Tag: democracy
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Towards participatory local governance : six propositions for discussion
Abstract: The author raises critical question by posing six propositions, e.g. on the need to construct new relationships between ordinary people and government institutions and on the need to re-conceptualize the meanings of participation and citizenship in relationship to local governance. Author(s): Gaventa, John Source(s): , Currents / Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; 28 p. 29-35, ill Currents…
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Decentralization, trends and constraints
Abstract: The interrelationships between the concepts of decentralization, good governance, local government, democratization, local governance, civil society, and participation are described. Recent trends and developments in decentralization are explained in relation to poverty reduction. Author(s): Walle, John Van Der Source(s): , [9] p. Published: 2002 Royal tropical institute (KIT)], [Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.kit.nl/kit/Walle,-John-van-der-(2002)-Decentralization,-trends-and-constraints
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African decentralization : local actors, powers and accountability
Abstract: In Africa, decentralization is not implemented in ways necessary to realize the benefits that theory predicts, because it fails to entrust downwardly accountable representative actors with significant domains of autonomous discretionary power. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse Craig Source(s): , Democracy, governance and human rights programme paper; 8 ix, 89 p., 30 cm Democracy, governance and…
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Constraints and perspectives on democracy in Mozambique : report on NiZA conference, The Hague, February 1, 2002
Abstract: In 2002, a conference about the constraints and perspectives of democracy in Mozambique was held in The Hague to discuss how to strengthen democracy and how to prevent the escalation of political tensions. Author(s): Doeleman, Elma Source(s): , [22] p., 29 cm Published: 2002 Netherlands institute for Southern Africa (NiZA), Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Local democracy, democratic decentralisation and rural development : theories, challenges and options for policy
Abstract: The effectiveness of decentralization for rural poverty reduction depends on: (1) an appropriate balance between autonomy and accountability; (2) constructive support from external actors; and (3) a commitment to democratic deepening. Author(s): Johnson, Craig Source(s): Development policy review; 19(2001)4, p. 521-532 Development policy review 19(2001)4 Published: 2001 Lit, (English ISBN/ISSN: /0950-6764 Link: http://www.uoguelph.ca/~cjohns06/publications/decentralisation.pdf
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African decentralisation policies and practices from 1980s and beyond
Abstract: The dilemmas of recent decentralization policies and programmes in Africa are highlighted and the main features of African decentralization practices from colonial times to the 1980s and beyond are identified. Author(s): Olowu, Bamidele Source(s): , Working papers / Institute of social studies; 334 46 p., 30 cm Working papers / Institute of social studies…
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Decentralization policies and practices under structural adjustment and democratization in Africa
Abstract: The relationship between structural adjustment and democratization, and the institutionalization of local government in African countries is analysed. Suggestions are offered for improving the design and implementation of decentralization policies. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): , Democracy, governance and human rights programme paper; 4 31 p., 30 cm Democracy, governance and human rights programme paper…
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Strategic priorities and operational challenges for European support for democratic decentralisation in the context of the new ACP-EU partnership agreement
Abstract: European donors will remain important supporters for democratic decentralization and municipal development in Africa, but many strategic and operational challenges exist on both sides. The paper outlines ways to address those, and to anchor poverty and local development concerns in European support. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane Source(s): , ECDPM discussion paper; no. 24 53 p.,…
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Good governance and decentralization in Nepal
Abstract: Author(s): Dahal, Dev Raj; Uprety, Hari; Subba, Phanindra Source(s): , 98 p. Published: 2001 Center for governance and development studies [etc.], Kathmandu (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.fesnepal.org/publications/Good%20Governance%20and%20Decentralization%20in%20Nepal.PDF
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Deepening democracy : innovations in empowered participatory governance
Abstract: Five experiments in participatory deliberative governance from Brazil, India, and the USA are examined. It is shown that these designs are more responsiveness, effective, fair, participatory, deliberative, and accountable than more conventional models. Author(s): Fung, Archon; Wright, Erik Olin Source(s): , Politics & society; Vol. 29, No. 1 p. 5-41 Politics & society Vol.…