Tag: legislation
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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…
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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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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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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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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…