Tag: private sector
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Role of public participation in achieving development agenda of developing countries : the case of communities affected by surface mining of gold in the Asutifi district of the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana : review
Abstract: In the transition in participatory environmental governance by communities affected by surface mining of gold in Ghana, the government should empower communities, while mining companies should desist from intimidation and legal methods to restrict community empowerment. Author(s): Arthur, Jones Lewis Source(s): , African journal of history and culture (AJHC); Vol. 1, No. 4 p.…
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Promoting local economic development through strategic planning
Abstract: The Local Economic Development (LED) series is a resource for local governments, businesses and civil society organizations to help them initiate and implement local economic development interventions through a strategic planning process. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , Local economic development (LED) series 5 vols, ill Local economic development (LED) series Published: 2009 United nations human…
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What can rural local governments contribute to private sector development?
Abstract: This paper examines how local governments can support private sector actors within their territory: farmers and enterprises, both formal and informal. The focus is on poverty alleviation in West Africa. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Baltissen, Gerard; Lodenstein, Elsbet Source(s): , KIT working papers series; WPS.G2 ii, 14 p KIT working papers series WPS.G2 Published:…
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Outsourcing practices by the government sector in South Africa : a preliminary study
Abstract: Outsourcing of public sector services to private institutions is a possible solution to the government institutions’ poor service delivery in South Africa. From an exploratory, preliminary study the conclusion could be drawn that outsourcing is a tool already effectively used by local governments. Author(s): Badenhorst-Weiss, J.A.; Nel, J.D. Source(s): , p. 619-635, ill., graphs,…
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Party politics, social movements, and local democracy : institutional choices in the Brazilian Amazon
Abstract: Although in the past this close relationship between civil society organizations and the ruling party (PT) helped strengthen democracy in Brazil, the current government-NGO alliance runs in fact reinforces centralization and foments neo-corporatist/clientelist practices. Author(s): Toni, Fabiano Source(s): , Representation, equity and environment working paper; 32 iv, 21 p., ill., tabs Representation, equity and…
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Green governance : the case of Akassa community forests management and development plan
Abstract: This study of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria shows how environmental degradation associated with oil exploration has been shaped by corporate development strategy and how practice of devolution of powers over resource management reinforced the hegemony of the ruling class. Author(s): Joab-Peterside, Sofiri Source(s): , Niger delta economies of violence project working papers;…
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Educational governance at local level : modules for capacity building
Abstract: This booklet contains four training modules for implementing educational governance at the local level. The subjects are: (1) policy & context; (2) civil society: participation & public-private partnership; (3) planning for district education & local governance; and (4) school based governance. Author(s): Khan, Faryal Source(s): , 132 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 United…
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Implementing the Millennium development goals : challenges and responses for public administration
Abstract: The role of Africa in the work of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) during 2002- 2005 is discussed. Special reference is made to the re-emergence of the idea of the “strong state” as a precondition for sound governance relations with the private sector and civil society. Author(s): Bertucci, Guido; Rosenbaum,…
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The changing role of agricultural extension in a global economy
Abstract: This paper outlines the elements of a decentralized, market-driven extension strategy that has been tested and proven effective in increasing the income of small- and medium-scale farm households in China and India. Author(s): Swanson, Burton E. Source(s): , Seminal article series; Vol. 13, No. 3 17 p Seminal article series Vol. 13, No. 3…
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PenserPourAgir : rendez-vous des acteurs de développement en Afrique : analyser, préparer, agir, témoigner …
Abstract: The network «Réussir la Décentralisation Mali» is composed of consultants, civil society organizations, development partners, and research departments. It aims to inform and influence government policies for decentralization and natural resource management. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2006 Axe formation, Bamako (French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://penserpouragir.org/rubrique22.html