Tag: Local Government
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Local community participation for sustainable water resource management
Abstract: The concept of subsidiarity in governance is illustrated using the case of the Azraq Oasis Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) project in Jordan, where the REWARD methodology was used to enhancing ownership, transparency and empowerment at the local level. Author(s): Haddad, Fidaa Fawwaz Source(s): , 8 p., ill. Published: 2011 International water association (IWA),…
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Panchayats and economic development
Abstract: The international literature on the relationship between decentralization and development is reviewed and the preconditions and reforms needed to strengthen and deepen the panchayat system to make them catalysts of development in India are identified. Author(s): Govinda Rao, M.; Raghunadan, T.R. Source(s): , Working paper / National institute of public finance and policy; 2011-86…
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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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Climate change, empowerment and accountability
Abstract: This GSDRC helpdesk report examines how climate change policy and interventions best work to empower poor and vulnerable individuals and communities and effectively utilise accountability mechanisms to ensure their concerns are addressed. Author(s): McDevitt, Andrew; Huq, Saleemul Source(s): , Helpdesk research report; [HD738] 19 p Helpdesk research report [HD738] Published: 2010 University of Birmingham].…