Tag: economic development
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Africa platform for development effectiveness : inspiring change
Abstract: The Africa Platform on Development Effectiveness brings consultation, coordination and a common voice to Africa’s development perspectives, strategies and policies focusing on capacity development, aid effectiveness (and local governance), and south-south cooperation. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Africa platform for development effectiveness, [Addis Ababa] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.africa-platform.org/category/news_tags/local_government
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The local government handbook South Africa 2012 : a complete guide to municipalities in South Africa
Abstract: From a pan-African perspective, this handbook provides valuable insights into the South African local government landscape and the key activities local governments are involved in, local economic development in particular. Author(s): Collins, Samantha Source(s): , The local government handbook South Africa; 2012 145 p., ill., maps The local government handbook South Africa 2012 2nd…
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Local economic development (LED)
Abstract: Although mostly aimed at cities, this Local Economic Development (LED) website offers practical guidance, by way of a toolkit, reference guide and primer that may be of some use in a rural, developing-country context. It also shows what the World Bank is doing on Local Economic Development. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011…
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Financing decentralization, service delivery and local development : report of proceedings
Abstract: Among other things, this AMCOD Conference decided on the installation of a new executive bureau and adopted decisions on the Charter on Values, Principles and Standards of Decentralization, Local Governance and Local Development and AMCOD’s Long-Term Strategic Plan for the period 2011-2026. Author(s): Namashulua, Carmelita Rita Source(s): , 117 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011…
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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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The importance of the informal economy for local economic development (LED) in Africa
Abstract: This short paper argues that LED strategies can only succeed by taking the informal sector into account. Simultaneously, the LED process provides a major opportunity for improving the performance of the informal sector in Africa in terms of income generation and employment for the poor. Author(s): Hobson, Emma Wadie Source(s): , Knowledge brief; 2…
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The role of local government in local economic development promotion at the district level in Ghana : a study of the Ejisu-Juaben municipal assembly
Abstract: Local governments in Ghana are not able to effectively promote local economic development (LED) as a result of inadequate capacity in terms of funds, logistics and human resources. The central government should strengthen local governments in the process of LED. Author(s): Oduro-Ofori, Eric Source(s): , xix, 274 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011…
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Food security in South Africa : perceptions of the role of local government
Abstract: This paper examines the role that local government might play in promoting food security for people living with HIV in a democratic governance context. It examines local government’s role in food security through interviews with local councilors in the Tshwane area. Author(s): Steyn, Justin G. Source(s): , 9 p. Published: 2011 IDASA’s governance and…
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The Hague academy for local governance : programme 2012
Abstract: The Hague Academy for Local Governance offers open enrolment courses, tailor-made training programmes, study visits and masterclasses on participation, accountability, fiscal issues, local economic development, peacebuilding, (female) leadership, climate change, and water management. Author(s): Klokke, Rebke Source(s): , 35 p., ill. Published: 2011 Hague academy for local governance, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Energising local economies : an overview : conference report
Abstract: The need for establishing national local economic development (LED) frameworks was emphasized. LED not only can help reduce poverty and deliver the MDGs, but also creates a climate for partnership and inward investment that is vital to all communities to improve local livelihoods. Author(s): Rhodes, Sue Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG);…