Tag: Local Government
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Why quality matters : a multi-level analysis of decentralization, local government performance and legitimating beliefs in post-conflict Sierra Leone
Abstract: A study of the effect of political decentralization in post-conflict Sierra Leone on legitimization shows that improvements in service delivery under conditions of decentralized governments are associated with greater trust in local government authorities. Author(s): Sacks, Audrey; Larizza, Marco Source(s): , 16 p., ill., graphs, map Published: 2011 University of Essex. Institute for democracy…
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Food security in South Africa : perceptions of the role of local government
Abstract: This paper examines the role that local government might play in promoting food security for people living with HIV in a democratic governance context. It examines local government’s role in food security through interviews with local councilors in the Tshwane area. Author(s): Steyn, Justin G. Source(s): , 9 p. Published: 2011 IDASA’s governance and…
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Street trading in Cape Town CBD : a study of the relationship between local government and street traders
Abstract: A survey among 71 street traders in Cape Town indicates that there is a positive relationship between traders and the City of Cape Town, but that local government does not live up to expectation when it comes to the facilitation of informal business development. Policy recommendations are provided. Author(s): Heerden, Schalk Willem Van Source(s):…
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VNG international’s Local government capacity programme
Abstract: The 2012-2016 plan for the Local Government Capacity Programme (LGCP) Programme of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) is outlined. The consequences of the new priorities of Dutch international development policy (water, agriculture, security, reproductive health) are highlighted. Author(s): VNG Source(s): , 10 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 VNG international, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Titling against grabbing? : critiques and conundrums around land formalisation in southeast Asia : paper
Abstract: This paper draws on land titling experience in several South-East Asian countries to illustrate some of the problems and the ways in which land titling is understood by different actors vis-a-vis issues of security of tenure. Author(s): Hirsch, Philip Source(s): , 17 p. Published: 2011 Erasmus university Rotterdam (EUR). International institute of social studies…
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Managing water locally : an essential dimension of community water development
Abstract: This report argues that the potential of community-based water resource management has been undervalued. Effective CBWRM requires the integration of all institutions, from central government to community level, combining both technical expertise and local knowledge. Author(s): Bunclark, Lisa Source(s): , 95 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011 Institution of civil engineers [etc.], London…
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The role of local government in local economic development promotion at the district level in Ghana : a study of the Ejisu-Juaben municipal assembly
Abstract: Local governments in Ghana are not able to effectively promote local economic development (LED) as a result of inadequate capacity in terms of funds, logistics and human resources. The central government should strengthen local governments in the process of LED. Author(s): Oduro-Ofori, Eric Source(s): , xix, 274 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011…
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Improving educational quality through enhancing community participation : results from a randomised field experiment in Indonesia
Abstract: The effect of four approaches to strengthening school committees and subsequently improving learning outcomes in public primary schools in Indonesia was evaluated. Linkage (= facilitated collaboration between the school committee and the village council) was found to be the most cost effective. Author(s): Pradhan, Menno Source(s): , 48 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011…
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Recognising community voice and dissatisfaction : a civil society perspective on local governance in South Africa
Abstract: The meaning of community protests for local governance in South Africa is examined. The report is organized into 3 sections: concepts of participation and democracy; state-organised structures of participation; and community-created spaces of participation, including protest action. Author(s): Van Donk, Mirjam Source(s): , 136 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 Good governance learning network…
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The application of public asset management in Indonesian local government : a case study in south Sulawesi province
Abstract: The problems faced by local government in applying a public asset management framework were examined, using a case from South Sulawesi, Indonesia. They include the absence of an institutional and legal framework, the non-profit principle of public assets, and the non-availability of data. Author(s): Hanis, Muhammad Hasbi; Trigunarsyah, Bambang; Susilawati, Connie Source(s): , Journal…