Tag: political participation
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Local government association of Zambia
Abstract: The LGAZ wants to achieve a democratic and participative local government, more responsive to the needs and aspirations of the citizens and assists local authorities through advocacy, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in public, civil society and private sectors. Author(s): Zambia Source(s): , Published: 2009 Local government association of Zambia (LGAZ), Lusaka…
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Tracking local development in west Africa : a holistic and participatory approach
Abstract: In this video the methodology of the Participatory Development Assessment research project is introduced, which aims to improve the evaluation of development interventions in Africa. The video contains an interview supported with images from the field (Northern Ghana and Southern Burkina Faso). Author(s): Geest, Kees Van Der Source(s): , 10:26 min., ill. Published: 2009…
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Local autonomy and citizen participation in Tanzania : from a local government reform perspective
Abstract: Author(s): Chaligha, Amon Source(s): , Special paper / Research on poverty alleviation (REPOA); 08.26 xi, 31 p., ill., maps, tabs Special paper / Research on poverty alleviation (REPOA) 08.26 Published: 2008 Mkuki na Nyota, Dar es Salaam (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-9987-08-001-4/ Link: http://www.repoa.or.tz/documents_storage/Publications/Special%20Paper%20No.%2008.26.pdf
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Decentralization, local power and women’s rights : global trends in participation, representation and access to public services : policy recommendations
Abstract: The document comprises a set of policy recommendations that define a global agenda on gender and decentralization. It is intended as a resource for action, to be taken up by policy-makers, politicians, multilateral, bilateral and donor agencies, and civil society organizations. Author(s): IDRC Source(s): , 12 p. Published: 2008 International development research centre (IDRC)…
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International guidelines on decentralisation and the strengthening of local authorities
Abstract: These “Guidelines on decentralization and strengthening of local authorities” may serve as a catalyst for policy and institutional reform at the national level to further enable and empower local authorities to improve urban governance. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , vi, 22 p. Published: 2007 United nations human settlements programme (UN-HABITAT), Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-92-113-1952-1/ Link:…
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Gender, local governance, and culture
Abstract: This paper examines some of the ways in which Pakistan’s local governance system attempts to create legitimate spaces for women’s political participation. Obstacles arise from an interaction of maladministration, legal ambiguities, and local customs. Author(s): Zaman, Jawziya F. Source(s): , Briefing paper : governance / UK aid, Department for international development [6] p Briefing…
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An enabling environment for public participation in local government
Abstract: Since the early 1990s, leaders of the new South Africa embarked on a process of devolving political and administrative authority and transferred it to independent local-level statutory agency, for example to municipalities or local councils and ward committees. Author(s): Nyalunga, Dumisani Source(s): , International NGO journal (INGOJ); Vol. 1, No. 1 [6] p International…
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State recognition of traditional authority in Mozambique : the nexus of community representation and state assistance
Abstract: The provisions of Decree 15/2000 in Mozambique for decentralization, nation building, rural development, civic education, community participation, and recognition of traditional authorities are an ambiguous mix of community-representation and state-assistance. Author(s): Buur, Lars; Kyed, Helene Maria Source(s): , Discussion paper / Nordiska afrikainstitutet; 28 30 p., ill., 25 cm Discussion paper / Nordiska afrikainstitutet…