Tag: development planning
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Community development and engagement with local governance in South Africa
Abstract: This article examines actual practice in the area of policy and legislative framework for public participation in municipal processes in South Africa. Community experiences of attempts to engage with municipalities in development planning and policy processes are highlighted. Author(s): Buccus, Imraan Source(s): , Community and development journal; bsn011 16 p Community and development journal…
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Phuhlisani : clear thinking for change
Abstract: Phuhlisani and Associates provides services in support of land reform and rural development, including strategy development at national, provincial and district scales, supporting rights determination, strengthening land holding institutions and developing functional land rights management. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 Phuhlisani solutions, Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.phuhlisani.com/
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Local government strengthening capacity : a review of measures taken in the last fifteen years
Abstract: The historical context, within which local government has evolved in South Africa, is narrated and the measures and programmes introduced to empower the developmental capacity of municipalities is analysed. The weaknesses of capacity building programmes and local planning processes are identified. Author(s): Ndletyana, Mcebisi; Muzondidya, James; Naidoo, Vinothan Source(s): , 41 p., ill., graphs,…
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Local government, gender and integrated development planning
Abstract: The outcomes of a research project carried out in KwaZulu-Natal over the period 2004-2006 are discussed. The research examined the effects of decentralization on women’s rights and entitlements. Author(s): Todes, Alison; Sithole, Pearl; Williamson, Amanda Source(s): , vi, 41 p., ill., maps, tabs, 28 cm Published: 2007 HSRC press, Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-7969-2197-0/…
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Decentralisation policy review : final report
Abstract: The review analyses the opportunities and constraints in order to achieve effective decentralization in Ghana. It describes the current situation and makes recommendations for a refined government policy and strategy. Author(s): Source(s): , [231] p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 DEGE consult [etc.], Dar es Salaam [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.dege.biz/DecentralisationPolicyReview.pdf
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Planning and budgeting : linking policy, planning, and budgeting : a background paper
Abstract: Many governments face significant challenges trying to improve planning, budgeting, and the links between the two process areas. The paper addresses the key challenges and suggests discussion points. Author(s): Source(s): , 10 p., ill. Published: 2007 Affiliated network for social accountability (ANSA-Africa)], [Pretoria etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ansa-africa.net/uploads/documents/publications/Planning_Budgeting_Feb2007.pdf
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Empowerment evaluation in regional planning and public health
Abstract: The extent to which the ten principles of empowerment evaluation (including community ownership, democratic participation, social justice, capacity building, organizational learning, and accountability) can stimulate the learning process within a planning approach to public health work is discussed. Author(s): Amdam, Roar Source(s): , Notat; 11 21 p Notat 11 Published: 2007 Høgskulen i Volda…
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Case evidence on ‘capacities for integrated local development planning’ : a UNDP capacity development resource
Abstract: This action brief highlights approaches to local development and capacity challenges to support integrated local development planning process. It specifically provides case material for facilitating participatory planning through dialogue and priority-setting, and integrated planning and budgeting. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Capacity development action briefs; 2007/3 15 p., ill., tabs Capacity development action briefs 2007/3…
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Action learning case-study : community based planning (CBP)
Abstract: Community-based planning (CBP) is a form of participatory planning which has been designed to promote community action. This case study focuses on the methodology as developed by the original project drawing on the experiences of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Uganda. Author(s): Searle-Mbullu, Rachel; Reynolds, Kian Source(s): , 16 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 African…