Tag: mozambique

• The state of local economic development in Mozambique

  Abstract: The main delivery vehicles for local economic development in Mozambique are described, the most prominent one being that of the Local Economic Development Agencies. In addition, a wide range of internationally funded projects promote local entrepreneurship and market linkages. Author(s): Penninkhoff, Petra Source(s): , vi, 67 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2009 Royal tropical…

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  January 1, 2009

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  agricultural development, development assistance, economic development, enterprise development, international co-operation, Local Government, marketing, mozambique

• Lessons learned from Norway’s support for decentralisation and local government reform in developing countries

  Abstract: The Norwegian participation in a number of local development and local governance programmes and projects over the past 20 years is analysed. Part 1 of the report summarises experiences across all the selected programmes and presents a synthesised overview of lessons learned. Author(s): Aasen, Berit Source(s): , Norad report : discussion; 22a 66 p…

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  January 1, 2008

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  decentralization in government, development assistance, Governance, malawi, mozambique, nepal, rural planning, South Africa, sri lanka, tanzania, vietnam, zambia

• Building sustainable local development through participatory governance and sub-national capacity development : why development and international support failures in Africa?

  Abstract: The author describes the conditions for successful decentralization and good local governance, leading to poverty reduction and local economic development. Strengthening local governments and promoting civil society organizations and small and medium enterprises are named as key requirements. Author(s): Massuanganhe, Israel Jacob Source(s): , 6 p. Published: 2006 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF)…

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  January 1, 2006

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  Africa, Capacity Building, civil society, decentralization in government, Governance, mozambique, popular participation

• Local governance and ICTs research network for Africa (LOG-IN Africa) = Le réseau de la gouvernance locale et de recherches en TICs pour l’Afrique

  Abstract: LOG-IN Africa is a African network of researchers from Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, and Uganda, which will assess the current state of e-local governance initiatives in Africa, and in particular how ICTs are being used to realize good local governance. Author(s): CAFRAD Source(s): , Published: 2006 African training and research…

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  communication technology, ethiopia, Governance, information networks, information technology, Kenya, Local Government, mauritius, Morocco, mozambique, research, senegal, South Africa, Uganda

• Community driven development (CDD) : toolkit for national stocktaking and review

  Abstract: This toolkit emphasizes the need for coherent action in all five dimensions of community driven development: community empowerment; empowerment of local government; realignment of central and national sectors; accountability; and capacity development. Author(s): Heemskerk, Willem; Campen, Wim Van; Baltissen, Gerard Source(s): , iii, 77 p., ill., tabs 3rd draft Published: 2006 Royal tropical institute…

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  accountability, africa south of sahara, Capacity Building, community participation, development policy, Empowerment, evaluation, Local Government, mozambique, senegal

• State recognition of traditional authority in Mozambique : the nexus of community representation and state assistance

  Abstract: The provisions of Decree 15/2000 in Mozambique for decentralization, nation building, rural development, civic education, community participation, and recognition of traditional authorities are an ambiguous mix of community-representation and state-assistance. Author(s): Buur, Lars; Kyed, Helene Maria Source(s): , Discussion paper / Nordiska afrikainstitutet; 28 30 p., ill., 25 cm Discussion paper / Nordiska afrikainstitutet…

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  January 1, 2005

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  community leadership, customary law, decentralization in government, indigenous populations, Local Government, mozambique, political participation, representative government

• Decentralizing government and centralizing gender in southern Africa : lessons from the South African experience

  Abstract: This paper argues that: (1) effective involvement of women in local governance is predicated both on the approach adopted by political parties and on how women are organized at the local level; and (2) neo-liberal policies may serve to undermine the potential for gender-sensitive service delivery. Author(s): Beall, Jo Source(s): , Occasional paper /…

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  angola, cultural and social anthropology, decentralization in government, democracy, gender, Local Government, mozambique, political participation, social aspects, South Africa, southern africa, Women, zambia, zimbabwe

• UNCDF local development : investing in pro-poor infrastructure and services

  Abstract: The UNCDF local development programme supports projects for sustainable development and poverty reduction especially in rural areas of least developed countries, destilling and disseminating policy lessons, and providing technical advisory services. Author(s): UNCDF Source(s): , Published: 2004 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), [New York, NY] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.uncdf.org/english/local_development/

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  Africa, Asia, bangladesh, decentralization in government, Local Government, mali, mozambique, popular participation, poverty alleviation, public services, Uganda

• Applying the comprehensive LED approach : the case of Mozambique

  Abstract: This case study from Mozambique shows how the Local Economic Development (LED) Approach can be implemented in post-conflict situations. It also provides a step-by-step account of the creation of a Local Economic Development Agency (LEDA) and proposes recommendations for future policy orientations. Author(s): Boekel, Geert Van; Logtestijn, Majon Van Source(s): , vii, 51 p.,…

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  January 1, 2004

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  decentralization in government, development policy, development strategies, economic development, Local Government, mozambique

• Constraints and perspectives on democracy in Mozambique : report on NiZA conference, The Hague, February 1, 2002

  Abstract: In 2002, a conference about the constraints and perspectives of democracy in Mozambique was held in The Hague to discuss how to strengthen democracy and how to prevent the escalation of political tensions. Author(s): Doeleman, Elma Source(s): , [22] p., 29 cm Published: 2002 Netherlands institute for Southern Africa (NiZA), Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: /…

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  January 1, 2002

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  decentralization in government, democracy, development assistance, dispute settlement, Local Government, mozambique, political conditions