Tag: Empowerment
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Results of the innovation plans contest from the learning path
Abstract: The results of the Innovation Plans Contest developed as part of the learning path “Innovative experiences in participatory cartography and legal empowerment as tools to solve conflicts and ensure indigenous and peasant communities´ land rights” in Nicaragua and Guatemala. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 International land coalition (ILC), Rome (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.landcoalition.org/news/results-innovation-plans-contest
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Peoples’ empowerment through democratic decentralization in India
Abstract: There is substantial evidence that basic public services and programmes meant for the poor and marginalized function inefficiently in India, especially in the poorer states. Delivery will not improve in India unless the process simultaneously empowers the poor, including women. Author(s): Saxena, N.C. Source(s): , 78 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 National council of…
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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:…