Tag: research
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New spaces for participation in South African local government
Abstract: A full overview of participation in local government in South Africa is presented. One of the findings was that representative democracy declined in favour participatory forms of governance. More study of the theoretical relationships of participation, democracy and governance is required. Author(s): Govender, Jayanathan P. Source(s): , xxiv, 484 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published:…
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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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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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Local governance and ICTs research network for Africa (LOG-IN Africa) = Le réseau de la gouvernance locale et de recherches en TICs pour l’Afrique
Abstract: LOG-IN Africa is a African network of researchers from Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, and Uganda, which will assess the current state of e-local governance initiatives in Africa, and in particular how ICTs are being used to realize good local governance. Author(s): CAFRAD Source(s): , Published: 2006 African training and research…
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Centre for the future state
Abstract: The centre conducts research on how to increase the effectiveness, accountability and responsiveness of public authority in poorer countries, and thus contribute to reducing poverty. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2005 Centre for the future state (CFS), Brighton (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www2.ids.ac.uk/gdr/cfs/
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Aladin : Association for law and administration in developing and transition countries
Abstract: Under its 3-year programme, ALADIN has looked at the policy theories and actual practice of decentralized NRM. It has also investigated in what way local governments can shape environmental governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2000 Aladin secretariat, Leiden (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://aladinweb.org/