Tag: Governance
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Improving school governance through participative democracy and the law
Abstract: This paper argues that the crisis presently experienced in the education system of South Africa is partly attributable to misconceptions of democracy, misapplications of legal and democratic principles, and systemic weaknesses in traditional models of democracy. Author(s): Smit, Marius H.; Oosthuizen, Izak J. Source(s): , South African journal of education; 31 p. 55-73, ill.,…
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Practical entry points for improving governance for rural sanitation and hygiene
Abstract: Despite ongoing decentralization efforts, local planning and resource allocation rarely integrate water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Rural WASH programmes often run in relative isolation of local governance processes. Practical entry points for improving WASH governance are needed. Author(s): Tandukar, Bimal Source(s): , [15] p., ill., graphs Published: 2011 SNV Asia, [Hanoi etc.] (English…
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CAPRi : CGIAR systemwide program on collective action and property rights
Abstract: The CAPRi programme fosters research and promote collaboration on institutional aspects of natural resource management between CGIAR research centers, national agricultural research institutions, and other sources. Author(s): CGIAR Source(s): , Published: 2011 Consultative group on international agricultural research (CGIAR), Washington, DC (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.capri.cgiar.org/
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Reinventing rural development in Vietnam : discursive constructions of grassroots democracy during the renovation reform
Abstract: This paper examines the impacts and interpretations of the Grassroots Democracy Decree (GDD) among rural development professionals. Three discourses prevail: liberalist democratization, improved efficiency in state renovation, and enhanced accountability in governing local policy ambiguities. Author(s): Larsen, Rasmus Klocker Source(s): , Asia Pacific viewpoint; vol. 52, no. 3 p. 316-332 Asia Pacific viewpoint vol.…
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Spotlight on publications : participatory budgeting
Abstract: This short bibliography highlights some of the latest and most relevant publications on the topic in Latin America, including Country Case Studies, Multi-Country Surveys and Implementation Guides. Author(s): Source(s): , Spotlight on knowledge 3:00 PM Spotlight on knowledge Published: 2011 Evidence and lessons from Latin America (ELLA), [London] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://ella.practicalaction.org/sites/default/files/111129_GOV_BudPubPol_SPOTKNOW3_0.pdf
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Participedia : strengthening democracy through shared knowledge
Abstract: Participedia is a tool for strengthening democracy. Based on a wiki platform, its main content consists of user-generated articles which describe and assess participatory governance throughout the world. Author(s): Fung, Archon Source(s): , Published: 2011 Participedia, [Cambridge, MA etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://participedia.net/
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Challenges and opportunities for collaborative landscape governance in the east Usambara mountains, Tanzania
Abstract: The workings of the governance of natural resources at local and district levels was studied in the East Usambara Mountains, Tanzania, in order to strengthen collaboration between the actors and institutions at these levels. Author(s): Rantala, Salla Source(s): , Working paper / ICRAF; 127Working paper / CIFOR; 61 iv, 75 p., ill., graphs, maps,…
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OGF : Oslo governance forum
Abstract: The Forum facilitates exchange of innovative experiences, knowledge and policy options on participatory governance assessments and social accountability among practitioners from UNDP, bilateral organisations, international development, academic institutions, government, and civil society. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Published: 2011 United nations development programme (UNDP). Oslo governance centre (OGC), Oslo (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.oslogovernanceforum.org/
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Common-pool resources, livelihoods, and resilience : critical challenges for governance in Cambodia
Abstract: This paper examines strategic policy choices and governance challenges facing Cambodia‘s forests and fisheries. Policy support for community-based management depends on governance reforms that address issues of stakeholder representation, mechanisms of accountability, and institutional capacity. Author(s): Ratner, Blake D. Source(s): , IFPRI discussion paper; 1149 v, 14 p IFPRI discussion paper 1149 Published: 2011…