The Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centers (SPARC) is one of the largest Indian NGOs fostering direct community participation and their cooperation with local authorities to meet the challenges of urban population growth. SPARC was formed in 1984 to work with the most vulnerable and visible urban poor population in Mumbai, the pavement…
Abstract: The effectiveness and efficiency with which municipalities have provided (Reconstruction and Development Program) RDP water, sanitation, electricity, and refuse removal was evaluated for 231 disadvantaged local municipalities and 46 district municipalities in South Africa. Author(s): Van Der Westhuizen, G.; Dollery, B.; Grant, B. Source(s): , TD : The Journal for transdisciplinary research in Southern…
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,…
Abstract: Despite ongoing decentralization efforts, local planning and resource allocation rarely integrate water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Rural WASH programmes often run in relative isolation of local governance processes. Practical entry points for improving WASH governance are needed. Author(s): Tandukar, Bimal Source(s): , [15] p., ill., graphs Published: 2011 SNV Asia, [Hanoi etc.] (English…
Abstract: UNDP administrator Helen Clark identifies key drivers of MDG progress with particular relevance to local governance, including gender equality in education and representation, inclusive growth, development ownership and accountability, sanitation, water supply, and energy access. Author(s): Clark, Helen Source(s): , [3] p. Published: 2011 United nations development programme (UNDP), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN:…
Abstract: In Cameroon, decentralization is the principal policy tool to improve service delivery. Some key building blocks in fiscal decentralization still need to be addressed to prevent indicators for primary school completion, child mortality, sanitation, and drinking water from dropping. Author(s): Source(s): , Cameroon economic update; 2 20 p., ill., graphs, tabs Cameroon economic update…
Abstract: Analysis of 10 case studies of outsourcing in the South African public sector demonstrates that local governments could use it more often to improve the delivery of services such as sanitation, water provision and infrastructure. Author(s): Badenhorst-Weiss, J.A.; Ambe, I.M. Source(s): , Journal of contemporary management; Vol. 8 p. 453-472, ill., tabs Journal of…
