Tag: Elections
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Les premiers pas des communes au Bénin : enseignements du processus de la décentralisation
Abstract: Decentralization became effective in Benin from 2003 onwards. This report describes the first 3 years of rolling out the reforms with a focus on the elections, the establishment of the communes, local development planning, and the transfer of responsibilities. Author(s): Langley, Philip; Baltissen, Gerard; Hilhorst, Thea Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal tropical institute; 371Décentralisation…
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Implementing decentralisation in Mali : the experiences of two rural municipalities in southern Mali
Abstract: This study documents and analyses the evolution of rural decentralization in Mali since 1999. It assesses how the municipalities’ origins and social capital have affected their internal dynamics and achievements and suggests how decentralization can be made to work for rural people. Author(s): Coulibaly, Amadi; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , Issue paper / IIED;…
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The local appropriation of democracy : an analysis of the municipal elections in Parakou, Republic of Benin, 2002/03
Abstract: Author(s): Bierschenk, Thomas Source(s): , Arbeitspapiere = Working papers; 39 46 p., ill., tabs Arbeitspapiere = Working papers 39 Published: 2004 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Institut für Ethnologie und Afrikastudien, Mainz (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ifeas.uni-mainz.de/workingpapers/LocalParakou.pdf
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Local elections in Southern Africa
Abstract: The paper presents data on local electoral rules and political bodies for all Southern African countries. It explores the impact of these rules on the political process and highlights issues that might influence the viability and consolidation of democratic politics at local and national level. Author(s): Hartmann, Christof Source(s): , IEE working papers; 175…
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Angola 2002/2003 : key development issues and democratic decentralisation
Abstract: The prospects for Norwegian development organizations to support Angolan local government and its role in popular participation and service delivery are examined. First and foremost, there is a need for local elections. Author(s): Tvedten, Inge; Orre, Aslak; Bakke, Rasmus Source(s): , Report / Development studies and human rights, Chr. Michelsen institute; 2003/10 78 p.,…
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From centralized to decentralized governance
Abstract: It is argued that decentralization should be based on a coherent, explicit, and stable set of rules. These rules need to encompass: the division of political power; the functions of subnational governments; and the electoral rules and political institutions for local politics. Author(s): Dillinger, William; Fay, Marianne Source(s): F & D : finance and…