Tag: Empowerment
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Local community participation for sustainable water resource management
Abstract: The concept of subsidiarity in governance is illustrated using the case of the Azraq Oasis Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) project in Jordan, where the REWARD methodology was used to enhancing ownership, transparency and empowerment at the local level. Author(s): Haddad, Fidaa Fawwaz Source(s): , 8 p., ill. Published: 2011 International water association (IWA),…
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Decentralization of agricultural extension : new way to improve rural development in third world
Abstract: A review of past experiences with the decentralization and privatization of agricultural extension services is presented with special reference to the situation in Pakistan. Conditions for decentralization to deliver include giving users control over program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Author(s): Khodamoradi, Sharareh; Abedi, Mohammad Source(s): , Journal of American science; Vol. 7, No. 4…
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Empowerment : an approach for development in rural areas of Iran
Abstract: Empowerment as a strategy for rural development in Iran is discussed. A distinction is made between social, political, psychological, and organizational empowerment. An integrated approach is advocated, involving local governnment, community support, and decentralized sectoral approaches. Author(s): Allahdadi, Fatemeh Source(s): , Journal of American science; Vol. 7, No. 5 p. 378-381, ill Journal of…
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Be the change you want to see
Abstract: Founded in 2001, Janaagraha started as a movement to enable citizen participation in public governance in India. It has now evolved into a robust institution for Citizenship and Democracy. Janaagraha uses a comprehensive framework, REED, as its guiding principle to enhance public governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Janaagraha centre for citizenship and democracy,…
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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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Gender mainstreaming with special reference to senoir management in local government
Abstract: Gender equality in senior management in local government in South Africa is still not achieved. In addition to education and training, equally important are mentoring and coaching which play a key role in empowering women with the necessary competencies and skills to perform in their roles. Author(s): Penceliah, Y. Source(s): , [Sabinet]; Vol. 46,…
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Bootstrapping democracy : transforming local governance and civil society in Brazil
Abstract: [Partial preview] Looking closely at eight cities in Brazil, this book investigates participatory budgeting to ask whether its reforms truly make a difference in deepening democracy and empowering civil society. Author(s): Baiocchi, Gianpaolo; Heller, Patrick; Silva, Marcelo Kunrath Source(s): , xvi, 204 p., ill., tabs, 23 cm Published: 2011 Stanford university press, Stanford, CA…
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Sensors, empowerment, and accountability : a digital earth view from east Africa
Abstract: The potential and research challenges of a “participatory sensing” platform or “human sensor web” for empowering citizens to hold local governments accountable for public services using web-published SMS or text messages are discussed, using the case of Zanzibar. Author(s): Georgiadou, Yola Source(s): , International journal of digital earth; Vol. 4, No. 4 p. 285-304,…
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Community driven development in Bangladesh : factors behind the reality
Abstract: A review of community driven development in Bangladesh demonstrates that both formal and informal organizations can bring about people centric development through empowerment. Successful cases include social forestry, community-based health management, microfinance, and cereal banks. Author(s): Baroi, Harold Sougato; Rabbani, Golam Source(s): , Canadian social science; Vol. 7, No. 4 p. 74-81, ill Canadian…
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Decentralization for poverty reduction : exploring the linkages and the impacts : (a review)
Abstract: A conceptual framework was developed to assess how different forms of decentralization might relate to and significantly affect different dimensions of poverty. The decentralization approach is particular in the sense that it can work on three dimensions: poverty, income, and capabilities. Author(s): Khan, Sajjad Ali Source(s): , 27 p., ill. Published: 2011 City university…