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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Non-state actors and local authorities in development
Abstract: This thematic programme “Non-state actors and local authorities in development” aims at encouraging non-state actors and local authorities, both from the EU and in developing countries, to get more involved in development issues. It is a programme of the DG EuropeAid Development and Cooperation. Author(s): EU Source(s): , Published: 2011 European commission (EC), Brussels…
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Governing the public shere : civil society regulation in Africa : introduction
Abstract: This is the introductory chapter to “(Dis) enabling the public sphere: civil society regulation in Africa (Volume 1)”, a book on the regulatory environment under which civil society operates in Africa. The book focuses on civil society-state relations, existing NGO laws, and NGO policies. Author(s): Moyo, Bhekinkosi Source(s): , 24 p. Published: 2010 Southern…
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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:…