Tag: democracy
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Time for local democracy : The Aberdeen agenda: Commonwealth principles on good practice for local democracy and good governance
Abstract: The Aberdeen Agenda provides a set of standards to promote healthy local democracy and good governance throughout the Commonwealth. It was formally approved by the member organizations of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum on 18 March 2005 as a result of discussions at the Aberdeen conference. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , 9 p. Published: 2005…
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Decentralization : poverty reduction, empowerment and participation (unedited version)
Abstract: Author(s): Collado, Cristino M. Source(s): , Economic & social affairs 184 p., ill., graphs, tabs Economic & social affairs Published: 2005 United nations (UN). Department of economic and social affairs (DESA), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un/unpan021964.pdf
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Rivalry or synergy? : formal and informal local governance in rural India
Abstract: This paper discusses the role of informal local governance institutions in village governance and service delivery in India. It assesses the ways in which they interact with Grama Panchayats, and examines the implications of their existence and role for local democracy. Author(s): AnanthPur, Kripa Source(s): , IDS working paper; 226 vi, 28 p., ill.,…
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Waiting for democracy : the politics of choice in natural resource decentralization
Abstract: This report examines ways in which reforms of decentralization involving natural resources could be designed and implemented in law and in practice to improve their social and environmental outcomes. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse Craig Source(s): , WRI report ix, 140 p., ill., 26 cm WRI report Published: 2004 World resources institute, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Local governance barometer
Abstract: IDASA is an independent public interest organization committed to promoting sustainable democracy. It assists with building institutions of governance in eighteen countries in Africa. This is achieved extensively at local and national levels. Author(s): IDASA Source(s): , Published: 2004 Institute for democracy in South Africa (IDASA), [Pretoria etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.idasa.org.za/mailer/NewsletterSource.asp?NID=246&LanguageCode=en
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The local appropriation of democracy : an analysis of the municipal elections in Parakou, Republic of Benin, 2002/03
Abstract: Author(s): Bierschenk, Thomas Source(s): , Arbeitspapiere = Working papers; 39 46 p., ill., tabs Arbeitspapiere = Working papers 39 Published: 2004 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Institut für Ethnologie und Afrikastudien, Mainz (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ifeas.uni-mainz.de/workingpapers/LocalParakou.pdf
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Local governance
Abstract: This paper discusses the impact of democratic decentralization on poverty reduction. It argues that the unwillingness of many governments to devolve adequate powers and resources to local bodies has limited their potential to deliver development outcomes. Author(s): Manor, James Source(s): , [13] p Published: 2004 University of Birmingham. Governance and social development resource centre…
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Democratization and the distribution of local public goods in a poor rural economy
Abstract: A study from India finds that local democratization appears to serve the interests of the poor. The study model is applied to a data set from rural India that includes detailed information on economic conditions, public good stocks, local political structure, and revenue-raising authority. Author(s): Foster, Andrew D.; Rosenzweig, Mark R. Source(s): , 50…
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Angola 2002/2003 : key development issues and democratic decentralisation
Abstract: The prospects for Norwegian development organizations to support Angolan local government and its role in popular participation and service delivery are examined. First and foremost, there is a need for local elections. Author(s): Tvedten, Inge; Orre, Aslak; Bakke, Rasmus Source(s): , Report / Development studies and human rights, Chr. Michelsen institute; 2003/10 78 p.,…