Tag: South Africa
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Knowledge sharing and partnership building to boost local economies, create employment and reduce poverty
Abstract: This special issue of @local.glob deals with the Inter-agency Conference on Local Economic Development and Decentralisation of 22-24 October 2008. Subjects included the challenge of institutionalizing local economic development in South Africa and tourism value-chain upgrading in Nepal. Author(s): Christensen, Jens Dyring Source(s): , @local.glob; 5 v, 60 p., ill., graphs, tabs @local.glob 5…
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Are practices of local participation sidelining the institutional participatory channels? : reflections from Johannesburg
Abstract: This case from South Africa shows that, in spite of the participation and decentralization rhetoric, there is no real power vested by the state at the local level. Participation is in practice considered a nuisance. It is simply not incorporated in policy-making nor in its implementation. Author(s): Bénit-Gbaffou, Claire Source(s): , Transformation; 66/67 33…
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Institutional choice and recognition in the formation and consolidation of local democracy : introduction
Abstract: Following decentralization reforms, governments, international development agencies and large non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been transferring power to a wide range of local institutions, including customary authorities and NGOs to the detriment of the authority of local governments. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Chhatre, Ashwini; Lankina, Tomila V. Source(s): , Conservation and society; vol. 6, no.…
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South Africa’s NGOs and the quest for development
Abstract: Author(s): Nzimakwe, Thokozani Ian Source(s): , International NGO journal (INGOJ); Vol. 3, No. 5 p. 90-97 International NGO journal (INGOJ) Vol. 3, No. 5 Published: 2008 Academic journals, [Nairobi etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /1993-8225 Link: http://www.academicjournals.org/INGOJ/PDF/Pdf2008/May/Nzimakwe.pdf
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Water services fault lines : an assessment of South Africa’s water and sanitation provision across 15 municipalities
Abstract: The key impediments to water services delivery at the local level in South Africa were ascertained. The report, based on interviews conducted at 15 municipalities across the country, identifies nine cross-cutting ‘fault lines’, which reflect systemic obstacles to the provision of water services. Author(s): Tissington, Kate Source(s): , iv, 78 p., ill., graphs, tabs…
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The state of local governance in South Africa : what does the local governance barometer tell us?
Abstract: One of the main conclusions of this assessment of the state of governance in 16 local municipalities is that South African citizens are increasingly dissatisfied with the quality and quantity of services, despite the fact that service delivery has improved substantively over the past ten years. Author(s): Memela, Siyabonga Source(s): , 14 p., ill.,…
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Mauritius local government gender action plan manual
Abstract: The local government (LG) gender action plan workshop manual is a product of the Training of Trainer (TOT) workshop that took place in Johannesburg in November 2007. The workshop brought together representatives of gender and LG authorities from Mauritius, Lesotho, South Africa and Namibia. Author(s): Virahsawmy, Loga Source(s): , 129 p., ill., graphs, tabs…
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Participatory budgeting
Abstract: This book examines the potential and perils of participatory budgeting, as observed from practices around the globe. Part I presents the nuts and bolts of participatory budgeting. Part II surveys experiences with participatory budgeting in various regions of the world. Author(s): Shah, Anwar Source(s): , Public sector governance and accountability series xxiii, 269 p.,…
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Local government, gender and integrated development planning
Abstract: The outcomes of a research project carried out in KwaZulu-Natal over the period 2004-2006 are discussed. The research examined the effects of decentralization on women’s rights and entitlements. Author(s): Todes, Alison; Sithole, Pearl; Williamson, Amanda Source(s): , vi, 41 p., ill., maps, tabs, 28 cm Published: 2007 HSRC press, Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-7969-2197-0/…
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Participatory planning for sustainable communities : international experience in mediation, negotiation and engagement in making plans
Abstract: This paper looks at experiences with changing planning practices around the world, moving from public participation to participatory planning. Different approaches to mediation and negotiation are described and recommendations how to increase public engagement in making plans are made. Author(s): UK Source(s): , Published: 2007 Communities and local government, [London] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…