Tag: gender
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VNG international committed to strengthening democratic local government worldwide
Abstract: The importance of gender in local government is explained. Subjects include: (1) gender sensitive leadership; and (2) how to mainstream gender related issues within the LOGO South programme. For each case, examples are given from LOGO South Gender programmes and activities. Author(s): Evertzen, Annette; Akrimi, Neila; Verhoeven, Marieke Source(s): , 32 p., ill. Published:…
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Local government for gender equality
Abstract: This issue of Capacity.org looks at the capacities that local governments need to address gender inequalities effectively. It look specifically at the issue of decentralization, which increases the power of local governments and, by extension, their capacity to boost gender equality. Author(s): Greijn, Heinz Source(s): , Capacity.org : a gateway for capacity development; issue…
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Facilitating evidence-based and gender-responsive budgeting through the use of CBMS : lessons from pilot projects
Abstract: Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) is a low-cost system for collecting local data on core poverty indicators. Pilots in the Philippines and Senegal combined it with gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) to facilitate gender-responsive and participatory planning and budgeting. Author(s): Budlender, Debbie; Melesse, Martha; Reyes, Celia Source(s): , 13 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 United nations capital…
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Impact evaluation of the second phase of the Kecamatan development program in Indonesia
Abstract: This report seeks to determine the impact of community-driven development approaches on traditional measures of household welfare and access to services. The report outlines how the participation of women is addressed in the second phase of the Kecamatan Development Programme (KDP2). Author(s): Voss, John Source(s): , vii, 42 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 World…
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PNPM-rural baseline report
Abstract: This report seeks to determine the impact of community-driven development approaches on poverty alleviation and access to services in Indonesia. Disadvantaged groups such as female-headed households are poorer and face stronger challenges in accessing education than poor households in general. Author(s): Voss, John Source(s): , xii, 31 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 World bank…
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Water rights as women’s rights? : assessing the scope for women’s empowerment through decentralised water governance in Maharashtra and Gujarat
Abstract: The implications of decentralization of water governance in Maharashtra and Gujarat, India, for environmental democracy and gender rights are examined. The question to what extent participation in community water governance has been empowering for women representatives is addressed. Author(s): Kulkarni, Seema Source(s): , [230] p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2008 SOPPECOM [etc.], [Pune…
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Exclusion, poverty and inequality in decentralized Kenyan forests : bridging the divide
Abstract: This paper analyses the situation of women with regard to decentralization of forest management in Kenya. It highlights power relationships in gendered environments. Finally, it recommends strategies that can be used to overcome the constraints faced by women in NRM. Author(s): Obonyo, E. Source(s): , 21 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Indiana university. Digital…
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Local government, gender and integrated development planning
Abstract: The outcomes of a research project carried out in KwaZulu-Natal over the period 2004-2006 are discussed. The research examined the effects of decentralization on women’s rights and entitlements. Author(s): Todes, Alison; Sithole, Pearl; Williamson, Amanda Source(s): , vi, 41 p., ill., maps, tabs, 28 cm Published: 2007 HSRC press, Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-7969-2197-0/…
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Governance for agricultural and rural development program
Abstract: IFPRI’s Governance for Agricultural and Rural Development Program aims to support countries in their efforts to improve governance by researching governance issues that are essential for achieving food security and promoting equitable and sustainable agricultural and rural development. Author(s): IFPRI Source(s): , [2] p., ill. Published: 2007 International food policy research institute (IFPRI), Washington,…