Tag: Local Government
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Land information management in Uganda : current status
Abstract: This paper presents the current status of land information management system in Uganda, the different problems faced with the system and the practical solutions to the problems. Currently, there are 112 districts, each of which mandated to have its own land office. Author(s): Wabineno, L.M.; Musinguzi, M.; Ekbäck, P. Source(s): , p. 211-223, ill.,…
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African centre for citizenship & democracy
Abstract: The African Centre on Citizenship and Democracy (ACCEDE) studies the factors and policy environments which support or inhibit the development of a more inclusive citizenship in the region and continent. It replaces the Centre for Southern African Studies. Author(s): University Of The Western Cape Source(s): , Published: 2011 University of the Western Cape. School…
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Where is local government going in Latin America? : a comparative perspective
Abstract: Ten basic features of local government systems are used as a template to situate Latin American local government within Weberian typology. The paper tentatively concludes that the ‘managerial’ type of local government is gaining ground over the ‘governmental’ type Author(s): Nickson, Andrew Source(s): , Working paper / Swedish International centre for local democracy; 6…
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Decentralised cooperation : local and regional authorities for development
Abstract: This new EU portal recognizes the unique added-value that local and regional authorities bring to development. The portal includes a stock exchange for putting in contact local and regional authorities (LRAs) in the EU and their counterparts in developing countries. Author(s): EU Council Source(s): , Published: 2011 European union. Committee of the regions, Brussels…
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New roles and challenges evaluated : the uneasy fit
Abstract: Since the early 1990s South African local government has undergone fundamental reform. This paper evaluates the uneasy fit between the different structures and functional areas of local government resulting from the reform process which has in turn hampered service delivery. Author(s): Napier, Clive J. Source(s): , 10 p. Published: 2011 Flinders university of South…
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The local government handbook South Africa 2012 : a complete guide to municipalities in South Africa
Abstract: From a pan-African perspective, this handbook provides valuable insights into the South African local government landscape and the key activities local governments are involved in, local economic development in particular. Author(s): Collins, Samantha Source(s): , The local government handbook South Africa; 2012 145 p., ill., maps The local government handbook South Africa 2012 2nd…
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LUMS – McGill : Social enterprise development center
Abstract: The SEDC programme on governance in Pakistan is designed to fill the gap in research on governance by providing independent scholarly advice to decision makers on how to address the current crisis in governance and contributing to intellectual debate on the topic. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Lahore university of management sciences (LUMS), Lahore…
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Pan African council of LGs
Abstract: The Pan African Council of local governments is the principal policy making body of the UCLGA (United Cities and Local Governments of Africa). It is charged to translate the policy decided by the General Assembly into strategies and implementation programs. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 United cities and local governments of Africa (UCLGA), [Pretoria]…
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Decentralized cooperation and management of urban services in southern countries : an application on water supply services in Senegal
Abstract: Institutional economics and collective action theories are used to show that a new urban water supply model based on decentralized cooperation and a strengthening of local authorities capabilities is the only way to improve access at low prices, especially for poor urban dwellers. Author(s): Cissé, Arona Source(s): , 6 p. Published: 2011 Hyper articles…