Tag: development planning
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Local and community driven development : moving to scale in theory and practice
Abstract: This publication provides development practitioners with the historical background and the tools required to successfully scale up local and community driven development (LCDD) to the regional and national levels. Author(s): Binswanger-Mkhize, Hans P.; Regt, Jacomina P. De; Spector, Stephen Source(s): , New frontiers of social policy xxii, 248 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs New…
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Poverty eradication, Millennium development goals and sustainable development in Nigeria
Abstract: This paper analyses the effect of eradicating poverty in Nigeria via the instrumentality of the MDGs and concludes that government at various levels must come up with genuine poverty reduction programmes if the challenges of poverty must be tackled. Author(s): Anger, Barnes Source(s): , Journal of sustainable development; Vol. 3, No. 4 p. 138-144,…
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Is decentralisation in Ghana pro-poor?
Abstract: A brief comparison of the expenditure and revenue patterns of the poorest and richest local governments in Ghana suggests that local governments are not inherently pro-poor and that locally generated funds might be used in ways that do not reflect the needs of the locality as a whole. Author(s): Obeng-Odoom, Franklin Source(s): , Commonwealth…
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Recognising indigenous rights in land use planning governance
Abstract: Established planning texts appoint Indigenous peoples to pre-defined positions and create authority structures that are often grounded in Western legal and political conventions traditions and may not correspond to the governance aspirations or structures of individual Indigenous groups. Author(s): Barry, Janice; Porter, Libby Source(s): , 19 p. draft Published: 2010 University of Warwick, [Coventry…
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Participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation : [dossier]
Abstract: This KIT dossier deals with participatory approaches to local development planning, monitoring and evaluation in the context of decentralization and local governance. Issues include community and local government development planning, local revenue mobilization, and plan implementation. Author(s): KIT Source(s): , Published: 2010 Royal tropical institute (KIT), Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.kit.nl/-/FAB/30/335.html
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International forestry resources and institutions
Abstract: The IFRI research initiative examines how governance arrangements affect forests and the people who depend on them. The IFRI network is comprised of 12 Collaborating Research Centers (CRCs) located around the globe. Our goal is to help design and implement improved evidence-based forest policies. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 International forestry resources and institutions…
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Local democracy, peace & human security (LDPHS)
Abstract: The LDPHS offers applied research, policy analysis and consulting services with the aim to help design and implement local governments that promote peace, development and human security in South Africa and the African region. Author(s): University Of The Western Cape Source(s): , Published: 2010 University of the Western Cape. Community law centre, Bellville (English…