encourage beneficiaries’ participation through these committees. Author(s): Banerjee, Abhijit Source(s): , NBER working paper; 14311 36 p., ill., graphs, tabs NBER working paper 14311…
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Designing inclusive and accountable local democratic institutions : a practitioner’s guide
Abstract: This guide gives an overview of the institutional arrangements at the local level in 22 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, and gives practical examples of ways to improve them and ensure more inclusive involvement. Author(s): Larsen, Henrik Fredborg; Maguire, Linda; Kirby Dorji, Kay Source(s): , x, 139 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 United nations…
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Ghana center for democratic development : partisans for democracy and good governance
Abstract: The Center is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit research-based and policy-oriented think tank in Accra, Ghana. Its mission is to promote democracy, good governance and the development of liberal economic environment in Ghana in particular and Africa in general. Author(s): CDD-Ghana Source(s): , Published: 2008 Ghana center for democratic development (CDD-Ghana), Accra (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Democracy and governance
Abstract: Where communication and media are central to Democracy and Governance Author(s): Communication Initiative Source(s): , Published: 2008 Communication initiative], [Victoria (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.comminit.com/democracy-governance
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Introduction: Decentralising service delivery? : evidence and policy implications
Abstract: Lessons for research and policy are drawn from a number of articles. The consequences of democratic decentralisation in Africa for service delivery outcomes are largely negative. On the positive side, the extent and quality of participation are gradually increasing. Author(s): Robinson, Mark Source(s): IDS bulletin; 38(2007)1, p. 1-6 IDS bulletin 38(2007)1 Published: 2007 Royal…
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The parents, the patients and the privileged : accountability and elite capture in schools and clinics in Uganda and Tanzania
Abstract: Decentralized public services like primary schools and clinics are increasingly co-managed by committees of parents and villagers. Concerns that the election of management committee members is not democratic are mostly applicable to clinic committees. Author(s): Prinsen, Gerard Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-09 44 p., ill., graphs, tabs SNV publications H0702-09 Published: 2007 SNV Netherlands…
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Ambiguous institutions : traditional governance and local democracy in rural India
Abstract: This paper describes how Customary Village Councils, an informal, ‘traditional’ institution, are taking on a role in decentralisation and participatory local governance. It analyses the varying degrees of activities and different roles that the Councils take in villages in Karnataka. Author(s): Pur, Kripa Ananth; Moore, Mick Source(s): , IDS working paper; 282 32 p.,…