Tag: social justice
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Agricultural commodities that respect land rights and food security : how to include land governance issues in sustainable commodity standards?
Abstract: The private sector has clear responsibilities for respecting land rights, including companies involved in investment, production and in the supply chain. The article uses case histories from Indonesia (palm oil) and Uganda to show how sustainable commodity standards may trigger that responsibility. Author(s): Man, Reinier De Source(s): , 29 p. Published: 2012 World bank,…
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R4D : research for development
Abstract: R4D is a free access on-line portal containing the latest information about research funded by DFID, including details of current and past research in over 30,000 project and document records. Themes include agriculture, education, health, governance and conflict, food security, and social change. Author(s): DFID Source(s): , Published: 2012 Department for international development (DFID),…
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Making local government work : an activist’s guide
Abstract: Guidelines for grassroots action to hold local governments to account are presented. To create accountable, just and effective local government it is important that communities take action. It is necessary for them to demand to participate in consultations and decision-making processes. Author(s): McNeil, Claire; Heywood, Mark; Dugard, Jackie; Hope, P.J. Source(s): , x, 110…
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Designing the local government enhancement fund for the Philippines
Abstract: Recently, local government associations in the Philippines have asked for an expansion in the funding of the IRA (Internal Revenue Allotment) with 10%. In addition they asked for a new transfer mechanism to ensure stronger equalization and better accountability arrangements for higher efficiency. Author(s): Martinez-Vazquez, Jorge; Liu, Yongzheng Source(s): , International studies program :…
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Agrarian change below the radar screen : rising farmland acquisitions by domestic investors in west Africa : results from a survey in Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger
Abstract: The results of a 2010 survey on the acquisition of rural land by agro-investors in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are presented. It is argued that local and customary authorities, as well as farmer organizations need to screen intentions of presumed investors and build in safeguards. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Nelen, Joost; Traoré,…
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Land and power : the growing scandal surrounding the new wave of investments in land
Abstract: This paper looks in detail at 5 land grabs: in Uganda, Indonesia, Guatemala, Honduras, and South Sudan. It seeks to understand their impact on poor people and their communities and to examine the roles played by international investors and home-country governments. Author(s): Zagema, Bertram Source(s): , Oxfam briefing paper; 151 50 p., ill., maps…
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Powercube : understanding power for social change
Abstract: Powercube.net is a resource for understanding power relations in efforts to bring about social change. Powercube.net contains practical and conceptual materials to help us think about how to respond to power relations within organisations and in wider social and political spaces. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Powercube.net, Brighton (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.powercube.net/
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Four case studies on the experience of SDC and its partners in supporting socially inclusive local governance
Abstract: Case studies from Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bosnia, and Niger dealing with interventions at the level of policies/legal frameworks and grassroots level, especially local development planning, access to land and access to local public services. Also lessons learned and recommendations. Author(s): Byrne, Sarah Source(s): , 48 p. Published: 2011 Swiss agency for development and cooperation (SDC).…
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Forests and governance programme
Abstract: The overall goal of CIFOR’s Forests and Governance Programme is to promote good forest governance based on social justice, equity, and accountability. Its priority themes are: (1) governance and multistakeholder forests; and (2) forest finance, trade, law enforcement, and corporate accountability. Author(s): CIFOR Source(s): , Published: 2011 Center for international forestry research (CIFOR), Bogor…
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Participation and civic engagement
Abstract: The Participation and Civic Engagement Group (PCEG) promotes the participation of people to influence institutions, policies and processes for equitable development. It focuses on social accountability, enabling environment, participatory M&E, and participation at project, program & policy level. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011 World bank, [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://go.worldbank.org/FMRAMWVYV0