Tag: development policy

• South Sudan : food security and land governance factsheet

  Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Mozambique, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , 6 p., ill., map, tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable…

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• Decentralisation in Commonwealth Africa : experiences from Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania

  Abstract: Case studies of decentralization policies in sub-Saharan Africa are used to inform lessons learned and policy recommendations to guide decision-makers worldwide. It is clear from the analysis that there is no ‘one size fits all’ design of decentralization policy. Author(s): Kathyola, Janet; Job, Oluwatoyin Source(s): , xx, 291 p., ill., tabs, 24 cm Published:…

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  administrative reform, africa south of sahara, botswana, cameroon, decentralization in government, development policy, english speaking africa, ghana, Local Government, mozambique, Public administration, tanzania

• Rwanda : food security and land governance factsheet

  Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Rwanda, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , 8 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…

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• Open forum for CSO development effectiveness

  Abstract: Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Open forum for CSO development effectiveness, Brussels (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cso-effectiveness.org/?lang=en

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  civil society, co-operation between organizations, development assistance, development policy, Local Government, nongovernmental organizations, popular participation

• Palestinian territories : food security and land governance factsheet

  Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in the Palestinian territories, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , 4 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for…

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• Can islands of effectiveness thrive in difficult governance settings? : the political economy of local-level collaborative governance

  Abstract: Theory and evidence suggest that in countries with poor governance progress could be driven by local collaborative governance, i.e. narrowly-focused initiatives that combine high-quality institutional arrangements at the micro-level, plus supportive, narrowly-targeted policy reforms. Author(s): Levy, Brian Source(s): , Policy research working paper; WPS 5842 23 p., ill., tabs Policy research working paper WPS…

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  agricultural development, community organization, development policy, economic development, Governance, institution building, natural resources

• Street trading in Cape Town CBD : a study of the relationship between local government and street traders

  Abstract: A survey among 71 street traders in Cape Town indicates that there is a positive relationship between traders and the City of Cape Town, but that local government does not live up to expectation when it comes to the facilitation of informal business development. Policy recommendations are provided. Author(s): Heerden, Schalk Willem Van Source(s):…

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  development policy, enterprise development, informal sector, Local Government, municipal government, South Africa

• Forest management decentralization in Kenya : effects on household farm forestry decisions in Kakamega

  Abstract: The effects of forest decentralization through the Kenya Forest Act of 2005, on farm forestry investment was studied among Kakamega forest communities. It was found that participatory forest management reduces investments by the poor, so complementary measures will be necessary. Author(s): Nyangena, Wilfred; Ogada, Maurice Juma; Sikei, Geophrey Source(s): , [32] p., ill., tabs…

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  decentralization in government, development policy, forest management, forest resources, Kenya, legislation, poverty alleviation

• Reinventing rural development in Vietnam : discursive constructions of grassroots democracy during the renovation reform

  Abstract: This paper examines the impacts and interpretations of the Grassroots Democracy Decree (GDD) among rural development professionals. Three discourses prevail: liberalist democratization, improved efficiency in state renovation, and enhanced accountability in governing local policy ambiguities. Author(s): Larsen, Rasmus Klocker Source(s): , Asia Pacific viewpoint; vol. 52, no. 3 p. 316-332 Asia Pacific viewpoint vol.…

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  accountability, administrative reform, democracy, development policy, Governance, rural development, vietnam

• Indonesia : food security and land governance factsheet

  Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Indonesia, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , [10] p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…

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