Tag: poverty alleviation
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State and governance : the limits of decentralisation
Abstract: The lessons of the experience of those countries where decentralization has had a positive impact suggest that devolution of power and the control of resources at the local level can only work to improve conditions when the State itself is committed to State and governance. Author(s): Chabal, Patrick Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-01 16…
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District assemblies in a fix : the perils of self-seeking tendencies in decentralisation policy reforms in Malawi
Abstract: Placed in the broader context of political, economic and social transformation of Malawi, this paper says that unless self-seeking tendencies are tamed, the trinity of good governance, development and poverty reduction in the evolving structures of local government will remain an unattainable ideal. Author(s): Chinsinga, Blessings Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 32, no. 1…
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Rural livelihoods, poverty reduction, and food security in Southern Africa : is CBNRM the answer?
Abstract: This paper focuses on the socio-economic benefits of community-based natural resource management and its contributions to rural livelihoods, its impact on poverty and food security, and a comparison with other land use and development options. Author(s): Arntzen, Jaap; Setlhogile, Tshepo; Barnes, Jon Source(s): , v, 35 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 International resources…
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Multi-donor support to civil society and engaging with ‘non-traditional’ civil society : a light-touch review of DFID’s portfolio
Abstract: A study of multi-donor models support of ‘non-traditional’ civil society to scale up civil society engagement, including that of local government associations, with the state for enhanced governance and poverty reduction was carried out in Latin America and Asia. Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher; Wells, Adrian; Sharma, Bhavna; Mendizabal, Enrique Source(s): , 66 p., ill., maps,…
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Decentralization and local governance in Asia and the Pacific
Abstract: The UNDP Regional Centre in Bangkok is engaged in 3 focal areas: (1) strengthening local democratic governance; (2) achieving the MDGs at the local level; and (3) decentralized governance in conflict and post-crisis situations. RDLG/1/9 Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Published: 2007 United nations development programme (UNDP). Asia-Pacific regional centre, Bangkok [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Development research centre on citizenship, participation and accountability
Abstract: The Centre helps improve the relationships between marginalized people and the institutions that affect their lives through a network of researchers and practitioners dealing with citizenship, local-global interaction, and intercommunal violence. Author(s): IDS Source(s): , Published: 2007 University of Sussex. Institute of development studies (IDS). Development research centre (DRC) on citizenship, participation and accountability,…
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When is decentralization in forest management a success and when is it a failure? : case studies from the Philippines
Abstract: The study shows that decentralization reforms require highly capable community organizations and self-management capacity. It was found that a mix of site-specific interventions and community endeavors that focus on securing local livelihoods has led to some success. Author(s): Balooni, K.; Pulhin, J.M.; Inoue, M. Source(s): , 18 p. Published: 2007 Indiana university. Digital library…
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Participation : from tyranny to transformation? : exploring new approaches to participation in development
Abstract: [Partial preview] In this volume, development and other social policy scholars and practitioners show how participation can help produce genuine transformation for marginalized communities. It captures the recent convergence between participatory development and participatory governance. Author(s): Hickey, Samuel; Mohan, Giles Source(s): , [292] p., ill., tabs 3rd impr Published: 2007 Zed, London [etc.] (English…
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Governance for agricultural and rural development program
Abstract: IFPRI’s Governance for Agricultural and Rural Development Program aims to support countries in their efforts to improve governance by researching governance issues that are essential for achieving food security and promoting equitable and sustainable agricultural and rural development. Author(s): IFPRI Source(s): , [2] p., ill. Published: 2007 International food policy research institute (IFPRI), Washington,…
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Deepening democracy through local participation : examining the ward committee system as a form of local participation in Bonteheuvel in the Western Cape
Abstract: A case from Western Cape was used to examine the South African experience in the disconnect between the institutional arrangements to foster participation introduced by the state after 1994 and the ability of the poor to engage with the state through these institutional arrangements. Author(s): Esau, Michelle Source(s): , 31 p. Published: 2007 University…