Tag: nongovernmental organizations
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Open forum for CSO development effectiveness
Abstract: Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Open forum for CSO development effectiveness, Brussels (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cso-effectiveness.org/?lang=en
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Analyzing methods to achieve successful development
Abstract: To identify and analyze ‘best practices’ for successful development, 10 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were interviewed during a two-month stay in Arusha, Tanzania in 2010. The importance of working with local governments and integrating in the community were emphasized. Author(s): Thode, Ashley G. Source(s): , International journal for service learning in engineering; Vol. 6, No.1…
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Choice, recognition and the democracy effects of decentralization
Abstract: Often large development agencies choose to work with a wide range of other local interlocutors, including deconcentrated agents, private bodies, customary authorities, and NGOs. As a result, fledgling local governments are receiving few public powers and face competition for legitimacy. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , Working paper / Swedish International centre for local…
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Social development : putting people first : social accountability & demand for good governance
Abstract: DFGG aims to strengthen the capacity of NGOs, the media, local communities, and the private sector to hold authorities accountable for better development results. DFGG mechanisms can be initiated and supported by the state, citizens or both but very often they operate from the bottom-up. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011 World bank,…
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Module 13: Strengthening rural governance, institutions, and citizen participation using ICT
Abstract: ICT for governance, in the form of e-governance, e-services, and e-democracy, is a vital component of rural development. How governments, civil society groups, and NGOs offer their services in rural areas determines the extent to which improvements in agriculture reduce poverty. Author(s): Belden, Cory; Birner, Regina Source(s): , [30] p., ill., tabs Published: 2011…
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Policy & practice blog : the latest news, stories, reports, opnion and analysis from Oxfam policy & practice staff around the world : subject: governance
Abstract: Oxfam Policy & Practice staff blogs on governance issues and gives the latest news, stories, reports, opinion and analysis from around the world. Author(s): Oxfam International Source(s): , Published: 2011 Oxfam GB, Oxford (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/blog/subject/governance
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Participation for what : social change or social control?
Abstract: In this collection of papers, the very concept of participation in development processes is questioned, using cases from Latin America, Kenya, and Nepal. The authors question donor-stimulated forms of participation as self-evidently positive, both theoretically and empirically. Author(s): Gómez, Georgina M.; Berner, Erhard Source(s): , 262 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs, 22 cm Published:…
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Promouvoir la bonne gouvernance des entités territoriales décentralisées et des provinces en RDC : atelier d’écriture
Abstract: The objective of this writeshop was to extract the lessons from the most significant experiences gained in the area of promoting good governance. The participants were drawn from Cordaid, a Dutch NGO, and partner organizations in South Kivu and Eastern Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Author(s): Klaver, Dieuwke Source(s): , Publication occasionnelle xv, 47…
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GGLN : Good governance learning network : promoting participatory and effective democratic local governance
Abstract: The GGLN is a network of South African non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that aims to promote participatory, effective, accountable and pro-poor local governance. Objectives include the documentation and dissemination of good practices, capacity building, and advocacy. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Good governance learning network (GGLN), Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ggln.org.za/