Tag: economic development
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From poverty to power? : women’s participation in intermediary organisations in site C, Khayelitsha
Abstract: This article examines how South-African women organize themselves in community structures to claim socio-economic rights through participation. Intermediary institutions mediate the participatory spaces for engagement created by local government. Author(s): Thompson, Lisa; Conradie, Ina Source(s): , Africanus; vol. 41, no. 1 p. 43-56, ill., tab Africanus vol. 41, no. 1 Published: 2011 Unisa, [Pretoria]…
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Local economic development strategic planning and practice casebook : with cases from the Humber region, United Kingdom; Zenica municipality, Bosnia & Herzegovina; Vushtrri municipality, Kosovo; Smolyan municipality, Bulgaria; City of Rezekne, Latvia; City of Poprad, Slovak republic
Abstract: This casebook highlights practical knowledge and approaches that can be used by municipal governments and communities to understand, design and implement integrated LED strategies. The key is to develop short, well written strategies that are inclusive and encourage stakeholder. Author(s): Swinburn, Gwen; Murphy, Fergus Source(s): , iii, 215 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published:…
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The International development department (IDD)
Abstract: In addition to the department’s longstanding interests in governance and development, research areas that have become increasingly important in recent years are: conflict, security and governance; political development; and, religions and development. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 University of Birmingham. School of government and society. International development department (IDD), Birmingham (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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The imperative of participation in South African local government
Abstract: Local government has become the implementing agency for development in South Africa. Citizens are encouraged to participate actively as voters, as citizens, as consumers and end-users of municipal services, and as organized partners involved in the mobilization of resources for development. Author(s): Govender, Jayanathan; Reddy, P.S. Source(s): , Africanus; vol. 41, no. 2 p.…
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Addressing scarce and critical skills in Limpopo local government : the LGSETA option
Abstract: This article on the role of Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) in job creation and the reduction of scarce skills in Limpopo, South Africa, concludes that partnerships are to be developed with higher institutions of learning and training institutions. Author(s): Mafunisa, M.J.; Tsanwani, A.P. Source(s): , [Sabinet]; Vol. 46, No. 1.1…
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Visions center for strategic and development studies
Abstract: The Vision Center’s work on decentralization and local development, where it has conducted workshops and trainings to government ministries/entities local government/communities and civic organisations, has led to dialogues between the public-private-community sectors of Jordan. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Visions center for strategic and development studies, Amman (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.jordanvisions.org/en/home.php
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Panchayats and economic development
Abstract: The international literature on the relationship between decentralization and development is reviewed and the preconditions and reforms needed to strengthen and deepen the panchayat system to make them catalysts of development in India are identified. Author(s): Govinda Rao, M.; Raghunadan, T.R. Source(s): , Working paper / National institute of public finance and policy; 2011-86…
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Decentralization and local development in Jordan
Abstract: A workshop on decentralization and local development in Jordan was held in Amman on February 1, 2011, to discuss the improvement of civic participation and local development Author(s): Beck, Martin; Sunik, Anna Source(s): , 5 p. Published: 2011 Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Sankt Augustin [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.kas.de/wf/doc/kas_22109-1522-2-30.pdf?110303121142
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The effectiveness of local business service centres in disseminating information to woman entrepreneurs in Gauteng, South Africa
Abstract: This article examines the effectiveness of local business service centres (LBSCs) as information dissemination operations. It was found that black women entrepreneurs were not aware of the services and a special outreach effort in the townships is called for. Author(s): Chiloane-Tsoka, Evelyn G. Source(s): , Gender & behaviour; vol. 9, no. 1 p. 3566-3579…