Tag: Empowerment
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Beyond the midpoint : achieving the Millennium development goals
Abstract: This report highlights those policies, programmes, and governance practices that have had demonstrable impacts on improving the capabilities and well-being of the poor. And it underscores the need for accountability, transparency and responsiveness of institutions and for inclusive participation. Author(s): Seth, Anuradha Source(s): , xv, 156 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 United nations…
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Measuring empowerment? : ask them : quantifying qualitative outcomes from people’s own analysis : insights for results-based management from the experience of a social movement in Bangladesh
Abstract: This paper presents the experience of a social movement in Bangladesh, which found a way to measure empowerment by letting the members themselves explain what benefits they acquired from involvement and by developing a means to measure change over time. Author(s): Jupp, Dee; Ali, Sohel Ibn; Barahona, Carlos Source(s): , Sida studies in evaluation;…
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Climate change, empowerment and accountability
Abstract: This GSDRC helpdesk report examines how climate change policy and interventions best work to empower poor and vulnerable individuals and communities and effectively utilise accountability mechanisms to ensure their concerns are addressed. Author(s): McDevitt, Andrew; Huq, Saleemul Source(s): , Helpdesk research report; [HD738] 19 p Helpdesk research report [HD738] Published: 2010 University of Birmingham].…
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PG exchange
Abstract: This is a global online platform for knowledge development, sharing and learning on participatory governance (PG). Participatory governance is about empowering citizens to participate in processes of public decision-making that affect their lives. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 World alliance for citizen participation (CIVICUS), Johannesburg [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.pgexchange.org/
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Strengthening popular participation in the African union : a guide to AU structures and processese
Abstract: The African Union’s objectives include promotion of peace, security, Author(s): Chitiga, Rudo; Manby, Bronwen; Houghton, Irungu Source(s): , An Open society institute network publication (AfriMAP) vi, 66 p., ill., maps, tabs An Open society institute network publication (AfriMAP) Published: 2009 Open society initiative for southern Africa (OSISA) [etc.], [Johannesburg etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-920355-24-1/ Link:…
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Participatory development and its emergence in the fields of community and international development
Abstract: This study of participatory development and its evolution, explores developmental concepts related to PD including: community, development, community development, capacity-building, project, decentralization, civil society, empowerment, self-reliance, and sustainable development. Author(s): Ben-Meir, Yossef Source(s): , xiv, 425 p., ill., maps, tabs facs. Published: 2009 UMI, Ann Arbor, MI (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://gradworks.umi.com/3359812.pdf
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Citizen mobilisation in Nepal : building on Nepal’s tradition of social mobilisation to make local governance more inclusive and accountable
Abstract: Nepal’s Ministry of Local Development initiated a programme on Local Governance and Community Development, to support good governance and inclusive community development. This report focuses on empowering citizens and communities to engage with local government bodies and to hold them accountable. Author(s): Jha, Chhaya Source(s): , LGCDP outcome; 1 162 p., ill., tabs LGCDP…
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Role of public participation in achieving development agenda of developing countries : the case of communities affected by surface mining of gold in the Asutifi district of the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana : review
Abstract: In the transition in participatory environmental governance by communities affected by surface mining of gold in Ghana, the government should empower communities, while mining companies should desist from intimidation and legal methods to restrict community empowerment. Author(s): Arthur, Jones Lewis Source(s): , African journal of history and culture (AJHC); Vol. 1, No. 4 p.…
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Women’s empowerment and good governance through community radio : best experiences for an action research process
Abstract: This collection of articles seeks to contribute to the impact of community radio on governance issues especially related to gender equality and women’s rights. The publication is part of a two-year participatory action research process to address the challenges to women’s participation in democracy. Author(s): Solervicens, Marcelo Source(s): , [136] p., ill., tabs Published:…