Tag: democracy
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NAYMOTE : empower, engage, & educate
Abstract: NAYMOTE is a grassroots organization promoting democracy, peace-building, human rights, community organizing and civic engagement in Liberia. The mission is to strengthen and promote positive youth and community engagements in support of democratic governance and sustainable development. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2001 NAYMOTE, Paynesville City (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://naymote.com/
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CLGF bulletin / Commonwealth local government forum
Abstract: The CLGF Bulletin is published three times a year and mailed out to members of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , Published: 2001 CLGF, London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.clgf.org.uk/index.cfm/pageid/81/CLGF+Bulletin
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Decentralization and democratic local governance programming handbook
Abstract: This handbook serves as a practical guide to USAID officers who are faced with the task of developing program activities in the areas of decentralization and democratic local governance. It provides a conceptual framework and guidance for choosing successful programming strategies. Author(s): Bland, Gary Source(s): , Technical publication series 70 p., ill., tabs Technical…
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Market access & institutional choice : working papers / World resources institute (WRI)
Abstract: Author(s): WRI [World Resources Institute] Source(s): , Published: 2000 WRI, Washington, DC (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.wri.org/publication/market-access-working-papers#9394
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Towards good governance at the local level : the role of grassroots institutions
Abstract: This paper argues that good governance efforts should be aimed at the local, municipal level. Unfortunately, local government is often very weak in terms of capacity, finance, and elite capture. Author(s): Wit, Joop De Source(s): , Working paper series / Institute of social studies; 325 42 p., 30 cm Working paper series / Institute…
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Decentralization, democratization, and liberalization : the history of revenue sharing in Argentina, 1934-1999
Abstract: This paper evaluates two hypotheses about the causes of decentralization in Latin America: (1) as a response to the wave of democratization that began in the 1980s; and (2) to the broader liberalization of economic development strategies. Author(s): Eaton, Kent Source(s): , 23 p., ill., graphs, tabs draft Published: 2000 University of Pittsburgh. Latin…
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YI : Youth initiative
Abstract: YI is one of the leading youth organisations working in the field of youth empowerment, strengthening of student and youth politics, promotion of civic engagement, democratisation and human rights in Nepal. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 1999 Youth initiative (YI), Kathmandu (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://youthinitiative.org.np/contact
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The white paper on local government
Abstract: This White Paper on Local Government can almost be regarded as a mini-Constitution for local government. It is premised on the idea that the democratic state of South Africa has the obligation of meeting developmental objectives in a manner that enhances community participation and accountability. Author(s): South Africa Source(s): , [120] p., ill., tabs…