Tag: legislation
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Gouvernance foncière en Afrique centrale
Abstract: The systems of land rights and land governance in Central Africa (Chad, Cameroon, Congo, Burundi, Madagascar, Central African Republic) are described. Subjects include public administration, legislation, conflicts, problems, and innovations. Author(s): Ntampaka, Charles Source(s): , Document de travail sur les régimes fonciers; 7 iii, 59 p., ill., tabs Document de travail sur les régimes…
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Institutions: top down or bottom up? : design and reform of institutions in LDCs and transition economies
Abstract: This article poses the question whether top-down institutional change is desirable, using the case of land tenure reform versus customary rights. It recommends adopting an agenda of gradual reform that recognizes the constraints of bottom up evolution instead of delusory top down attempts. Author(s): Easterly, William Source(s): , American economic review; Vol. 98, No.…
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Good law & practice
Abstract: This website brings together information on the legal frameworks for the right to information from more than 100 countries. The right to information at sub-national or local level is also covered. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 Open society justice initiative, [New York, NY] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.right2info.org/
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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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AMBF : Association des municipalités du Burkina Faso
Abstract: The AMBF was established in 1995 as an apolitical body, which supports its members in local governance in a number of administrative matters. Its website provides information on decentralization in Burkina Faso, the activities of AMBF, and current legislation and regulations. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2006 Association des municipalités du Burkina Faso (AMBF), [S.l.]…
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PPP, infrastructure, and decentralization : perspectives for Senegal
Abstract: This article examines the progress of Public-Private Partnerships in Senegal with regard to legal, institutional and regulatory settings, and demonstrates how decentralization could help PPP and boost local infrastructure development. Author(s): Barro, Abdoulaye Source(s): , IP3’s public-private partnership information series; December 6 p., ill IP3’s public-private partnership information series December Published: 2006 Institute for…
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An enabling environment for public participation in local government
Abstract: Since the early 1990s, leaders of the new South Africa embarked on a process of devolving political and administrative authority and transferred it to independent local-level statutory agency, for example to municipalities or local councils and ward committees. Author(s): Nyalunga, Dumisani Source(s): , International NGO journal (INGOJ); Vol. 1, No. 1 [6] p International…
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Allocation of government authority and responsibility in tiered governance systems : the case of environment-related laws in Zimbabwe
Abstract: The political economy of the allocation of legal powers over natural resource management between the Zimbabwean State, rural district councils and local communities is examined with special attention to citizen empowerment. Author(s): Mandondo, Alois; Mapedza, Everisto Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working papers; 11 iv, 27 p Environmental governance in Africa working papers…
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Tax reform and democratic accountability in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: The ‘governance bonus’ of tax reforms in terms of greater responsiveness in state-society relations is assessed by focusing on fiscal efficiency and transparency, democratic accountability, and external accountability towards international donors, using the cases of Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. Author(s): Rakner, Lise; Gloppen, Siri Source(s): , 24 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 University of…
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The white paper on local government
Abstract: This White Paper on Local Government can almost be regarded as a mini-Constitution for local government. It is premised on the idea that the democratic state of South Africa has the obligation of meeting developmental objectives in a manner that enhances community participation and accountability. Author(s): South Africa Source(s): , [120] p., ill., tabs…