Tag: netherlands
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The Hague academy for local governance : training programme 2013
Abstract: The Hague Academy for Local Governance offers open enrolment courses, tailor-made training programmes, study visits and masterclasses on participation, accountability, fiscal issues, local economic development, peacebuilding, (female) leadership, climate change, and water governance. Author(s): Klokke, Rebke; Hague Academy For Local Governance Source(s): , 32 p., ill. Published: 2013 The Hague academy for local governance,…
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FLOW : Funding leadership and opportunities for women
Abstract: Funding Leadership and Opportunities for Women (FLOW) is a fund that has been set up by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. It finances 34 projects focusing on security, economic self-reliance and political participation in more than 100 countries. Author(s): Netherlands Source(s): , Published: 2012 Ministry of foreign affairs of the Netherlands,…
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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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Talent for governance
Abstract: The Hague Academy for Local Governance organises practice-oriented training courses for people involved in local governance: mayors, civil servants, citizens, consultants and other professionals working on strengthening local democracy worldwide. Author(s): Hague Academy For Local Governance Source(s): , Published: 2010 Hague academy for local governance, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.thehagueacademy.nl/home/
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Local level governance of natural resources and the environment : briefing note for embassies
Abstract: This reference note on land governance is developed for the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, particularly embassies. The aim of this note is to facilitate the inclusion of land governance in the context analysis of the multi annual strategic plans of the embassies in guest countries. Author(s): KIT Source(s): , 16 p. Published: 2009…
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Giving local government a more central place in development : an examination of donor support for decentralisation
Abstract: Funding is critical for running local governments, and calls for fiscal decentralization and aligned donor support. Capacity building is needed for all those involved in the process at all levels. Specific attention has to be paid to empowering the poor in local communities. Author(s): Nibbering, Jan Willem; Swart, Rolf Source(s): , [A rich menu…
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Participatory planning for sustainable communities : international experience in mediation, negotiation and engagement in making plans
Abstract: This paper looks at experiences with changing planning practices around the world, moving from public participation to participatory planning. Different approaches to mediation and negotiation are described and recommendations how to increase public engagement in making plans are made. Author(s): UK Source(s): , Published: 2007 Communities and local government, [London] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Municipal partnerships in combating HIV and AIDS : municipal cooperation between Namibia, South Africa and the Netherlands
Abstract: Analyses the relationship between local government and HIV and AIDS, including eight examples of twinning projects between Namibian, South African and Dutch municipalities. Author(s): Meijer, Nienke; Sprangers, Esther Source(s): , 23 p., ill., maps Published: 2007 VNG international, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.vng-international.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/publicationsAndTools/Municipal_Partnerships_in_combating_HIV_and_AIDS_pdf.pdf