Tag: Empowerment
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Peasantry and bureaucracy in decentralization in Bhutan
Abstract: A descriptive account of the decentralization process in Bhutan is presented. Decentralization began in the early 1980s. The paper interprets decentralization as an approach towards diversity and pluralism among different communities. Author(s): Ura, Karma Source(s): , Discussion paper / Institute of developing economies (IDE); 17 [40] p Discussion paper / Institute of developing economies…
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Strengthening participatory approaches to local governance : learning the lessons from abroad
Abstract: The emergence of new forms of participatory governance are reviewed, some innovative strategies and legal frameworks for strengthening citizen engagement are examined, and some practical lessons are discussed. Author(s): Gaventa, John Source(s): , National civic review p. 16-27, ill., tabs National civic review Published: 2004 University of Sussex. Institute of development studies (IDS)], [Brighton…
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Decentralisation and engendering democracy : lessons from local government reform in South Africa
Abstract: The paper shows how competing interests remain clustered around local government in ways that tend to exclude women. It also suggests that South African women do not have as secure a footing in local government structures as in other tiers of government. Author(s): Beall, Jo Source(s): , Crisis states programme working papers. Series 1;…
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Balancing rural poverty reduction and citizen participation : the contradictions of Uganda’s decentralization program
Abstract: Uganda’s ambitious decentralization program is analysed in terms of a ‘‘Dual-Mode’’ system of local governance. In the absence of a culture of transparency and downward accountability, efficient service delivery and local empowerment will be hard to combine. Author(s): Francis, Paul; James, Robert Source(s): World development; 31(2003)2, p. 325-337, ill., tabs World development 31(2003)2 Published:…
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Empowering the poor : local governance for poverty reduction
Abstract: The basic conceptual dimensions of poverty and local governance are analysed and the key characteristics of the UNCDF framework for local development are outlined. Generally, a greater involvement of local populations in decision-making will help reduce poverty. Author(s): Bonfiglioli, Angelo Source(s): , viii, 153 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 United nations capital development fund…
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Allocation of government authority and responsibility in tiered governance systems : the case of environment-related laws in Zimbabwe
Abstract: The political economy of the allocation of legal powers over natural resource management between the Zimbabwean State, rural district councils and local communities is examined with special attention to citizen empowerment. Author(s): Mandondo, Alois; Mapedza, Everisto Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working papers; 11 iv, 27 p Environmental governance in Africa working papers…
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Empowerment and poverty reduction : a sourcebook
Abstract: This book addresses questions concerning empowerment, the role of the World Bank, and how to make growth more pro-poor. The final section of the book documents tools and practices that can support the implementation of an empowering approach to poverty reduction. Author(s): Narayan, Deepa Source(s): , xxiv, 371 p., ill., tabs, 24 cm Published:…
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African decentralization : local actors, powers and accountability
Abstract: In Africa, decentralization is not implemented in ways necessary to realize the benefits that theory predicts, because it fails to entrust downwardly accountable representative actors with significant domains of autonomous discretionary power. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse Craig Source(s): , Democracy, governance and human rights programme paper; 8 ix, 89 p., 30 cm Democracy, governance and…
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Local governance and production programme (LGPP) in Bangladesh : project document
Abstract: This is the initiation report of a SIDA project to help reduce poverty by promoting local economic development and undertaking interventions that directly assist in the social and economic empowerment of the poor. It includes supporting democratic processes and gender equality. Author(s): Barkat, Abul Source(s): , iv, 87 p., ill., tabs Published: 2002 Human…