Tag: South Africa

• Strategic review of local economic development in South Africa : final report

  Abstract: An examination of the key challenges facing Local Economic Development (LED) in South Africa revealed the need for local governance to promote far greater private sector involvement and cross-sector partnership in LED. Author(s): Rogerson, Christian M. Source(s): , 85 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 Deutsche Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit] (GTZ) [etc.], [Eschborn etc. (English…

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• Decentralisation and municipalities in South Africa : an analysis of the mandate to deliver basic services

  Abstract: The extent to which the problems of providing basic services are experienced by municipalities in South Africa are influenced by the political, administrative and financial configuration of the decentralized system of governance is investigated. Author(s): Stanton, Anne Source(s): , 320 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)], [Durban (English ISBN/ISSN:…

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  basic services, decentralization in government, finance, Local Government, political aspects, Public administration, South Africa

• The quality of local political leadership is crucial for effective service delivery

  Abstract: Elected local councillors, particularly ward councillors, should help shape citizen perceptions of the efficacy in service delivery in South Africa. This is especially important in the context of the recent spate of municipal service delivery failures, which have led to widespread public protests. Author(s): Rapoo, Thabo; Richards, Robin Source(s): , [Local government bulletin] (LGB);…

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  accountability, democracy, Local Government, public opinion, public services, South Africa

• Political economy of sub-national government

  Abstract: The evolution of sub-national government as a means for central government to accommodate or subordinate local power centers is described. Contradictions between formally assigned roles and the actual power that sub-national actors are able to wield are highlighted. Author(s): GSDRC Source(s): , [2] p. Published: 2009 University of Birmingham. Governance and social development resource…

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• State of local government in South Africa : overview report : national state of local government assessments

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  administrative reform, development strategies, Local Government, public opinion, public services, South Africa

• Are ward committees working? : insights from six case studies

  Abstract: The functioning and value of ward committees in South Africa are examined. The key reasons behind the malfunctioning of the majority of ward committees are described. Lessons are drawn and best practices are identified. Author(s): Smith, Terence; De Visser, Jaap Source(s): , iv, 67 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 University of the Western Cape.…

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• Fair share : committed to community participation in public policy at all levels

  Abstract: Fair Share, a unit of the School of Government, based at the University of the Western Cape, strives to build the capacity of communities to participate effectively in democratic governance, by building the capacity of relevant community structures and organisations. Author(s): University Of The Western Cape Source(s): , Published: 2009 University of the Western…

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  Capacity Building, community participation, democracy, Local Government, social justice, South Africa

• Cooperative governance & traditional affairs

  Abstract: As a national department of the government of South Africa, the function of CoGTA is to develop national policies and legislation with regard to provinces and local government. It actively promotes integration in national development programmes and service delivery. Author(s): South Africa Source(s): , Published: 2009 Republic of South Africa. Cooperative governance & traditional…

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• Intergovernmental relation toolkit

  Abstract: The South African intergovernmental relation (IGR) system is attracting worldwide attention as an example to be emulated. The toolbox provides officials at all levels, including local government, with a first point of reference in familiarizing themselves with the ins and outs of the IGR system. Author(s): South Africa Source(s): , Published: 2009 Republic of…

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• Developmental local government in South Africa : institutional fault lines

  Abstract: In this discussion of the South-African local government framework, as well as some of its major challenges, the practice of internal municipal governance is examined, and the feasibility of the intergovernmental planning framework is questioned. Author(s): De Visser, Jaap Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG); 2 p. 7-25 Commonwealth journal of local…

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  development planning, finance, Governance, institutional infrastructure, Local Government, South Africa