Tag: rwanda
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Managing informality : local government practices and approaches towards the informal economy : learning examples from five African countries
Abstract: This report presents six case studies from across different African countries – including Kenya, Mali, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania – featuring local governments’ utilization of innovative approaches to better manage the informal economy or sector thereof in their localities. Author(s): David, Susanne Source(s): , 97 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2012 South African…
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Innovative approaches to land governance and programme management : a contractors view
Abstract: This paper makes a case for a more integrated and strategic approach to land governance taking in all of the main elements of land governance under a single programme. The case is based on three major integrated land programmes implemented between 2000 and 2013 in Guyana, Rwanda and Mozambique. Author(s): English, Clive; Edwards, Owen…
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Foreign land acquisitions in Africa : an analysis of the impacts of individual land deals on local communities
Abstract: Analysis of foreign land deals on local communities in 6 countries shows that the impact was mostly negative. In most cases local smallholder lost their land, while others lost their grazing areas, all without meaningful compensation. Promised benefits should be made explicit and evaluated. Author(s): Makochekanwa, Albert Source(s): , 31 p., ill., tab Published:…
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Enhancing inclusiveness of Rwanda’s land tenure regularization program : initial impacts of an awareness raising pilot
Abstract: A gender-sensitive research framework was used to assess the extent to which men and women have participated in the Land Tenure Regularization process in Rwanda. One of the aims was to assist and enhance the capacity of local institutions involved in land awareness and land dispute management. Author(s): Santos, Florence; Fletschner Landesa, Diana; Daconto,…
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Yes Africa can : success stories from a dynamic continent
Abstract: This book with success stories from Africa contains two chapters on different aspects of local governance from Sierra Leone (post-conflict recontruction) and Rwanda (health financing). Author(s): Chuhan-Pole, Punam; Angwafo, Manka Source(s): , xiii, 477 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011 World bank, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-8213-8746-7/ Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1596/978-0-8213-8745-0
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New participatory instruments in local governance : cases from Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda : paper
Abstract: The importance of community participation in Africa is illustrated, using case studies from Rwanda (health services) and Uganda (Local-to-Local Dialogue) that are intended to strengthen both the action and voice of local citizens in delivering public services. Author(s): Matovu, George W.M. Source(s): , 18 p., ill., graphs Published: 2011 Local government managers Australia (LGMA)],…
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Environmental and gender impacts of land tenure regularization in Africa : pilot evidence from Rwanda
Abstract: Decentralized, low-cost land tenure regularization in Rwanda improved land access for legally married women, stimulated investment and maintenance of soil conservation measures, and had no negative effect in terms of distress sales and consecutive landlessness. Author(s): Ali, Daniel Ayalew; Deininger, Klaus; Goldstein, Markus Source(s): , Policy research working paper; WPS 5765 29 p., ill.,…
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Rwanda : food security and land governance factsheet
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Rwanda, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , 8 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…
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Integrated water resources management and impact at the community level in Rwanda
Abstract: A study of integrated water resources management (IWRM) at the national, local, and community levels in Rwanda showed the need to establish mechanisms for stakeholder dialogue while interests are still similar. The greatest impact towards IWRM may be achieved at the local government level. Author(s): Ogden, Stephanie Source(s): , Water resources IMPACT; Vol. 13,…