Tag: Governance
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Rural decentralization and local governance
Abstract: As part of its work on rural decentralization and local governance, KIT supports the complex processes by facilitating capacity development and learning, knowledge generation and translation, advisory services and by strengthening links with policy-making processes. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Baltissen, Gerard Source(s): , 2 p. Published: 2007 Royal tropical institute (KIT). Development, policy and…
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Case evidence on ‘capacities for integrated local development planning’ : a UNDP capacity development resource
Abstract: This action brief highlights approaches to local development and capacity challenges to support integrated local development planning process. It specifically provides case material for facilitating participatory planning through dialogue and priority-setting, and integrated planning and budgeting. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Capacity development action briefs; 2007/3 15 p., ill., tabs Capacity development action briefs 2007/3…
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Building capacities for monitoring and evaluating decentralisation and local governance : experiences, challenges, perspectives
Abstract: Drawing on the results from action research conducted in six African countries, the authors discuss experiences and challenges in developing local capacities to monitor and evaluate decentralization and local governance processes. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane; Le Bay, Sonia Source(s): , InBrief; 19 16 p., ill., maps, tabs InBrief 19 Published: 2007 European centre for development…
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Gender, local governance, and culture
Abstract: This paper examines some of the ways in which Pakistan’s local governance system attempts to create legitimate spaces for women’s political participation. Obstacles arise from an interaction of maladministration, legal ambiguities, and local customs. Author(s): Zaman, Jawziya F. Source(s): , Briefing paper : governance / UK aid, Department for international development [6] p Briefing…
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Local governance and ICTs research network for Africa (LOG-IN Africa) = Le réseau de la gouvernance locale et de recherches en TICs pour l’Afrique
Abstract: LOG-IN Africa is a African network of researchers from Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, and Uganda, which will assess the current state of e-local governance initiatives in Africa, and in particular how ICTs are being used to realize good local governance. Author(s): CAFRAD Source(s): , Published: 2006 African training and research…
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Building sustainable local development through participatory governance and sub-national capacity development : why development and international support failures in Africa?
Abstract: The author describes the conditions for successful decentralization and good local governance, leading to poverty reduction and local economic development. Strengthening local governments and promoting civil society organizations and small and medium enterprises are named as key requirements. Author(s): Massuanganhe, Israel Jacob Source(s): , 6 p. Published: 2006 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF)…
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Decentralization : fueling the fire or dampening the flames of ethnic conflict and secessionism?
Abstract: This paper uses statistical analysis of 23 democracies from 1990 to 2000 to show that decentralization decreases ethnic conflict directly by giving groups control over their own affairs, but that it increases ethnic conflict indirectly by encouraging the growth of regional parties. Author(s): Brancati, Dawn Source(s): , International organization; 60 p. 651-685, ill., graphs,…
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Land rights reform and governance in Africa : how to make it work in the 21st century?
Abstract: This paper looks at the root causes of insecurity in land tenure and current indications as well as constraints of real reforms. It discusses the conditions for an enabling reform, through community-based and incrementally expanding change. Author(s): Alden Wily, Liz Source(s): , Discussion paper / United nations development programme 48 p Discussion paper /…
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Decentralization and conflicts : a guideline
Abstract: This guideline examines the most important connections between decentralization and violent conflicts and discusses the implications for development cooperation. Author(s): Schrottshammer, Eva; Kievelitz, Uwe; Bleis, Christoph Source(s): , 12 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2006 Deutsche Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ), Eschborn (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www2.gtz.de/dokumente/bib/07-0148.pdf