Tag: social aspects
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Decentralization and people’s participation in conservation : a comparative study from the western Terai of Nepal
Abstract: Household participation and benefits from decentralized participatory conservation programmes in Nepal were examined for two protected areas in the Terai. The benefits of participation outweighed the costs. The performance of grassroots organizations and levels of participation were correlated. Author(s): Baral, Nabin; Heinen, Joel T. Source(s): The international journal of sustainable development and world ecology;…
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Understanding decentralization : the need for a broader approach
Abstract: In this introductory chapter to Decentralization in Asia and Latin America: Towards a Comparative Inter-Disciplinary Perspective the authors argue against the fragmentation of the decentralization literature along disciplinary lines. Author(s): Smoke, Paul J.; Gómez, Eduardo J.; Peterson, George E. Source(s): Decentralization in Asia and Latin America : towards a comparative interdisciplinary perspective, p. 3-11…
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Governance in west Africa : annotated bibliography = La gouvernance en Afrique de l’ouest : bibliographie annotée
Abstract: The bibliography deals with governance in the West African region. It consists of general and geographical analytical references as well as Internet sites and references. A list of agencies advocating for human rights and good governance is also included in the bibliography. Author(s): CODESRIA Source(s): , 76 p. Published: 2006 Council for the development…
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Decentralization of natural resources management : lessons from southeast Asia : synthesis of decentralization case studies under the Resources policy support initiative (REPSI)
Abstract: This report summarizes the findings of case studies on decentralization of natural resources management in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It explores the issue of participation and discusses access and equity in community-based management systems. Author(s): Kurauchi , Yuko Source(s): , 32 p., ill. Published: 2006 World resources institute (WRI), [Washington, DC (English…
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Decentralizing government and centralizing gender in southern Africa : lessons from the South African experience
Abstract: This paper argues that: (1) effective involvement of women in local governance is predicated both on the approach adopted by political parties and on how women are organized at the local level; and (2) neo-liberal policies may serve to undermine the potential for gender-sensitive service delivery. Author(s): Beall, Jo Source(s): , Occasional paper /…
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Voice lessons : local government organizations, social organizations, and the quality of local governance
Abstract: The link between households’ social activities and responses about village government in Indonesia is examined with regard to information about government activities, participation in decision making, voice and expression of discontent, and government responsiveness to local problems. Author(s): Alatas, Vivi; Pritchett, Lant; Wetterberg, Anna Source(s): , Policy research working paper; WPS 2981 48 p.,…