Tag: Governance
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Public group on governance & civil society
Abstract: This general public group of the Capacity4dev.eu online community provides the meeting place for all those interested in sharing resources and working on governance & civil society in developing countries. Author(s): EU Source(s): , Published: 2010 European commission. External cooperation programmes, [S.l.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.capacity4dev.eu/public-governance-civilsociety
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United nations e-government survey 2010 : leveraging e-government at a time of financial and economic crisis
Abstract: This edition makes the case that e-government should play an ever greater role in development. However, e-participation has so far not been nearly as successful as participatory budgeting. The global South is still lagging in implementation and infrastructure. Author(s): Qian, Haiyan Source(s): , Economic & social affairs xi, 125 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs…
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Global forum on local development report : pursuing the MDGs through local government
Abstract: A large and diverse range of stakeholders gathered around the central question: do local governments hold the key to faster MDG achievement? The message coming out of Kampala was clear: a new policy approach must place greater emphasis on the local arena. Some favoured a more “bottom-up” approach. Author(s): Pisik, Betsy; Pace, Chiara Source(s):…
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Governance & anti-corruption
Abstract: Combining participatory action-oriented learning, capacity-building tools, the World Bank Institute (WBI) supports countries in improving governance and controlling corruption. This integrated approach is supported by operational research and a comprehensive governance databank. Author(s): WBI [World Bank Institute] Source(s): , Published: 2010 World bank institute (WBI), [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://go.worldbank.org/KUDGZ5E6P0
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Participation for what : social change or social control?
Abstract: In this collection of papers, the very concept of participation in development processes is questioned, using cases from Latin America, Kenya, and Nepal. The authors question donor-stimulated forms of participation as self-evidently positive, both theoretically and empirically. Author(s): Gómez, Georgina M.; Berner, Erhard Source(s): , 262 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs, 22 cm Published:…
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PG exchange
Abstract: This is a global online platform for knowledge development, sharing and learning on participatory governance (PG). Participatory governance is about empowering citizens to participate in processes of public decision-making that affect their lives. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 World alliance for citizen participation (CIVICUS), Johannesburg [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.pgexchange.org/
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Direct deliberative local governance using online media : consensual problem solving or a recalcitrant pluralism?
Abstract: This paper analyses the conversation on a discussion list that was developed to support local, direct governance in a community in South Africa. It was found that online interaction can facilitate pluralist deliberation for managing complex local governance problems. Author(s): Van Der Merwe, Rean; Meehan, Anthony Source(s): , 13 p. Published: 2010 The Open…
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Testing democracy : which way is South Africa going?
Abstract: South Africa’s democ¬racy is assessed through Idasa’s Democracy Index, comprising 100 questions that interrogate how closely democracy meets the broadly defined ideal of popular self-government. The main topics are: participation, elections, accountability, political freedom, and human dignity. Author(s): Misra-Dexter, Neeta; February, Judith Source(s): , xxviii, 282 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 Idasa, Cape…
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Climate change, empowerment and accountability
Abstract: This GSDRC helpdesk report examines how climate change policy and interventions best work to empower poor and vulnerable individuals and communities and effectively utilise accountability mechanisms to ensure their concerns are addressed. Author(s): McDevitt, Andrew; Huq, Saleemul Source(s): , Helpdesk research report; [HD738] 19 p Helpdesk research report [HD738] Published: 2010 University of Birmingham].…