Tag: South Africa
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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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Community-based natural resources management : experiences and lessons linking communities to sustainable resource use in different social, economic and ecological conditions in South Africa
Abstract: Lessons are drawn from the TRANSFORM project in South Africa. TRANSFORM helps communities living in or near Kruger Park to develop viable ways of enhancing their livelihoods through community-based nature conservation and ecotourism. Author(s): Turner, Stephen; Collins, Steve; Baumgart, Johannes Source(s): , Research report / Programme for land and agarian studies, School of government,…
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The white paper on local government
Abstract: This White Paper on Local Government can almost be regarded as a mini-Constitution for local government. It is premised on the idea that the democratic state of South Africa has the obligation of meeting developmental objectives in a manner that enhances community participation and accountability. Author(s): South Africa Source(s): , [120] p., ill., tabs…