Tag: development projects
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The evolution of Chukua Hatua
Abstract: Chukua Hatua, which means Take action in Kiswahili, is a programme aiming to support active citizenship in communities in northern Tanzania. It is an effective Oxfam programme that encourages citizens to ask, know and demand their rights in education, health, and other public services. Author(s): Mapunda, Kisuma Source(s): , 14:51 min. Published: 2012 Oxfam,…
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Emerging lessons from MCC/MCA-sponsored initiatives to formalize customary land rights and local land management practices in Benin, Burkina Faso and Senegal : paper
Abstract: MCA projects in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Senegal have achieved considerable success in achieving targets for formalizing customary land rights in the form of mapping, land charters, and identifying land allocation preferences. The experiences resulted in a checklist of common challenges. Author(s): Elbow, Kent Source(s): , 27 p. Published: 2012 World bank], [Washington, DC…
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Can participation be induced? : some evidence from developing countries
Abstract: The effectiveness of the World Bank´s multi-billion dollar investment in participatory development projects is examined. While these projects improved access to basic services, they were less effective in improving income or in building sustainable participatory institutions at the local level. Author(s): Mansuri, Ghazala; Rao, Vijayendra Source(s): , Policy research working paper; WPS 6139 25…
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Using and strengthening partner systems at the subnational level
Abstract: The Busan Declaration assigns local governments an important role as a link between citizens and the state. It stipulates that donors who do not use partner systems, due to their poor quality, must identify and help implement the quality deficits as well as measures to strengthening them. Author(s): GIZ Source(s): , [2] p., ill.…
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Decentralisation : learning lessons from the developing world
Abstract: The obstacles to decentralization and conditions for success are discussed in a video and a presentation of Mr. Vaillancourt (Univ. of Montreal). He concludes that the EU would do wise to use a checklist to assess the likelihood of successful decentralization when deciding on funding priorities. Author(s): Vaillancourt, Francois Source(s): , 5:22 min. Published:…
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AIDS and local governance
Abstract: The Governance and AIDS programme (GAP) of IDASA was launched in 2008. One of the strategic objectives was to identify indicators of fragility of local government and to study the contribution of capacity development for cooperative governance on AIDS in southern Africa. Author(s): IDASA Source(s): , Published: 2011 Idasa, Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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SODNET : Social development network
Abstract: SODNET’s main aim is to promote and facilitate effective strategic alliances among members and interested groups within Kenya. It uses citizen’s engagement in enforcing accountability for the improvement of service delivery. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Social development network (SODNET), Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.sodnet.org/
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Strengthening social capital : the GoBifo approach in rural Sierra Leone
Abstract: Gobifo is a community-driven development (CDD) project, which supports decentralization and increases village-level social capital by disbursing block grants directly into community development accounts to support health, education, agriculture, infrastructure and income-generation projects. Author(s): Sesay, Sullay; Baltissen, Gerard; Manyeh, Morie Source(s): , 70 p., ill., maps, 23 cm Published: 2011 KIT, Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Blurring the boundaries : citizen action across states and societies : a summary of findings from a decade of collaborative research on citizen engagement
Abstract: This report argues that the ‘good governance’ agenda is due for a citizen-led upheaval: citizens can in fact galvanize and lead fundamental governance reform themselves. It also suggests how best to formulate context-specific strategies for pursuing a citizen-led development agenda. Author(s): Benequista, Nicholas; Gaventa, John Source(s): , [52] p., ill. Published: 2011 Development research…