Tag: democracy
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United nations e-government survey 2010 : leveraging e-government at a time of financial and economic crisis
Abstract: This edition makes the case that e-government should play an ever greater role in development. However, e-participation has so far not been nearly as successful as participatory budgeting. The global South is still lagging in implementation and infrastructure. Author(s): Qian, Haiyan Source(s): , Economic & social affairs xi, 125 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs…
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Direct deliberative local governance using online media : consensual problem solving or a recalcitrant pluralism?
Abstract: This paper analyses the conversation on a discussion list that was developed to support local, direct governance in a community in South Africa. It was found that online interaction can facilitate pluralist deliberation for managing complex local governance problems. Author(s): Van Der Merwe, Rean; Meehan, Anthony Source(s): , 13 p. Published: 2010 The Open…
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Democracy and poverty reduction in Nigeria : a case study of Rivers State : 1999-2007
Abstract: The findings from 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State, Nigeria, show that the democratic experience has impacted little to the poverty situation of the people of Rivers State. Author(s): Nna, Nekabari Johnson; Igwe, Prince Ikechukwu Source(s): , Journal of language, technology & entrepreneurship in Africa; Vol. 2, No. 2 p. 131-162, ill.,…
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A guide to UNDP democratic governance practice
Abstract: This document guides readers to the policies and strategies of UNDP in its work on democratic governance, including decentralization and local governance, Examples give a taste of work on the ground and resources indicate where you can find more information. Author(s): Achar, Asmara Lua; Førde, Bjørn Source(s): , 134 p., ill. Published: 2010 United…
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Fostering social accountability : from principle to practice : guidance note
Abstract: This note provides an overview of the principles of social accountability and provides guidance on how to incorporate the practice of social accountability into programming, illustrated by examples of how it is currently being operationalized in many contexts in different regions. Author(s): Lister, Sarah; Sadasivam, Bharati Source(s): , 46 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010…
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De-scaling without democratic substance : water provisioning in peripheral Kano, Nigeria
Abstract: The case of informal water supply near Kano, Nigeria, is used to highlight an expanding form of service provision in African cities and the democratic problems associated with it. Users are increasingly dependent on neo-traditional politics, rather than democratically controlled institutions. Author(s): Andrae, Gunilla Source(s): , Bulletin de l’APAD; 31-32 16 p., ill., tab…
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Making decentralization work : democracy, development, and security
Abstract: This introductory chapter to a collection of essays provides an excellent overview of how decentralization may both enhance and undermine democracy, development, and security. Decentralization appeals flexibly to actors who are motivated by very different goals. Author(s): Connerley, Ed; Eaton, Kent; Smoke, Paul J. Source(s): , viii, 263 p., ill., tabs, 24 cm Published:…
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Testing democracy : which way is South Africa going?
Abstract: South Africa’s democ¬racy is assessed through Idasa’s Democracy Index, comprising 100 questions that interrogate how closely democracy meets the broadly defined ideal of popular self-government. The main topics are: participation, elections, accountability, political freedom, and human dignity. Author(s): Misra-Dexter, Neeta; February, Judith Source(s): , xxviii, 282 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 Idasa, Cape…
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Democratic decentralisation and local democracy in South Africa re-examined : quo vadis?
Abstract: A study of local governance in South Africa reveals that decentralization needs to be formalized and entrenched in local governance, and, what is more important, solutions must be found to the problems of unfunded mandates, lack of technical competence, and inadequate skills. Author(s): Reddy, Purshottama S. Source(s): , Politeia; Vol. 29, No. 3 p.…