Tag: institution building
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Association of district development committees of Nepal (ADDCN)
Abstract: ADDCN aims to build human capabilities of all local authorities to institutionalize decentralized local self-governance and people-centred development process in Nepal that can adequately and effectively respond to the needs, preferences and aspirations of common people. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Association of district development committees of Nepal (ADDCN), Kathmandu (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Small scale, large impacts : transforming central and west African forest industry and trade to improve sustainable development, growth and governance
Abstract: In many countries SMFEs make a significant contribution to local economies through the informal markets. The formalization of SMFEs provides an alternative to the failed public management of forests for industrial scale concessions or state-managed conservation. Author(s): Molnar, Augusta Source(s): , x, 37 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2010 Rights and resources initiative,…
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Participatory service delivery processes with reference to the rural-urban divide of South Africa’s municipalities
Abstract: This article reviews public participation in South Africa’s Local Government development planning framework, referred to as the Integrated Development Plan (IDP). It highlights the policy and legislative framework that informs public participation using selected cases in the country. Author(s): Mubangizi, Betty C. Source(s): , Administratio publica; Vol. 18, Issue 2 p. 148-165, ill., tabs…
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Building capacity for local government to perform
Abstract: This paper looks at the practitioner’s challenge of building capacity for local government to perform. Five elements that constitute this challenge are identified. They represent the building blocks for local government’s successful performance. Author(s): McGill, Ronald Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG); 6 p. 90-106, ill., tabs Commonwealth journal of local governance…
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The local government system in Pakistan : citizens perceptions and preferences : results from a National survey, November 2008
Abstract: This report presents the results of an opinion survey on citizens’ views of local government in Pakistan. It was carried out in October 2008, when all of the provinces in Pakistan were reviewing and reforming their local government systems to improve the delivery of services. Author(s): Arif, Shahzad Source(s): , IDG working paper; 2010-02…
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International forestry resources and institutions
Abstract: The IFRI research initiative examines how governance arrangements affect forests and the people who depend on them. The IFRI network is comprised of 12 Collaborating Research Centers (CRCs) located around the globe. Our goal is to help design and implement improved evidence-based forest policies. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 International forestry resources and institutions…
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Tanzania’s land law reform : the implementation challenge
Abstract: This working paper provides an overview of the impact on local land governance of the slow and uneven implementation of the 1999 land reform act in Tanzania. It focuses on the establishment of formal institutions for land administration and dispute settlement in rural areas. Author(s): Hundsbæk Pedersen, Rasmus Source(s): , DIIS working paper; 2010/37…
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Learning from the south : participatory budgeting worldwide – an invitation to global cooperation
Abstract: An overview of participatory budgeting in the world is provided, with special chapters on Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Participatory budgeting is unique because it has evolved in countries of the Global South, but has now become an issue all around the world. Author(s): Sintomer, Yves; Wilhelm, Christian; Cochrane, John Source(s): , Dialog…