Participatory Local Democracy

civil society, democracy, human rights, popular participation, Women, youth

Realising the rights of children : integration of Decentralised action for children and women (DACAW) into Local governance and community development program (LGCDP)

Abstract: This assessment discusses the relevance and feasibility of integrating some key areas of the DACAW programme into Government of Nepal structures. It is based on data from Kathmandu and four other districts in 2011. Author(s): Haug, Marit; Regmi, Raghav Raj Source(s): , Norad report : discussion; 5/2012 38 p., ill., tabs Norad report :…

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January 1, 2012

children, community development, Governance, human rights, Local Government, nepal, Women

Community law centre

Abstract: The Community Law Centre, forming part of the Law Faculty at the University of the Western Cape (‘the Centre’), was established in 1990 and works to realize good governance, socio-economic development, democratic values and human rights enshrined in South Africa’s Constitution. Author(s): University Of The Western Cape Source(s): , Published: 2012 University of the…

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January 1, 2012

democracy, economic development, Governance, human rights, legal aspects, research centres, South Africa

Assessing pre-election political space in the 2011 local government elections

Abstract: A systematic assessment of pre-election space in the 2011 local government elections shows that whilst the vast majority of South Africans can freely vote and express their opinions, pre-election campaign space is fragile and not given, and will therefore need to be nurtured in future elections. Author(s): Africa, Cherrel; Lynch, Gerry Source(s): , Politeia;…

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January 1, 2012

Elections, human rights, Local Government, South Africa

Governance and development

Abstract: The OECD-DAC Network on Governance (GOVNET) is the only forum for development agencies and partner countries that focuses exclusively on improving governance. Themes include accountability, corruption, governance assessments, human rights, and taxation. Author(s): OECD Source(s): , Published: 2011 Organisation for economic co-operation and development (OECD), Paris (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.oecd.org/document/31/0,3746,en_2649_34565_46582751_1_1_1_1,00.html

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accountability, corrupt practices, development assistance, Fiscal policy, Governance, human rights

Local government and human rights : building institutional links for the effective protection and realisation of human rights in Africa

Abstract: There is increasing recognition of the role of local government in the protection and realization of human rights obligations. The article makes a case for institutional collaboration between international local government institutions improve the protection of human rights. Author(s): Bosire, Conrad Mugoya Source(s): , African human rights law journal; Vol. 11, No. 1] p.…

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africa south of sahara, human rights, institution building, international co-operation, Local Government

Making local government work : an activist’s guide

Abstract: Guidelines for grassroots action to hold local governments to account are presented. To create accountable, just and effective local government it is important that communities take action. It is necessary for them to demand to participate in consultations and decision-making processes. Author(s): McNeil, Claire; Heywood, Mark; Dugard, Jackie; Hope, P.J. Source(s): , x, 110…

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accountability, community participation, guidelines, human rights, Local Government, public services, social justice, South Africa, water supply

[Local government action

Abstract: This website provides access to a number of resource documents for local action with regard to water budgeting, housing, sanitation, and the right to protest. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Local government action], [S.l. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.localgovernmentaction.org/

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accountability, housing, human rights, Local Government, public services, sanitation, South Africa, water supply

Global land grabbing : update from the International conference on global land grabbing

Abstract: This paper summarizes the highlights of the Conference on Global Land Grabbing, which was held in 2011. Original estimates suggest that national governments and private investors purchased over 40 million hectares of land in just one year from 2008 to 2009, up from 4 million ha/year previously. Author(s): Borras, Jun Source(s): , 6 p.…

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accountability, corrupt practices, foreign investments, human rights, land acquisition, land tenure, poverty, private sector, world bank

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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January 1, 2010