Tag: South Africa
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Having your say : a handbook for ward committees
Abstract: This handbook provides handy hints, practical ideas and guidance for running ward committees in the South African governance system. It is designed to provide councillors and ward committee members with a series of steps to take when working in their ward committees. Author(s): Source(s): , 42 p., ill. Published: 2005 Centre for public participation…
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Democratisation and local government transformation in South Africa : a case study of Maluti district, 1995-2005
Abstract: This thesis examines the importance of Developmental Local Government (DLG) in South Africa and its ability to fulfill the demands and needs of local communities. It further examines the challenges that face DLG, namely administrative difficulties and unethical practices. Author(s): Appiah, George Wiredu Kwadwo Source(s): , xii, 319 p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2005…
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Decentralisation and community-based planning
Abstract: Community Based Planning (CBP) as a means of promoting community involvement in development projects, and ensuring stronger linkages between community and local government, is assessed. Tips for trainers are included. Author(s): Goldman, Ian Source(s): , PLA notes; 49 93 p., ill., 30 cm PLA notes 49 Published: 2004 International institute for environment and development…
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Decentralisation and engendering democracy : lessons from local government reform in South Africa
Abstract: The paper shows how competing interests remain clustered around local government in ways that tend to exclude women. It also suggests that South African women do not have as secure a footing in local government structures as in other tiers of government. Author(s): Beall, Jo Source(s): , Crisis states programme working papers. Series 1;…
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‘Bringing government to the people’ : women, local governance and community participation in South Africa
Abstract: This paper considers the ongoing political transformations in South Africa in the context of debates about good governance and participatory democracy. Author(s): McEwan, Cheryl Source(s): Geoforum; 34(2003)4, p. 469-481, ill., maps Geoforum 34(2003)4 Published: 2003 World bank, (English ISBN/ISSN: /0016-7185 Link: http://dro.dur.ac.uk/1069/1/1069.pdf
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The politics of decentralisation and donor funding in South Africa’s rural water sector
Abstract: This study of the impact of donors on decentralization in South Africa shows that decentralization has taken a state-centric form. Western donors failed to promote a more inclusive community-oriented form of decentralization. Author(s): Galvin, Mary; Habib, Adam Source(s): , Journal of Southern African studies; vol. 29, no. 4 p. 865-884 Journal of Southern African…
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Decentralisation and development planning : some practical considerations
Abstract: Three case studies are presented to illustrate a number of areas that require careful consideration when the institutionalization of decentralized development planning systems forms part of project activities. Author(s): Hadingham, Tim Source(s): , 27 p,, ill., tabs Published: 2003 Department for international development (DFID). Transport links], [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.transport-links.org/transport_links/filearea/publications/1_802_Decentralisation%20and%20Development%20Planning%20-%20Some%20Practical%20Considerations.pdf