Tag: Governance
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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
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Participatory monitoring and evaluation : a process to support governance and empowerment at the local level : a guidance paper
Abstract: The potential benefits of participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E) for local governance for key actors and multi-stakeholder processes are discussed and operational guidelines for introducing PM&E are outlined. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Guijt, Irene Source(s): , iv, 54 p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 Royal tropical institute (KIT) : for World bank, Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Survey on support to local governance and decentralisation : for the informal donor working group on local governance and decentralisation : final report
Abstract: The study analyzes donor rationale, strategies, practices and lessons learned with support to local governance and decentralization reforms and processes. Looking at seven European donor countries and organizations, the results are meant to facilitate harmonization and alignment of their support. Author(s): Source(s): , [ix], 120 p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 DEGE consult [etc.], Dar…
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Land rights and land conflicts in Africa : a review of issues and experiences
Abstract: This paper identifies and discusses important issues in the ongoing debate about African land rights and land conflicts. It also presents and discusses various policy approaches being adopted on the continent to solve land tenure problems and related conflicts. Author(s): Lund, Christian; Odgaard, Rie; Sjaastad, Espen Source(s): , iv, 42 p., ill., tabs Published:…