Tag: nongovernmental organizations
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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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IDASA – Blog
Abstract: A blog by Idasa, an independent South African public interest organisation committed to promoting sustainable democracy based on active citizenship, democratic institutions, and social justice. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 Institute for democracy in South Africa (IDASA), Cape Town [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://idasa.wordpress.com/
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Strengthening popular participation in the African union : a guide to AU structures and processese
Abstract: The African Union’s objectives include promotion of peace, security, Author(s): Chitiga, Rudo; Manby, Bronwen; Houghton, Irungu Source(s): , An Open society institute network publication (AfriMAP) vi, 66 p., ill., maps, tabs An Open society institute network publication (AfriMAP) Published: 2009 Open society initiative for southern Africa (OSISA) [etc.], [Johannesburg etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-920355-24-1/ Link:…
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Indonesia : a civil society budget movement?
Abstract: This budget brief focuses on the high level of citizen participation in budget analysis and advocacy in Indonesia, with collaboration among 100+ organizations. It provides details about how the movement emerged and offers lessons learned for other civil society budget initiatives. Author(s): Budlender, Debbie; Satriyo, Hana A. Source(s): , Budget brief / International budget…
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Institutional choice and recognition in the formation and consolidation of local democracy
Abstract: Case studies from around the world are used to explore the effects of institutional choices and recognition by governments, development agencies and large NGOs on three dimensions of democracy: 1) representation, 2) citizenship, and 3) the public domain. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Chhatre, Ashwini; Lankina, Tomila V. Source(s): , Representation, equity and environment working…
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Beyond elections : an online documentary
Abstract: This documentary takes you across the Americas, from Venezuela’s communal councils to Brazil’s participatory budgeting and from grassroots movements to cooperatives, to clarify the nature of democracy. Author(s): Fox, Michael; Leindecker, Sílvia Source(s): , 2:34 min., ill. Published: 2008 Estreito Meios, [S.l.] (English; Spanish ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.beyondelections.com/2008/07/beyond-elections-documentary-coming.html
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Reforming health systems : the role of NGOs in decentralization : lessons from Kenya and Ethiopia
Abstract: This study proposes that failure to integrate non-governmental organizations and weak inter-sectoral collaboration can hinder overall progress towards decentralization of health governance and the realization of improved health performance in both Ethiopia and Kenya. Author(s): Wamai, Richard G. Source(s): , 19 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 International society for third-sector research (ISTR), [Baltimore, MD…
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Institutional choice and recognition in the formation and consolidation of local democracy : introduction
Abstract: Following decentralization reforms, governments, international development agencies and large non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been transferring power to a wide range of local institutions, including customary authorities and NGOs to the detriment of the authority of local governments. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Chhatre, Ashwini; Lankina, Tomila V. Source(s): , Conservation and society; vol. 6, no.…
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South Africa’s NGOs and the quest for development
Abstract: Author(s): Nzimakwe, Thokozani Ian Source(s): , International NGO journal (INGOJ); Vol. 3, No. 5 p. 90-97 International NGO journal (INGOJ) Vol. 3, No. 5 Published: 2008 Academic journals, [Nairobi etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /1993-8225 Link: http://www.academicjournals.org/INGOJ/PDF/Pdf2008/May/Nzimakwe.pdf