Tag: economic development
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Participatory development and non-governmental organisations in Sudan : expectations and realities
Abstract: The role of NGOs for participatory development in Sudan is discussed and their performance is examined. The need establishing effective networks and links between government institutions local community organizations, private sectors and international organizations is emphasized. Author(s): El-Gack, Nawal Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 37, no. 2 p. 195-208 Africa development vol. 37, no.…
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The challenge of coping with mobility within a decentralized context : response of local governments, NGOs and chiefs to internal and international migration in two districts of the Brong Ahafo region
Abstract: This thesis examines to what extent local governments, NGOs and traditional chiefs integrate migration within their policies, plans and concrete activities, using the case of Brong Ahafo region in Ghana? A more enabling environment for international migrants’ investments is needed. Author(s): Vletter, Joanne De Source(s): , 140 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2012…
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Managing informality : local government practices and approaches towards the informal economy : learning examples from five African countries
Abstract: This report presents six case studies from across different African countries – including Kenya, Mali, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania – featuring local governments’ utilization of innovative approaches to better manage the informal economy or sector thereof in their localities. Author(s): David, Susanne Source(s): , 97 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2012 South African…
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Stellenbosch university library and information service : SUNScholar research repository
Abstract: The repository of South Africa’s Stellenbosch University has almost 200 theses in the field of public leadership. Author(s): University Of Stellenbosch Source(s): , Published: 2012 Stellenbosch university, Stellenbosch (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/694/search
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The promotion of developmental local government to facilitate a developmental state
Abstract: The concept developmental state is clarified and the post-apartheid local government sphere and its own set of challenges is examined. Developmental local government is also explored. The challenges that hinder municipalities in their attempts to facilitate a developmental state are assessed. Author(s): Madumo, Onkgopotse S. Source(s): , Administratio publica; Vol. 20, Issue 3 p.…