Tag: legislation
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Community conservation in Namibia : devolution as a tool for the legal empowerment of the poor
Abstract: Namibia‘s successful community-based natural resource programme (CBNRM) is described. It involves devolving use and management rights over wildlife and other resources to local communities (as opposed to local governments), who self-organize into communal conservancies. Author(s): Boudreaux, Karol C. Source(s): , Working paper / Mercatus center, George Mason university; 10-64 [26] p. Working paper /…
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The illusion of ethics for good local governance in South Africa
Abstract: The practical outcomes of ethical, state-of-the-art legislation in South Africa are rather illusive. The article recommends to conduct on-going fraud risk assessments and sensitize the communities through education and training regarding good governance and the code of ethics. Author(s): Vyas-Doorgapersad, S.; Ababio, E.P. Source(s): , TD : The Journal for transdisciplinary research in Southern…
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Decentralizing forest management : pretense or reality? : in the context of Forest rights act in India
Abstract: After more than a century of centralization, the Forest Policy of 1988 was the first step to hand back ownership of local resources to the local communities. More is needed to go beyond granting of recognition to ‘cultivated areas on forestland’. Author(s): Ghate, Rucha Source(s): , 27 p., ill., maps Published: 2009 Indiana university.…
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Analysis of Senegal’s draft forestry code : with special attention to its support for decentralization laws
Abstract: The effects of the Senegal’s Draft Forestry Code of 2009 on decentralization in the forestry sector is analysed. The analysis examines who is gaining what decision-making powers through this proposed reform in comparison with the previous code still in force. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , 59 p. Published: 2009 United States agency for…
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Community development and engagement with local governance in South Africa
Abstract: This article examines actual practice in the area of policy and legislative framework for public participation in municipal processes in South Africa. Community experiences of attempts to engage with municipalities in development planning and policy processes are highlighted. Author(s): Buccus, Imraan Source(s): , Community and development journal; bsn011 16 p Community and development journal…
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Issues related to developing requisite capacities for effectively implementing decentralization policies in Africa
Abstract: This short paper deals with capacities needed for successful implementation of decentralization policies in Africa and how these are developed. It ends with a relative success story from Uganda. Author(s): Matovu, George Source(s): , Local governance development journal; Vol. 2, no. 2 p. 33-46, ill., graphs Local governance development journal Vol. 2, no. 2…
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Authority over forests : negotiating democratic decentralization in Senegal
Abstract: This article tells the story of a local council man’s signing of the order to open his rural community’s forests to exploitation by charcoal merchants in Nambaradougou, Senegal. In spite of new legislation, ‘decentralized’ powers remain in the hands of a few merchants and the Forest Service. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , Representation,…
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Effectiveness of bylaws in the management of natural resources : the west African experience
Abstract: Recognizing bylaws is one of the most effective arrangements in natural resources management at a local level as they will more easily allow harmonization of the ongoing decentralization process with local practices. Author(s): Alinon, Koffi; Kalinganire, Antoine Source(s): , CAPRi working paper; 93 10 p., ill., tabs CAPRi working paper 93 Published: 2008 International…