Tag: Empowerment
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Power analysis : experiences and challenges : concept note
Abstract: This position paper reflects on SIDA’s experiences with power analysis. A full understanding of informal and formal power structures and power relations is essential to multi-dimensional analyses of the politics of poverty reduction. Author(s): Bjuremalm, Helena Source(s): , 30 p. Published: 2006 Swedish international development cooperation agency (Sida). Department for democracy and social development,…
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Devolved natural resource management as a means of empowering the poor : rhetoric or reality?
Abstract: The issue of control over natural resources is considered closely linked to issues of power or good governance, in particular within resource-rich African countries. The NWP framework may be useful in developing a more realistic and field-oriented approach. Author(s): Campbell, Tom Source(s): , Trócaire development review p. 117-133 Trócaire development review Published: 2006 Trócaire,…
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Community driven development (CDD) : toolkit for national stocktaking and review
Abstract: This toolkit emphasizes the need for coherent action in all five dimensions of community driven development: community empowerment; empowerment of local government; realignment of central and national sectors; accountability; and capacity development. Author(s): Heemskerk, Willem; Campen, Wim Van; Baltissen, Gerard Source(s): , iii, 77 p., ill., tabs 3rd draft Published: 2006 Royal tropical institute…
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Devolution of resource rights, poverty, and natural resource management : a review
Abstract: This paper explores the impact, success factors and emerging challenges of decentralized natural resource management. These issues are looked at in relation to community-based wildlife management, irrigation management transfer, and community forestry. Author(s): Shyamsundar, Priya; Araral, Eduardo; Weeraratne, Suranjan Source(s): , Environmental economics series; 104 xi, 109 p., ill., tabs Environmental economics series 104…
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Institutional change and its impact on the poor and excluded : the Indian decentralisation experience
Abstract: The impact of decentralization in India on poverty reduction is far from straightforward. It depends on overall policy commitment and the capacity of societies to mobilize themselves empowered by schooling, newspaper readership, and self-help participation. Author(s): Narayana, D. Source(s): , Working paper / OECD development centre; 242 73 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Working…
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Empowering the poor : the KALAHI-CIDSS community-driven development project : a toolkit of concepts and cases
Abstract: This paper reports on a community-driven development project in the Philippines that aims to empower communities through their enhanced participation in poverty reduction projects. Stories from the communities illustrate the general outline of the programme objectives and features. Author(s): Parker, Andrew; Sera, Yumi; Bhatnagar, Bhuvan Source(s): , 40 p., ill., maps Published: 2005 World…
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Representation in decentralized governance and local service delivery for MDGs : regional retreat : retreat report
Abstract: In May 2005 a regional workshop was held in Hua Hin, Thailand, to discuss approaches to ensure inclusion of women, youth, ethic minorities and disadvantaged groups in local government as well as the role of traditional representation. Author(s): UNDP; UNCDF Source(s): , 25 p., ill., tabs Published: 2005 United nations development programme] (UNDP) [etc.,…
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Decentralization : poverty reduction, empowerment and participation (unedited version)
Abstract: Author(s): Collado, Cristino M. Source(s): , Economic & social affairs 184 p., ill., graphs, tabs Economic & social affairs Published: 2005 United nations (UN). Department of economic and social affairs (DESA), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un/unpan021964.pdf
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Decentralisation and community-based planning
Abstract: Community Based Planning (CBP) as a means of promoting community involvement in development projects, and ensuring stronger linkages between community and local government, is assessed. Tips for trainers are included. Author(s): Goldman, Ian Source(s): , PLA notes; 49 93 p., ill., 30 cm PLA notes 49 Published: 2004 International institute for environment and development…