Tag: democracy
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The Oslo principles on democratic governance assessments
Abstract: The Oslo Principles is a statement designed to strengthen democratic governance at the local and national levels. The were formulated at the Oslo Governance Forum of October 2011. They promote democratic governance assessments, accountability, transparency, civil society, and a rights-based approach Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , [4] p. Published: 2011 [United nations development programme (UNDP).…
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Perspectives on decentralization
Abstract: This articles deals with issues connected to accountability and transparency, with the complicated record of decentralization as a force for poverty reduction, and what happens within elected bodies at or near the local level in less developed countries. Author(s): Manor, James Source(s): , Working paper / Swedish International centre for local democracy; 3 iii,…
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The imperative of participation in South African local government
Abstract: Local government has become the implementing agency for development in South Africa. Citizens are encouraged to participate actively as voters, as citizens, as consumers and end-users of municipal services, and as organized partners involved in the mobilization of resources for development. Author(s): Govender, Jayanathan; Reddy, P.S. Source(s): , Africanus; vol. 41, no. 2 p.…
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State of the art of local governance : challenges for the next decade : proceedings of the workshop
Abstract: In 2010, a workshop was held in Visby, Sweden, to sum up the insights gained so far and to identify and discuss the key challenges for the coming decade. Among others, local democracy can be seen as a tool for development but also as undermining, paralleling and legitimizing the state. Author(s): Jörgensen, Bent; Dellnas,…
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Real democratization in Cambodia? : an empirical review of the potential of a decentralization reform
Abstract: This article investigates popular perceptions of the evolving decentralization reform and the views of representatives of the commune authorities with the aim of analysing key dimensions of this reform in terms of post-conflict reconstruction, local democratization and local development. Author(s): Öjendal, Joakim; Sedara, Kim Source(s): , Working paper / Swedish International centre for local…
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ICLD Swedish International centre for local democracy
Abstract: The ICLD promotes local democracy in low and middle-income countries. Here, local democracy means strengthening local institutions, issues regarding decentralisation, local autonomy, citizen influence, and collaboration between various participants. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Swedish International centre for local democracy (ICLD), Visby (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.icld.se/eng/index.pab?lang=En
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The governance gap : a response to Kony2012
Abstract: This documentary shwos how the conflict with the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) undermines people’s capacities and voice, and local democracy in the Acholi region of Uganda. It tells the story of Nighty, a woman who survived the conflict and displacement camps. See also http://thegovernancegap.eu/. Author(s): Oosterom, Marjoke; Kool, Esther; Otim, Patrick; Luzinda, Solomon; Maden,…
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Governance
Abstract: IDS research in the field of governance focuses on how the relationship between politics, institutions and collective action shapes governance outcomes through policies that promote economic development, poverty reduction and democracy. Author(s): IDS Source(s): , Published: 2011 [University of Sussex]. Institute of development studies (IDS), Brighton (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/browse-by-subject/all-subjects/governance
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Choice, recognition and the democracy effects of decentralization
Abstract: Often large development agencies choose to work with a wide range of other local interlocutors, including deconcentrated agents, private bodies, customary authorities, and NGOs. As a result, fledgling local governments are receiving few public powers and face competition for legitimacy. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , Working paper / Swedish International centre for local…
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Local governance research unit
Abstract: The Local Governance Research Unit, based at Leicester Business School, is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for theoretically informed, robust and rigorous policy relevant research into British and comparative local governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 De Montfort university (DMU). Leicester business school, Leicester (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/faculties/business_and_law/business/research/lgru/