Tag: information exchange
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FAGLAF : Forum d’action pour la gouvernance locale en Afrique francophone
Abstract: The Local Government Action Forum for Francophone Africa (FAGLAF) was established to promote research in decentralization and local government issues and to foster capacity building through peer-to-peer learning, training programs, and knowledge dissemination. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Forum d’action pour la gouvernance locale en Afrique francophone (FAGLAF), Dakar (French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.faglaf.info/
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Participedia : strengthening democracy through shared knowledge
Abstract: Participedia is a tool for strengthening democracy. Based on a wiki platform, its main content consists of user-generated articles which describe and assess participatory governance throughout the world. Author(s): Fung, Archon Source(s): , Published: 2011 Participedia, [Cambridge, MA etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://participedia.net/
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Participatory budgeting Page on Facebook
Abstract: This is a Facebook group for the exchange of information among those interested in practices of participatory budgeting, participatory democracy and ICT usage as a support to participatory democracy practices. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Facebook, [Palo Alto, CA] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22229870351&v=wall
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National association of local authorities of Ghana
Abstract: The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana, NALAG, is the umbrella organization of all local government authorities in Ghana, including all district assemblies. It aims to assist in maintaining a high standard of local government administration and local government service delivery. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 National association of local authorities of Ghana…
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Social accountability in Africa : practitioners’ experiences and lessons
Abstract: This publication is a knowledge resource to support policy-makers, public policy practitioners, law-makers, public institutions, – managers, the scientific community, civil society, donors, development agencies and all those concerned with the ‘governance-accountability’ nexus in Africa. Author(s): Claasen, Mario; Alpín-Lardiés, Carmen Source(s): , viii, 224 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 Institute for democracy in…
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Corruption is not an option : accountability is a must!
Abstract: Website that provides information on programmes, standards, and training events to fight corruption and strive for full accountability, partnership, and participation in all activities, especially in Sierra Leone. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Accountability alert Sierra Leone (AA SL), Freetown (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.aalert.org/home.html
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Topic guide on communications and governance
Abstract: This guide offers literature on the role of communications in governance. It highlights practical guidance, lessons learned and case studies on the development of independent media, increasing access to information and the use of communication tools in governance processes in different contexts. Author(s): Mcloughlin, Claire; Scott, Zoë Source(s): , 42 p. Published: 2010 University…
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Local governance and decentralization
Abstract: This section of the Governance Assessment Portal (GAP) of the UNDP provides resources on local governance assessment. Local governance indicators may inform local policy and strengthen local accountability. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Published: 2010 United nations development programme (UNDP), New York, NY [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.gaportal.org/areas-of-governance/local-governance-and-decentralization
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Local organizations : introduction
Abstract: These web pages of the International Institute for Environment and Development have profiles of local organizations that have sought to address governance and poverty reduction related issues. Author(s): IIED Source(s): , Published: 2010 International institute for environment and development (IIED), London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.iied.org/governance/key-issues/partnerships/local-organizations-introduction
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Fifth annual meeting of Informal development partners working group on decentralization and local governance (DPWG-DLG), Washington, DC, June 9-11, 2010 : summary report and next steps
Abstract: Author(s): Aoki, Naomi; Viñuela, Lorena Source(s): , 23 p., ill. Published: 2010 World bank [etc.], Washington, DC [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTDSRE/Resources/DPWG_Summary_081510.pdf