Tag: poverty alleviation
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Managing informality : local government practices and approaches towards the informal economy : learning examples from five African countries
Abstract: This report presents six case studies from across different African countries – including Kenya, Mali, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania – featuring local governments’ utilization of innovative approaches to better manage the informal economy or sector thereof in their localities. Author(s): David, Susanne Source(s): , 97 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2012 South African…
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The role of land tools with respect to land access and tenure security for the poor : cases from Anglophone peri-urban Africa
Abstract: Three peri-urban areas in Zambia, Namibia and Botswana were studied to evaluate the poverty alleviating impact of innovative tools for the formalization of informal settlements. These tools can be considered a useful addition, but appear to have mixed results. Author(s): Asperen, Paul Van; Zevenbergen, Jaap Source(s): , 25 p., ill., tabs Published: 2012 World…
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An integrated and inclusive rural economy
Abstract: According to chapter 6 of the National Development Plan, rural communities require greater economic and political opportunities to overcome poverty and ensure quality access to basic services, health care, education and food security. Better intergovernmental relations will improve rural governance. Author(s): South Africa Source(s): , p. 217-234, ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2012 South…
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Commune-based land allocation for poverty reduction in Cambodia : achievements and lessons learned from the project: Land allocation for social and economic development (LASED)
Abstract: The liberal land reform in Cambodia has produced good results, but has turned out to be quantitatively ineffective in the distribution of state public land for the poor through social land concessions. New instruments are needed, including the regularization of unauthorized land use. Author(s): Müller, Franz-Volker Source(s): , 23 p., ill., maps, tabs Published:…
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The promotion of developmental local government to facilitate a developmental state
Abstract: The concept developmental state is clarified and the post-apartheid local government sphere and its own set of challenges is examined. Developmental local government is also explored. The challenges that hinder municipalities in their attempts to facilitate a developmental state are assessed. Author(s): Madumo, Onkgopotse S. Source(s): , Administratio publica; Vol. 20, Issue 3 p.…
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Operationalising inter-governmental relations for service delivery : what role can community development workers play?
Abstract: In South Africa, community development workers are deployed at the local government level. They play an important role in operationalizing inter-governmental relations, more particularly in delivering services to poor and marginalized citizens. Author(s): Tshishonga, Ndwakhulu; Mafema, Eve D. Source(s): , [JPAD]; Vol. 47, no. 1.1 p. 251-264 [JPAD] Vol. 47, no. 1.1 Published: 2012…
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Local governance and community action : how poor and marginalized people can achieve change
Abstract: Case studies from Nepal, Malawi, Kenya, Viet Nam and Tanzania show how local governance dynamics are central to the process of change that enable people to claim their rights. A thorough analysis of local power relations can inform approaches to increase the probability of bringing about change. Author(s): Rowlands, Jo; Gaag, Nikki Van Der…
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In and out of the forest : decentralisation and recentralisation of forest governance in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Abstract: The question what actual impact both de- and recentralisation of forest governance had on the livelihoods of local communities in East Kalimantan is examined. Undesired outcomes of decentralisation have been counteracted by an immediate effort to recentralise. Author(s): Bullinger, Cathrin; Haug, Michaela Source(s): , Austrian journal of south-east Asian studies (ASEAS); vol. 5, no.…
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Causes of poor service delivery in Africa and their impact on development
Abstract: With the current focus on poverty, service delivery remains an issue throughout Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This paper explores the factors affecting service delivery in SSA and compares public services provision to private sector service delivery, as well as the impact of both on development. Author(s): Odaro, Esohe Denise Source(s): , Consilience : the journal…