Tag: ghana
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Annual World bank conference on land and poverty : conference agenda
Abstract: The theme of the 2011 conference was “Countries strengthen land governance”. In a period of land grabbing, better land governance can encourage investment, steer urban growth and improve social welfare. It also helps countries overcome a legacy of inequality, dispossession and conflict. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011 World bank, Washington, DC (English…
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Ghana : food security and land governance factsheet
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Ghana, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , 6 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…
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Youth participation in local governance : toolkit and action plan : educate, empower and engage
Abstract: This toolkit helps promote young people’s participation in decision-making, and encourage the inclusion of youth in local governance practices that sustains effective decentralizing of decision-making processes. A brief comparative of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ghana is included. Author(s): Source(s): , viii, 43 p., ill., maps Published: 2011 NAYMOTE-Liberia, Monrovia (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://naymote.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Youth-and-Local-Govt-Toolkit.pdf
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Up-scaling local economic development : lessons from the Ghana decent work programme
Abstract: This case study presents and analyses the lessons learned from the Local Economic Development (LED) component of the Ghana Decent Work Programme (GDWP). It fostered social dialogue at local level, strengthened local businesses, and extended social protection for workers in the informal economy. Author(s): Tijmstra, Sylvia Source(s): , viii, 40 p., ill., graph, tabs…
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The role of local government in local economic development promotion at the district level in Ghana : a study of the Ejisu-Juaben municipal assembly
Abstract: Local governments in Ghana are not able to effectively promote local economic development (LED) as a result of inadequate capacity in terms of funds, logistics and human resources. The central government should strengthen local governments in the process of LED. Author(s): Oduro-Ofori, Eric Source(s): , xix, 274 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011…
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Public administration : local government and decentralization in Ghana : review
Abstract: This paper makes a case for local government elections at district and regional level and recommends constitutional amendments to allow locals to elect their own public officials as an alternative to the current appointment practices by the central government of Ghana. Author(s): Antwi-Boasiako, Kwame Badu Source(s): , Journal of African studies and development; Vol.…
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Ghana national decentralization action plan : accelerating decentralization and local governance for national development
Abstract: A plan for dealing with decentralization and local governance in Ghana is outlined for priority action areas such as: political and administrative decentralization, local economic development, fiscal decentralization, popular participation and accountability, and involvement of non-state actors. Author(s): Ghana Source(s): , 28 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Government of Ghana. Ministry of local government…
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Introduction to the Mwananchi programme : strengthening citizen engagement
Abstract: The Programme Director explains how the project will bring together media, civil society organisations (CSOs) and elected representatives to create ‘coalitions of change’ and strengthen citizen engagement in seven African countries. Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher Source(s): , 2.55 min., ill. Published: 2010 Overseas development institute (ODI)]. Mwananchi programme, [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvEHuof1ClA
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Mwananchi : strengthening citizen engagement
Abstract: The Mwananchi Programme promotes local governance issues to strengthen citizens’ voices and improve governance and accountability in Africa. The programme works in Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Southern Sudan, Uganda and Zambia. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Overseas development institute (ODI)]. Mwananchi programme, [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mwananchi-africa.org/