Tag: Nigeria
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Democracy and poverty reduction in Nigeria : a case study of Rivers State : 1999-2007
Abstract: The findings from 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State, Nigeria, show that the democratic experience has impacted little to the poverty situation of the people of Rivers State. Author(s): Nna, Nekabari Johnson; Igwe, Prince Ikechukwu Source(s): , Journal of language, technology & entrepreneurship in Africa; Vol. 2, No. 2 p. 131-162, ill.,…
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De-scaling without democratic substance : water provisioning in peripheral Kano, Nigeria
Abstract: The case of informal water supply near Kano, Nigeria, is used to highlight an expanding form of service provision in African cities and the democratic problems associated with it. Users are increasingly dependent on neo-traditional politics, rather than democratically controlled institutions. Author(s): Andrae, Gunilla Source(s): , Bulletin de l’APAD; 31-32 16 p., ill., tab…
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Managing project team in local government
Abstract: The need for good project management and team management to achieve local government goals is discussed with special reference to Nigeria. Project teams can avoid bureaucratization, muster the necessary expertise, apply cost-benefit analysis, and use management by objectives. Author(s): Amujiri, B.A. Source(s): , [Journal of religion and human relations; Vol. 1, No. 3] p.…
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Decentralization and public service delivery in Nigeria
Abstract: This literature review of decentralization and public service delivery in Nigeria summarizes literature on access to, use of, and satisfaction with economic and social rural services and the impact of access to rural services on agricultural productivity or development outcomes, or both. Author(s): Okojie, Christiana Source(s): , NSSP background paper; 4 v, 61 p.,…
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Women’s empowerment and good governance through community radio : best experiences for an action research process
Abstract: This collection of articles seeks to contribute to the impact of community radio on governance issues especially related to gender equality and women’s rights. The publication is part of a two-year participatory action research process to address the challenges to women’s participation in democracy. Author(s): Solervicens, Marcelo Source(s): , [136] p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Project planning and implementation at the local government level : lessons of experience
Abstract: Several factors contribute to the failure of local government projects in making appreciable impacts. The most serious ones have to do with institutional instability and policies working at cross purposes. The paper identifies 6 policy areas in rectifying the failings. Author(s): Oladipo, Jimoh A. Source(s): , European journal of social sciences; Vol. 6, No.…
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Green governance : the case of Akassa community forests management and development plan
Abstract: This study of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria shows how environmental degradation associated with oil exploration has been shaped by corporate development strategy and how practice of devolution of powers over resource management reinforced the hegemony of the ruling class. Author(s): Joab-Peterside, Sofiri Source(s): , Niger delta economies of violence project working papers;…
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Introducing invisible local governance : contribution to the parallel session on traditional structure and local governance
Abstract: This study from Nigeria emphasizes that informal indigenous governance systems are as much structures of local indigenous governance as are traditional rulers. Their invisibility actually makes them effective. Formal and informal linkages exist between these informal institutions and formal ones. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): , 5 p. Published: 2004 World bank], [Washington, DC (English…
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction in Africa : the politics of local-central relations
Abstract: Evidence from Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania shows that decentralization is unlikely to lead to more pro-poor outcomes without a serious effort to strengthen and broaden accountability mechanisms at both local and national levels. Author(s): Crook, Richard C. Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 77-88 Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published:…