Tag: South Africa

• An integrated and inclusive rural economy

  Abstract: According to chapter 6 of the National Development Plan, rural communities require greater economic and political opportunities to overcome poverty and ensure quality access to basic services, health care, education and food security. Better intergovernmental relations will improve rural governance. Author(s): South Africa Source(s): , p. 217-234, ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2012 South…

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  basic services, development strategies, Governance, poverty alleviation, rural development, South Africa

• Integrated development planning process and service delivery challenges for South Africa’s local municipalities

  Abstract: This article shows that the service delivery challenges faced by municipalities in South Africa could be addressed if clear strategies are formulated to strengthen community participation Author(s): Madzivhandila, Thanyani S.; Asha, Aklilu A. Source(s): , [JPAD]; Vol. 47, no. 1.1 p. 369-378 [JPAD] Vol. 47, no. 1.1 Published: 2012 Sabinet], [Guateng etc. (English ISBN/ISSN:…

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  development planning, Local Government, municipal government, popular participation, public services, South Africa

• The promotion of developmental local government to facilitate a developmental state

  Abstract: The concept developmental state is clarified and the post-apartheid local government sphere and its own set of challenges is examined. Developmental local government is also explored. The challenges that hinder municipalities in their attempts to facilitate a developmental state are assessed. Author(s): Madumo, Onkgopotse S. Source(s): , Administratio publica; Vol. 20, Issue 3 p.…

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  development policy, economic development, Governance, Local Government, poverty alleviation, South Africa

• Operationalising inter-governmental relations for service delivery : what role can community development workers play?

  Abstract: In South Africa, community development workers are deployed at the local government level. They play an important role in operationalizing inter-governmental relations, more particularly in delivering services to poor and marginalized citizens. Author(s): Tshishonga, Ndwakhulu; Mafema, Eve D. Source(s): , [JPAD]; Vol. 47, no. 1.1 p. 251-264 [JPAD] Vol. 47, no. 1.1 Published: 2012…

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  co-operation between organizations, community development, Local Government, poverty alleviation, public services, South Africa

• Improving the community development workers programme in South Africa

  Abstract: In 2003, the South African government introduced a cadre of Community Development Workers (CDWs) with the task to foster partnership relationships between the government and communities and to bring government services to the people. CDWs are mandated to work closely with Ward Committee structures. Author(s): Davids, Ismail; Cloete, Fanie Source(s): , Administratio publica; Vol.…

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  accountability, community development, community participation, Local Government, popular participation, public services, social workers, South Africa

• Assessing pre-election political space in the 2011 local government elections

  Abstract: A systematic assessment of pre-election space in the 2011 local government elections shows that whilst the vast majority of South Africans can freely vote and express their opinions, pre-election campaign space is fragile and not given, and will therefore need to be nurtured in future elections. Author(s): Africa, Cherrel; Lynch, Gerry Source(s): , Politeia;…

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  Elections, human rights, Local Government, South Africa

• The South African developmental state debate : leadership, governance and a dialogue in public sector finance

  Abstract: This paper explores the implications for the public finance management system of the South African government’s aspiration to become a developmental state, as articulated in the newly released National Development Plan 2030: Our future – make it work (National Planning Commission 2012). Author(s): Kuye, J.O.; Ajam, T. Source(s): , African journal of public affairs…

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  development policy, economic development, Governance, public finance, social development, South Africa

• Stellenbosch university library and information service : SUNScholar research repository

  Abstract: The repository of South Africa’s Stellenbosch University has almost 200 theses in the field of public leadership. Author(s): University Of Stellenbosch Source(s): , Published: 2012 Stellenbosch university, Stellenbosch (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/694/search

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  economic development, leadership, Local Government, Public administration, South Africa, universities and colleges

• Building a capable and developmental state

  Abstract: Chapter 13 of the National Development Plan – 2030 emphasizes that South Africa needs to build a state that is capable of playing a developmental role. Improving relations between national, provincial and local government requires a proactive approach to resolving coordination problems. Author(s): South Africa Source(s): , p. 407-443 Published: 2012 South African government…

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  co-operation between organizations, development strategies, economic development, Local Government, Public administration, social development, South Africa

• Periodization of South African local government reformation since 1994 : (im)perfect democratic transition

  Abstract: This paper traces the different periods from the colonial and apartheid era to the current democratic situation. It addresses the question to what extent developmental local government can be instrumental towards building active, inclusive citizenship within democratic governance context. Author(s): Tshishonga, Ndwakhulu; Dipholo, Kenneth Source(s): , p. 500-517, ill., tabs Published: 2012 International conference…

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  civil society, community participation, democracy, economic development, Local Government, municipal government, public services, South Africa