Tag: development projects
-
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…
-
Community-driven development in post-conflict and conflict-affected areas : experiences from east Asia : background paper for the 2011 World development report
Abstract: This paper provides a framework for assessing the impacts of (Community-Driven Development) CDD projects in post-conflict and conflict-affected areas. A major set of challenges relates to the impact of violent conflict on the capacity and legitimacy of institutions at multiple levels. Author(s): Barron, Patrick Source(s): , Discussion papers / World bank vi, 31 p.,…
-
Managing project team in local government
Abstract: The need for good project management and team management to achieve local government goals is discussed with special reference to Nigeria. Project teams can avoid bureaucratization, muster the necessary expertise, apply cost-benefit analysis, and use management by objectives. Author(s): Amujiri, B.A. Source(s): , [Journal of religion and human relations; Vol. 1, No. 3] p.…
-
Mesopartner : local economic delivery
Abstract: Mesopartner is a knowledge firm that specializes in territorial development, competitiveness and innovation. It is a service provider both to development organizations and to consultants and consulting firms. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Mesopartner, [Duisburg etc.] (English; Spanish ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mesopartner.com/
-
Documents & reports
Abstract: A bibliographic database of policy papers, project documents, reviews, evaluations, and brochures on local development in UNCDF supported countries. Author(s): UNCDF Source(s): , Published: 2010 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.uncdf.org/en/media-center
-
Millennium development goals (MDGs) and accessibility levels to potable water supply in rural areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Abstract: Progress towards full access to potable water supply in rural areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, is insufficient to meet the Millennium Goals by 2015. One of the recommendations is for the Niger Delta Development Commission to decentralize for better monitoring and coordination of current projects. Author(s): Atser, Jacob; Akpan, P.A. Source(s): , Journal…
-
Introduction to the Mwananchi programme : strengthening citizen engagement
Abstract: The Programme Director explains how the project will bring together media, civil society organisations (CSOs) and elected representatives to create ‘coalitions of change’ and strengthen citizen engagement in seven African countries. Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher Source(s): , 2.55 min., ill. Published: 2010 Overseas development institute (ODI)]. Mwananchi programme, [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvEHuof1ClA
-
Mwananchi : strengthening citizen engagement
Abstract: The Mwananchi Programme promotes local governance issues to strengthen citizens’ voices and improve governance and accountability in Africa. The programme works in Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Southern Sudan, Uganda and Zambia. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Overseas development institute (ODI)]. Mwananchi programme, [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mwananchi-africa.org/
-
Papua New Guinea sub-national strategy : mid term review : final report
Abstract: The Sub-National Strategy (SNS) is a program of the Australian Government that supports the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) to improve service delivery by strengthening institutions of local governance. Author(s): Land, Tony; Dobunaba, Felecia; Fargher, John Source(s): , xi, 49, 43 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 Australian agency for international development (AusAID)],…