Tag: poverty alleviation

• Social status and the challenges of governance : evidence from low-income housing delivery in South African municipalities

  Abstract: This chapter describes a case study of housing delivery in South African municipalities, where constituents’ concerns for their social position are the cause of serious implementation delays. It is part of a dissertation that investigates how citizens’ concerns for social status affect politics. Author(s): McClendon, Gwyneth Source(s): , 54 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published:…

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• Expert advocacy for the marginalised : how and why democratic mediation matters to deepening democracy in the global South

  Abstract: Different kinds of democratic mediation are reviewed: mediation as professional advocacy; mediation as representational entrepreneurship; and, mediation as citizenship development. In the last case, the empowerment of communities typically has a mostly positive impact on local governance. Author(s): Piper, Laurence; Von Lieres, Bettina Source(s): , IDS working paper; 364 41 p., ill., tab, 30…

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  andhra pradesh, angola, bangladesh, Brazil, civil society, democracy, Governance, India, mediation, nongovernmental organizations, political participation, poverty alleviation, social justice, South Africa

• Political decentralization and the effectiveness of aid

  Abstract: Analysis of data for three important development goals (increasing economic growth, lowering infant mortality, and overcoming poverty) in 81 countries (1990-2009) suggests that aid is not more effective in decentralized countries. Author(s): Baskaran, Thushyanthan; Bigsten, Arne; Hessami, Zohal Source(s): , 33 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 Göteborgs universitet], [Göteborg (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…

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  Africa, asia and the pacific, caribbean region, child health, decentralization in government, development strategies, economic growth, latin america, poverty alleviation

• Participation & development from the perspective of the poor : synthesis report : Planact research study 2008-2009

  Abstract: This report addresses questions related to the participation of poor communities. Does participation slow down delivery? What are the invisible costs associated with non-participation? What kind of participation do communities desire? What is a successful participatory approach? Author(s): Himlin, Rebecca Source(s): , 34 p., ill., map, tabs Published: 2010 Planact, Braamfontein (English ISBN/ISSN: /…

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  community participation, economic development, Local Government, popular participation, poverty alleviation, South Africa

• Empowering Indonesian communities through direct participation in developing infrastructure and services

  Abstract: The National Program for Community Empowerment encourages local communities to participate in the planning process; provides financial support to the communities for poverty alleviation; and enhances the partnership of central and local governments to best provide services where most needed. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , IBRD results 6 p., ill IBRD results Published: 2010…

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  community participation, indonesia, infrastructure, Local Government, poverty alleviation, public services, rural development, world bank

• Local organizations : introduction

  Abstract: These web pages of the International Institute for Environment and Development have profiles of local organizations that have sought to address governance and poverty reduction related issues. Author(s): IIED Source(s): , Published: 2010 International institute for environment and development (IIED), London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.iied.org/governance/key-issues/partnerships/local-organizations-introduction

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  community participation, information exchange, Local Government, poverty alleviation

• The Uganda national land policy : popular version

  Abstract: Details are provided on the constitutional, legal, and land tenure framework. The national land policy aims to ensure efficient, equitable utilization and management of Uganda’s land and land based resources for poverty reduction, wealth creation and overall socio-economic development. Author(s): Source(s): , ii, 34 p. draft five Published: 2010 Uganda land alliance (ULA), Kampala…

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  development policy, economic development, land rights, land tenure, legislation, poverty alleviation, Uganda

• Deconstructing development discourse : buzzwords and fuzzwords

  Abstract: If development buzzwords conceal ideological differences or sloppy thinking, then the process of constructive deconstruction makes it possible to re-examine what have become catch-all terms like good governance, civil society, transparency, accountability, and poverty reduction. Author(s): Cornwall, Andrea; Eade, Deborah Source(s): , x, 320 p., ill., tabs, 24 cm Published: 2010 Practical action [etc.],…

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  citizenship, civil society, Development, development assistance, development policy, gender, globalization, poverty alleviation, social security, Sustainable development

• Global forum on local development report : pursuing the MDGs through local government

  Abstract: A large and diverse range of stakeholders gathered around the central question: do local governments hold the key to faster MDG achievement? The message coming out of Kampala was clear: a new policy approach must place greater emphasis on the local arena. Some favoured a more “bottom-up” approach. Author(s): Pisik, Betsy; Pace, Chiara Source(s):…

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  decentralization in government, development policy, development strategies, Governance, Local Government, poverty alleviation

• Localizing the MDGs : local development and MDGs : what role for local governments? : conference framing paper

  Abstract: This paper outlines the key policy issues that underlie the debate over local development and the role that local governments can play in accelerating progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Key questions were discussed in Kampala in October 2010. Author(s): Crosta, Nicola; Jackson, David; Valenti, Livio; Pace, Chiara Source(s): , 19 p., ill.,…

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  development policy, development strategies, economic development, Local Government, poverty alleviation, social development