Abstract: The monthly email bulletin of the Governance and Social Development Resource Centre (GSDRC) brings news on governance, conflict and social development including updates on new publications, helpdesk queries and topics guides. Author(s): GSDRC Source(s): , Published: GSDRC, Birmingham (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.gsdrc.org/go/email-bulletin
Abstract: This website provides information on the Commonwealth Local Government Conference of 14-17 May 2013 in Kampala, Uganda. It is entitled: developmental local government. Information includes video, a programme outline, key speakers, an online registration form, and news. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , Published: 2013 Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF), London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.clgc2013.org/index.cfm
Abstract: This paper focuses on the role of local government in reducing inequalities in sustainable development (infrastructure, basic services, regulations and other measures linked to health, economic opportunity and risk reduction), and the inclusion of the poor and marginalized in local decisions. Author(s): UCLG Source(s): , [15] p., ill., tabs Published: 2012 United cities and…
Abstract: Through research and teaching, the Van Vollenhoven Institute seeks to contribute to a better understanding of the formation and functioning of legal systems in developing countries and their effectiveness in contributing to good governance and development. Author(s): Van Vollenhoven Institute For Law And Administration In Non-Western Countries Source(s): , Published: 2012 Universiteit Leiden, Van…
Abstract: At the twentieth ordinary session of the African Union, held in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, from 23 – 27 January 2012, AMCOD instituted an Africa Day of Decentralization, Local Governance and Local Development, which is meant to be celebrated on 10 August each year. Author(s): Source(s): , [2] p. Published: 2012 All African minsterial…
Abstract: Since its initiation in 1993, the DDP has been a non-partisan non-profit organisation, supporting capacity building on governance and civil society levels to ensure that both are empowered for meaningful participation in South Africa’s social transformation. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Democracy development programme (DDP), Durban (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ddp.org.za/
Abstract: This paper analyses impacts of the federal system and decentralization on Ethiopia’s socio-economic development, with special reference to the health and eduction sectors. The principles of the Ethiopian federal system as well as those of the 2001/2002 decentralisation process are highlighted. Author(s): Zimmermann-Steinhart, Petra; Bekele, Yakob Source(s): , [Potchefstroom electronic law journal] (PER); Vol.…
Abstract: In July 2012, an advanced seminar on decentralization was held in Brussels to address the following questions: (1) why should donor agencies care more about decentralization? (2) how can decentralisation be “instrumental” to development? and (3) how to provide smart support to decentralization? Author(s): Source(s): , 1 blog file Published: 2012 Capacity4dev.eu, Brussels (English…
Abstract: The Practice Director for Democratic Governance Group of the UNDP reflects on the importance of Local Public Governance in achieving sustainable human development results. She looks esp. at the capacity challenged areas of the public service in its role as a facilitator of local-level development. Author(s): Fraser-Moleketi, Geraldine Joslyn Source(s): , [12] p., ill.…
Abstract: This article presents an overview of the historical foundation and evolution of the system of local government and the notion of developmental local government in South Africa. This analysis covers the period prior to and post the 1994 democratic breakthrough. Author(s): Koma, S.B. Source(s): , African journal of public affairs (AJPA); Vol. 5, No.…
