Tag: public opinion
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Connecting research and citizen action
Abstract: The Development Research Centre on Citizenship, Participation and Accountability (Citizenship DRC) has worked with universities, research institutes and nongovernmental organisations in more than 25 countries to explore the new ways that citizens are shaping our states and societies. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Development research centre on citizenship, participation and accountability (Citizenship DRC), Brighton…
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Enhancing consumer participation in water service delivery through water action groups
Abstract: In Kenya, ‘Water Action Groups’ (WAGs) were created to channel consumer concerns at all stakeholder levels and sector institutions (citizens, commercial providers and government bodies) towards improving transparency, accountability, and enforcement of better water service provision. Author(s): Source(s): , 7 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Water services regulatory board (WASREB) [etc.], Nairobi [etc.] (English…
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Democratic decentralisation and local democracy in South Africa re-examined : quo vadis?
Abstract: A study of local governance in South Africa reveals that decentralization needs to be formalized and entrenched in local governance, and, what is more important, solutions must be found to the problems of unfunded mandates, lack of technical competence, and inadequate skills. Author(s): Reddy, Purshottama S. Source(s): , Politeia; Vol. 29, No. 3 p.…
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The quality of local political leadership is crucial for effective service delivery
Abstract: Elected local councillors, particularly ward councillors, should help shape citizen perceptions of the efficacy in service delivery in South Africa. This is especially important in the context of the recent spate of municipal service delivery failures, which have led to widespread public protests. Author(s): Rapoo, Thabo; Richards, Robin Source(s): , [Local government bulletin] (LGB);…
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The state of local governance in South Africa : what does the local governance barometer tell us?
Abstract: One of the main conclusions of this assessment of the state of governance in 16 local municipalities is that South African citizens are increasingly dissatisfied with the quality and quantity of services, despite the fact that service delivery has improved substantively over the past ten years. Author(s): Memela, Siyabonga Source(s): , 14 p., ill.,…
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The politics of partial decentralization
Abstract: This paper argues that unless local governments have the discretion to choose among competing uses subject to a budget constraint, and citizens know this and have a way of evaluating whether the government’s decision was a good one, the decentralization will only be partial. Author(s): Devarajan, Shantayanan; Khemani, Stuti; Shah, Shekhar Source(s): , 22…
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Local government accountability
Abstract: The “Local government accountability” tool can be used in situations of decentralization where new powers have been delegated without adequate thought to the roles, responsibilities and capacities of the authorities at local level. It raises the awareness of local communities. Author(s): Kafakoma, Robert Source(s): , Power tools 31 p., ill Power tools Published: 2005…