Tag: research
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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/