Tag: Local Government
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Bringing women into local governance : a review of enabling mechanisms in South Africa
Abstract: This article assesses South Africa’s progress in establishing a constitutional and legislative framework for engaging women in participatory democracy. Recommendations are made to ensure that more poor women are engaged in local decision-making. Author(s): Hicks, Janine Source(s): , Community development journal; Vol. 46, No. 3 p. 351-364 Community development journal Vol. 46, No. 3…
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State of the art of local governance : challenges for the next decade : proceedings of the workshop
Abstract: In 2010, a workshop was held in Visby, Sweden, to sum up the insights gained so far and to identify and discuss the key challenges for the coming decade. Among others, local democracy can be seen as a tool for development but also as undermining, paralleling and legitimizing the state. Author(s): Jörgensen, Bent; Dellnas,…
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Adopting corporate communication in local government units for successful government reform initiatives
Abstract: This paper specifically looks at the role of communication, particularly corporate communication, in gaining support and sympathy of the public opinion to aid in the success of government reform initiatives at the local level in the Philippines. Author(s): Ferido, Miguel Source(s): , [20] p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Nagoya university. Graduate school of international…
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The importance of the informal economy for local economic development (LED) in Africa
Abstract: This short paper argues that LED strategies can only succeed by taking the informal sector into account. Simultaneously, the LED process provides a major opportunity for improving the performance of the informal sector in Africa in terms of income generation and employment for the poor. Author(s): Hobson, Emma Wadie Source(s): , Knowledge brief; 2…
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Municipal local economic development and the multiplier effect : piloting a community enterprise identification method in South Africa and Namibia
Abstract: Each local economy is unique, and has its own opportunities. The ’Plugging the Leaks’ method recognizes that communities themselves know best how money enters and exits their area. By working collectively to improve their local economy, local communities are able to re-circulate cash internally. Author(s): Heideman, Lucienne Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance…
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Empowerment of rural women : the role of gender-responsive governance and institutions : report of the secretary-general
Abstract: The report examines the contributions of gender-responsive governance and institutions to rural women’s empowerment. The role of local governments is highlighted. It was prepared for the fifty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which took place from 27 February to 9 March 2012. Author(s): ECOSOC Source(s): , 20 p. Published: 2011…
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From international land deals to local informal agreements : regulations of and local reactions to agricultural investments in Madagascar : draft conference paper
Abstract: This article analyses the dynamics of local politics within the framework of large-scale farmland acquisition projects in Madagascar, using the case of the 1.3 million ha land acquisition by Daewoo for export of palm oil and maize to South Korea. Author(s): Perrine, Burnod Source(s): , 16 p. draft Published: 2011 Erasmus university Rotterdam (EUR).…
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SODNET : Social development network
Abstract: SODNET’s main aim is to promote and facilitate effective strategic alliances among members and interested groups within Kenya. It uses citizen’s engagement in enforcing accountability for the improvement of service delivery. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Social development network (SODNET), Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.sodnet.org/
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Decentralisation in Commonwealth Africa : experiences from Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania
Abstract: Case studies of decentralization policies in sub-Saharan Africa are used to inform lessons learned and policy recommendations to guide decision-makers worldwide. It is clear from the analysis that there is no ‘one size fits all’ design of decentralization policy. Author(s): Kathyola, Janet; Job, Oluwatoyin Source(s): , xx, 291 p., ill., tabs, 24 cm Published:…
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The effectiveness of local business service centres in disseminating information to woman entrepreneurs in Gauteng, South Africa
Abstract: This article examines the effectiveness of local business service centres (LBSCs) as information dissemination operations. It was found that black women entrepreneurs were not aware of the services and a special outreach effort in the townships is called for. Author(s): Chiloane-Tsoka, Evelyn G. Source(s): , Gender & behaviour; vol. 9, no. 1 p. 3566-3579…