Tag: legitimacy of governments

• State building and local democracy in Benin : two cases of decentralised forest management

  Abstract: The Benin decentralisation reform is outlined and issues of legitimacy, agency and power faced by local governments in forest resource management are discussed, using the cases of Lokoly and Toui-Kilibo. Author(s): Mongbo, Roch Source(s): , Conservation and society; vol. 6, no. 1 p. 49-61, ill Conservation and society vol. 6, no. 1 Published: 2008…

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• Decentralization, local government elections and voter turnout in Pakistan

  Abstract: This paper analyses the impact of electoral mechanisms, the credibility of elections, and voters’ socio-economic characteristics on voter turnout, using survey data from the 2005 local government elections in Pakistan. Author(s): Akramov, Kamiljon T. Source(s): , IFPRI discussion paper; 754 vi, 32 p., ill., graphs, tabs IFPRI discussion paper 754 Published: 2008 International food…

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  Elections, income, legitimacy of governments, Local Government, Pakistan, voting

• Organizational legitimacy, capacity and capacity development : paper

  Abstract: In international development settings legitimacy of often externally introduced innovations or reforms is crucial. Isomorphism dynamics and the socially constructed nature of legitimacy are key dimensions in the analysis of organizational capacity and capacity-building. Author(s): Brinkerhoff, Derick W. Source(s): , 22 cm, ill., tabs Published: 2005 University of Kansas. Public management research association (PMRA)],…

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  Capacity Building, civil service reform, institution building, legitimacy of governments

• The myths and realities of local governance in Sanankoroba, Mali

  Abstract: The impact of decentralization on local governance in Mali is examined, using the case of land allocation in the rural municipality of Sanankoroba. Problems include lack of finance, poor accountability, elite capture, corruption, and vote catching. Author(s): Djiré, Moussa Source(s): , Issue paper / Drylands programme, International institute for environment and development (IIED); 130…

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  decentralization in government, Governance, land rights, legitimacy of governments, Local Government, mali, rural development, rural settlements

• Voice lessons : local government organizations, social organizations, and the quality of local governance

  Abstract: The link between households’ social activities and responses about village government in Indonesia is examined with regard to information about government activities, participation in decision making, voice and expression of discontent, and government responsiveness to local problems. Author(s): Alatas, Vivi; Pritchett, Lant; Wetterberg, Anna Source(s): , Policy research working paper; WPS 2981 48 p.,…

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  community organization, Governance, households, indonesia, legitimacy of governments, Local Government, mathematical models, popular participation, social aspects

• Local government and participation

  Abstract: The use of participatory learning and action (PLA) by local governments are discussed. One topic is how participation could be used to influence new styles of leadership that are more transparent and accountable. Author(s): Inglis, Andy Source(s): , PLA notes; 44 88 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs, 30 cm PLA notes 44 Published: 2002…

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  Brazil, canada, Capacity Building, community participation, India, legitimacy of governments, Local Government, mali, manuals, new zealand, Peru, poland, popular participation, senegal, United Kingdom