Tag: international co-operation
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CAPRi : CGIAR systemwide program on collective action and property rights
Abstract: The CAPRi programme fosters research and promote collaboration on institutional aspects of natural resource management between CGIAR research centers, national agricultural research institutions, and other sources. Author(s): CGIAR Source(s): , Published: 2011 Consultative group on international agricultural research (CGIAR), Washington, DC (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.capri.cgiar.org/
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International land coalition
Abstract: The International Land Coalition is a global alliance of civil society and intergovernmental organisations working together to promote secure and equitable access to and control over land for poor women and men through advocacy, dialogue, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 International land coalition, Rome (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: /…
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ACLGI : African commission for local government improvement
Abstract: The Commission is a unique collaboration of local government advisory bodies, professional bodies, consultancies; and universities committed to the improvement and professionalization of local government in Africa. It is particularly committed to supporting Local Government Associations (LGAs). Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 African commission for local government improvement (ACLGI), [Milton Keynes] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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UCLG ASPAC : United cities and local governments Asia Pacific
Abstract: Based in Jakarta, UCGL-ASPAC is the biggest sections in UCLG (United Cities and Local Governments), with linkages to more than 7.000 local governments. It represents close to 4 billion people and incorporates economically fast developing countries such as China, India and Indonesia. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 United cities and local governments Asia Pacific…
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CLGF blog
Abstract: Carl Wright, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum, provides updates on international events. Author(s): Wright, Carl Source(s): , , ill. Published: 2010 Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF), [London etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.clgf.org.uk/clgf-blog/
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CAFRAD : African training and research centre in administration for development : Centre Africain de formation et de recherche administratives pour le développement
Abstract: The African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD) is a Pan African international organization, which was established with the support of UNESCO in 1964. Author(s): CAFRAD Source(s): , Published: 2010 Centre Africain de formation et de recherche administratives pour le développement (CAFRAD), Tangier (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cafrad.org/index.html
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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
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Changing international perspectives on decentralization : international agencies and options for Pakistan
Abstract: The history and trends in the normative and positive traditions with regard to decentralization are reviewed, international experiences are examined, and the challenges that Pakistan will have to face in order to become a fully functional and prosperous federation are identified. Author(s): Ahmad, Ehtisham Source(s): , 35 p., ill., tab Published: 2010 London school…
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Localizing the MDGs : unlocking the potential of the local public sector to engage in development and poverty reduction
Abstract: This paper explores how local governments and deconcentrated national government departments can contribute to achieving poverty reduction and development outcomes. Increasingly, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are pursued in a top-down manner. Author(s): Boex, Jamie Source(s): , IDG working paper; 2010-04 18 p., ill., graph, tab IDG working paper 2010-04 Published: 2010 Urban institute…
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Local government association capacity building : rationale, co-operation practices, and strategies for the future : Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Tanzania
Abstract: The landscape of international co-operation with regard to capacity building of local government associations in Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania is described and the Finnish development policy related to decentralisation is outlined. Author(s): Östman, Kimmo Source(s): , 93 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Association of Finnish local and regional authorities, Helsinki…