Tag: South Africa

• 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

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  January 1, 2003

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  decentralization in government, development planning, ethiopia, institution building, poverty alleviation, South Africa, zimbabwe

• Evaluation of local economic development (LED) in the Free state province

  Abstract: This report examines the current status quo with respect to Local Economic Development (LED) in the Free State Province, and the impact which LED projects are having on local communities. The role of local government is highlighted. Author(s): Nel, Etienne Source(s): , CDS research report : LED & SMMC development; 2 52 p CDS…

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  January 1, 2003

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  development planning, economic growth, enterprise development, Local Government, poverty alleviation, South Africa

• 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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  January 1, 2002

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  community participation, environmental management, natural resources, South Africa, tourism

• 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…

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  January 1, 1998

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  accountability, community participation, democracy, economic development, guidelines, legislation, Local Government, political ethics, South Africa