Tag: economic development
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Local economic development : a primer : developing and implementing local economic development strategies and action plans
Abstract: Developed as a World Bank resource to assist communities to develop local economic development strategies, this Local Economic Development Primer has been prepared for towns, cities and communities that are new to LED and that wish to help their local economies grow. Author(s): Swinburn, Gwen; Goga, Soraya; Murphy, Fergus Source(s): , vii, 83 p.,…
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FEICOM : Fonds spécial d’equipement et d’intervention intercommunale
Abstract: The «Fonds Spécial d’Equipement et d’Intervention Intercommunale (FEICOM)» was established in 1974. Its mission is to provide financial and other support for local development activities undertaken by decentralized authorities in Cameroon. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2006 Fonds spécial d’equipement et d’intervention intercommunale (FEICOM), Yaoundé (French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.feicom.net/www/internet/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=40&Itemid=54
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Land rights and land conflicts in Africa : a review of issues and experiences
Abstract: This paper identifies and discusses important issues in the ongoing debate about African land rights and land conflicts. It also presents and discusses various policy approaches being adopted on the continent to solve land tenure problems and related conflicts. Author(s): Lund, Christian; Odgaard, Rie; Sjaastad, Espen Source(s): , iv, 42 p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Governance of local economic development in sub-Saharan Africa : who are the dancers and do they act ‘in concert’?
Abstract: This paper is a critical reflection on recent theories of local economic development with special reference to the problematic situation in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Growth coalitions between local governments and private sector actors or community associations may not yet exist in Africa. Author(s): Helmsing, Albertus Hendrikus Johannes Source(s): , Working paper series / Institute…
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Local government and public service reform initiative – LGI
Abstract: LGI is working to promote democratic and effective local government and public administration, and to advance policy analysis as a tool for decision making in public affairs. Author(s): Hungary Source(s): , Published: 2005 Local government and public service reform initiative (LGI), Budapest (English; Hungarian ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://lgi.osi.hu/
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Democratisation and local government transformation in South Africa : a case study of Maluti district, 1995-2005
Abstract: This thesis examines the importance of Developmental Local Government (DLG) in South Africa and its ability to fulfill the demands and needs of local communities. It further examines the challenges that face DLG, namely administrative difficulties and unethical practices. Author(s): Appiah, George Wiredu Kwadwo Source(s): , xii, 319 p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2005…
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@local.glob : global thinking for local development = pensamento global para o desenvolvimento local = pendamiento global para el desarrollo local / Delnet programme, International training centre, International labour organization (ILO)
Abstract: Global Thinking for Local Development (@local.glob) is an e-journal about decentralization and local development in a globalized world. It is produced by the Delnet Programme of the International Training Centre of the ILO. Author(s): ITC Source(s): , Published: 2005 ILO. ITC, Turin (English; Spanish; Portuguese ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.delnetitcilo.net/en/publications-all/delnet-journal
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Nature, wealth, and power : emerging best practice for revitalizing rural Africa
Abstract: This paper discusses natural resource management as a key economic and governance issue for rural Africa. Building on lessons learned from more than 20 years of natural resource–based development in rural Africa, it presents principles and action steps that can serve as a guide to investment there. Author(s): Anderson, Jon; Shaikh, Asif Source(s): ,…