Tag: South Africa
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Human resource management and decentralization in Botswana and South Africa
Abstract: The relationship between decentralization and human resource management (HRM) in Botswana and South Africa is examined. In the cases researched strategic HRM (SHRM) reforms have been accompanied by a tendency towards centralization rather than decentralization. Author(s): Phirinyane, Molefe B. Source(s): , xii, 370 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 University of Birmingham, Birmingham…
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Outsourcing practices by the government sector in South Africa : a preliminary study
Abstract: Outsourcing of public sector services to private institutions is a possible solution to the government institutions’ poor service delivery in South Africa. From an exploratory, preliminary study the conclusion could be drawn that outsourcing is a tool already effectively used by local governments. Author(s): Badenhorst-Weiss, J.A.; Nel, J.D. Source(s): , p. 619-635, ill., graphs,…
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New spaces for participation in South African local government
Abstract: A full overview of participation in local government in South Africa is presented. One of the findings was that representative democracy declined in favour participatory forms of governance. More study of the theoretical relationships of participation, democracy and governance is required. Author(s): Govender, Jayanathan P. Source(s): , xxiv, 484 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published:…
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A viable structure for the Alfred Nzo district municipality
Abstract: Stafford Beer’s Viable System Model (VSM) is used to assess whether Alfred Nzo District Municipality, South Africa, is a viable organization. According to VSM, five criteria are necessary for a system to be considered viable: effectiveness, efficiency, controllability, flexibility and robustness. Author(s): Reinprecht, Karin; Stoisser, Hans Source(s): , iii, 36 p., ill., graph, tabs…
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Community development and engagement with local governance in South Africa
Abstract: This article examines actual practice in the area of policy and legislative framework for public participation in municipal processes in South Africa. Community experiences of attempts to engage with municipalities in development planning and policy processes are highlighted. Author(s): Buccus, Imraan Source(s): , Community and development journal; bsn011 16 p Community and development journal…
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Local democracy in action : a civil society perspective on local governance in South Africa
Abstract: A framework for evaluating local governance in South Africa is outlined. It looks at three interrelated aspects: democracy, responsiveness, accountability; equitable service delivery and poverty reduction; and planning and budgeting. Author(s): Van Donk, Mirjam Source(s): , 104 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2008 Good governance learning network (GGLN), Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Lessons learned from Norway’s support for decentralisation and local government reform in developing countries
Abstract: The Norwegian participation in a number of local development and local governance programmes and projects over the past 20 years is analysed. Part 1 of the report summarises experiences across all the selected programmes and presents a synthesised overview of lessons learned. Author(s): Aasen, Berit Source(s): , Norad report : discussion; 22a 66 p…
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Phuhlisani : clear thinking for change
Abstract: Phuhlisani and Associates provides services in support of land reform and rural development, including strategy development at national, provincial and district scales, supporting rights determination, strengthening land holding institutions and developing functional land rights management. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 Phuhlisani solutions, Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.phuhlisani.com/
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Institutional choice and recognition in the formation and consolidation of local democracy
Abstract: Case studies from around the world are used to explore the effects of institutional choices and recognition by governments, development agencies and large NGOs on three dimensions of democracy: 1) representation, 2) citizenship, and 3) the public domain. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Chhatre, Ashwini; Lankina, Tomila V. Source(s): , Representation, equity and environment working…
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Local government strengthening capacity : a review of measures taken in the last fifteen years
Abstract: The historical context, within which local government has evolved in South Africa, is narrated and the measures and programmes introduced to empower the developmental capacity of municipalities is analysed. The weaknesses of capacity building programmes and local planning processes are identified. Author(s): Ndletyana, Mcebisi; Muzondidya, James; Naidoo, Vinothan Source(s): , 41 p., ill., graphs,…