Tag: popular participation
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PGIS’s relevance, applicability and conditions in local rural development : a case study with village development planning in Bach Ma national park buffer zone, Vietnam
Abstract: The relevance of participatory GIS (PGIS) for developing countries was examined, especially in relation to village development planning in Vietnam. The need for keeping the local community’s needs in mind is emphasized. The relation of PGIS to rural development is not always straightforward. Author(s): Nguyen Thuy Trang Source(s): , vi, 102 p., ill., graphs,…
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Assessment of participatory budgeting in Brazil : Inter-American development bank (IADB)
Abstract: The main objective of the study is to assess the extent to which participatory budgeting in five Brazilian cities and one State is fostering the efficient and democratic allocation of resources and citizen involvement in the planning and management of their localities. Author(s): Serageldin, Mona Source(s): , 70 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published:…
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Waiting for democracy : the politics of choice in natural resource decentralization
Abstract: This report examines ways in which reforms of decentralization involving natural resources could be designed and implemented in law and in practice to improve their social and environmental outcomes. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse Craig Source(s): , WRI report ix, 140 p., ill., 26 cm WRI report Published: 2004 World resources institute, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Peasantry and bureaucracy in decentralization in Bhutan
Abstract: A descriptive account of the decentralization process in Bhutan is presented. Decentralization began in the early 1980s. The paper interprets decentralization as an approach towards diversity and pluralism among different communities. Author(s): Ura, Karma Source(s): , Discussion paper / Institute of developing economies (IDE); 17 [40] p Discussion paper / Institute of developing economies…
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Lands of the poor : local environmental governance and the decentralized management of natural resources
Abstract: This paper argues that good, local-level mechanisms for environmental governance are likely to lead to productive natural resource management practices that improve the productivity of local rural economies. At the same time they can enhance local responsibility, accountability and local democracy. Author(s): Bonfiglioli, Angelo Source(s): , viii, 150 p., ill. Published: 2004 United nations…
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Tools to support transparency in local governance
Abstract: This toolkit offers practical tools that civil society organizations and other advocacy groups can use in their efforts to promote more effective citizen participation and for combating corruption in cities. Author(s): UN-Habitat; Transparency International Source(s): , Urban governance toolkit series xii, [89] p., ill., graphs, tabs Urban governance toolkit series Published: 2004 UN-Habitat [etc.],…
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MSP resource portal : building your capacity to facilitate Multi-stakeholder processes and social learning
Abstract: This portal provides access to information on how to facilitate participatory learning processes with various stakeholders. This includes material relating to rural development processes, sustainable resource management or participatory community development. Author(s): WUR Source(s): , Published: 2004 Wageningen UR, Wageningen (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://portals.wi.wur.nl/msp/
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Balancing rural poverty reduction and citizen participation : the contradictions of Uganda’s decentralization program
Abstract: Uganda’s ambitious decentralization program is analysed in terms of a ‘‘Dual-Mode’’ system of local governance. In the absence of a culture of transparency and downward accountability, efficient service delivery and local empowerment will be hard to combine. Author(s): Francis, Paul; James, Robert Source(s): World development; 31(2003)2, p. 325-337, ill., tabs World development 31(2003)2 Published:…
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Devolution as a threat to democratic decision-making in forestry? : findings from three states in India
Abstract: The conflict between the state devolution policy of Joint Forest Management and the exercise of democratic local control over forest management in India is examined with regard to livelihood and forest quality improvement. Author(s): Sarin, Madhu; Singh, Neera M.; Sundar, Nandini; Bhogal, Ranu K. Source(s): , Working paper / Overseas development institute (ODI); 197…