Tag: human rights

• Voluntary guidelines for good governance in land and natural resource tenure : civil society perspectives

  Abstract: This paper examines the FAO initiative to adopt guidelines for land and natural resources tenure from a civil society’s point of view, highlighting the role of a human rights framework to improve such a governance system and to make it accountable, transparent, democratic and participatory. Author(s): Suárez, Sofía Monsalve; Osorio, Leticia Marques; Langford, Malcolm…

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  January 1, 2009

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  Governance, human rights, land tenure, natural resources, popular participation

• Governance matters : a blog about governance and development for all

  Abstract: This is the World Bank’s blog on governance and anti-corruption. It aims at providing a space for debate and knowledge sharing on this critical field of development. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2009 World bank, [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://blogs.worldbank.org/governance/blog

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  January 1, 2009

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  civil society, development assistance, Governance, human rights, Public Sector

• Beyond tenure : rights-based approaches to peoples and forests : some lessons from the forest peoples programme

  Abstract: On the basis of a review of 17 years of programmatic work with forest peoples in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, this paper explores the complexity of rights that need recognition if community-based livelihoods in forests are to be secured and well-being is to be improved. Author(s): Colchester, Marcus Source(s): , iv, 44 p.…

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  January 1, 2008

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  Africa, Asia, community participation, forest resources, Governance, human rights, land tenure, latin america, poverty alleviation

• Educational governance at local level : policy paper & evaluation guidelines

  Abstract: This booklet contains a policy paper on implementing educational decentralization and local governance, followed by evaluation guidelines for developing a framework to evaluate progress in the implementation of devolution at country level. The need for participation in diversity is emphasized. Author(s): Khan, Faryal Source(s): , 82 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 United Nations educational,…

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  January 1, 2007

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  decentralization in government, education, evaluation, Governance, guidelines, human rights, popular participation, social development

• Decentralization, women’s rights and development

  Abstract: Rights-based approaches and decentralization are examined to interrogate the contemporary appeal and to discern if and how they benefit women. The conclusion reached is that advancing women’s rights cannot be left to the local level. Author(s): Beall, Jo Source(s): , 26 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 International development research centre (IDRC)], [Ottawa (English ISBN/ISSN:…

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  civil and political rights, decentralization in government, development strategies, human rights, Local Government, women in development, women’s rights

• Governance in west Africa : annotated bibliography = La gouvernance en Afrique de l’ouest : bibliographie annotée

  Abstract: The bibliography deals with governance in the West African region. It consists of general and geographical analytical references as well as Internet sites and references. A list of agencies advocating for human rights and good governance is also included in the bibliography. Author(s): CODESRIA Source(s): , 76 p. Published: 2006 Council for the development…

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  January 1, 2006

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  bibliographies, economic aspects, Governance, human rights, Local Government, political aspects, social aspects, west africa