Tag: Local Government

• Survey results : advanced seminar – decentralisation and local governance : session 1.2

  Abstract: A survey on the extent and depth of decentralization was conducted among seminar participants from Eritrea, Burkina, Faso, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Cambodia, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Egypt, Guatemala, Pakistan, Dominican Republic, Morocco, Mozambique, Rwanda, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Zambia, and Lebanon. Author(s): ECDPM Source(s): , [17] p., ill. Published: 2012 European centre for development policy management] (ECDPM),…

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  Afghanistan, authoritarianism, burkina faso, cambodia, Capacity Building, decentralization in government, democracy, dominican republic, Egypt, eritrea, ghana, guatemala, Kenya, lebanon, lesotho, Local Government, maldives, mozambique, Pakistan, rwanda, sri lanka, ukraine, zambia

• Every development is local : why local public governance is key to achieving human development results

  Abstract: The Practice Director for Democratic Governance Group of the UNDP reflects on the importance of Local Public Governance in achieving sustainable human development results. She looks esp. at the capacity challenged areas of the public service in its role as a facilitator of local-level development. Author(s): Fraser-Moleketi, Geraldine Joslyn Source(s): , [12] p., ill.…

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  democracy, Governance, Local Government, public services, social development

• Building a capable and developmental state

  Abstract: Chapter 13 of the National Development Plan – 2030 emphasizes that South Africa needs to build a state that is capable of playing a developmental role. Improving relations between national, provincial and local government requires a proactive approach to resolving coordination problems. Author(s): South Africa Source(s): , p. 407-443 Published: 2012 South African government…

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  co-operation between organizations, development strategies, economic development, Local Government, Public administration, social development, South Africa

• The roles of civil society organizations in enhancing grassroots democracy in Vietnam : a research paper

  Abstract: The role of civil society in enhancing grassroots democracy in Vietnam is assessed. Grassroots democracy and civil society in Vietnam have little autonomy in the sense that they are still under the state’s control and monitoring. Author(s): Nguyen Huyen Thuy Nhien Source(s): , 59 p., ill. Published: 2012 Erasmus [university Rotterdam]. International institute of…

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  civil society, democracy, Governance, Local Government, political aspects, vietnam

• Grassroots bureaucracy : intergovernmental relations and popular mobilization around AIDS policy in Brazil

  Abstract: In Brazil’s AIDS policy sector, bureaucrats have ensured the successful implementation of their policies by mobilizing civil society as government watchdogs and as political advocates. These “activist bureaucrats” form a new layer of politics in Latin America. Author(s): Rich, Jessica A.J. Source(s): , 47 p., ill., tabs Published: 2012 [Author], Berkeley, CA (English ISBN/ISSN:…

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  accountability, aids, Brazil, civil society, development policy, development strategies, Local Government, political participation

• Rural water development in sub-Saharan Africa : a comparative study between Uganda and Tanzania

  Abstract: One of the recommendations of this study is that In a country where the government takes responsibility for basic water services, such as Uganda, NGOs need to work through local government, even if it can be slow and at times frustrating. Author(s): De Cecco, Paola Source(s): , Master’s theses; paper 4228SJSU scholar works xii,…

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  Local Government, nongovernmental organizations, public services, Sustainable development, tanzania, Uganda, water supply

• IMASA online

  Abstract: Established in 1998, the Institute of Municipal Administration for Southern Africa (IMASA) has 436 members. The objectives of IMASA include strenthening municipal administration as the foundation for good local government and to promote appropriate training of municipal administration practitioners. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 [Institute of municipal administration for southern Africa] (IMASA), Langebaan (English…

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  Capacity Building, Local Government, municipal government, professional associations, South Africa, southern africa, training programmes

• Using and strengthening partner systems at the subnational level

  Abstract: The Busan Declaration assigns local governments an important role as a link between citizens and the state. It stipulates that donors who do not use partner systems, due to their poor quality, must identify and help implement the quality deficits as well as measures to strengthening them. Author(s): GIZ Source(s): , [2] p., ill.…

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  Capacity Building, civil society, development assistance, development projects, Local Government, popular participation

• DELGO’SEA : partnership for democratic local governance in Southeast-Asia

  Abstract: DELGOSEA was launched in 2010 to create a network for the replication of success stories in local governance between cities and municipalities within Southeast Asia. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Democratic local governance in Southeast-Asia (DELGO’SEA), Manila (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.delgosea.eu/cms/

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  cambodia, development assistance, eu, indonesia, information networks, Local Government, Philippines, south east asia, thailand, vietnam

• Commonwealth local government Pacific project

  Abstract: The CLGF Pacific Project works with national and local government in the Pacific to strengthen local democracy and improve service delivery in Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , Published: 2012 Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF) Pacific, Suva (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.pacific.clgf.org.uk/index.cfm

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  cook islands, democracy, kiribati, Local Government, oceania, papua new guinea, public services, Samoa, solomon islands, tonga, tuvalu, vanuatu