Tag: South Africa
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Choice, recognition and the democracy effects of decentralization
Abstract: Often large development agencies choose to work with a wide range of other local interlocutors, including deconcentrated agents, private bodies, customary authorities, and NGOs. As a result, fledgling local governments are receiving few public powers and face competition for legitimacy. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , Working paper / Swedish International centre for local…
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The imperative of participation in South African local government
Abstract: Local government has become the implementing agency for development in South Africa. Citizens are encouraged to participate actively as voters, as citizens, as consumers and end-users of municipal services, and as organized partners involved in the mobilization of resources for development. Author(s): Govender, Jayanathan; Reddy, P.S. Source(s): , Africanus; vol. 41, no. 2 p.…
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Improving service delivery through outsourcing
Abstract: Analysis of 10 case studies of outsourcing in the South African public sector demonstrates that local governments could use it more often to improve the delivery of services such as sanitation, water provision and infrastructure. Author(s): Badenhorst-Weiss, J.A.; Ambe, I.M. Source(s): , Journal of contemporary management; Vol. 8 p. 453-472, ill., tabs Journal of…
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SALGA : South African local government association
Abstract: The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is an autonomous association of 278 municipalities. Its constitutional mandate defines SALGA as the voice and sole representative of local government. It interfaces with parliament, cabinet, and provinces. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 South African local government association (SALGA), Pretoria (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.salga.org.za/
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African centre for citizenship & democracy
Abstract: The African Centre on Citizenship and Democracy (ACCEDE) studies the factors and policy environments which support or inhibit the development of a more inclusive citizenship in the region and continent. It replaces the Centre for Southern African Studies. Author(s): University Of The Western Cape Source(s): , Published: 2011 University of the Western Cape. School…
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The local government handbook South Africa 2012 : a complete guide to municipalities in South Africa
Abstract: From a pan-African perspective, this handbook provides valuable insights into the South African local government landscape and the key activities local governments are involved in, local economic development in particular. Author(s): Collins, Samantha Source(s): , The local government handbook South Africa; 2012 145 p., ill., maps The local government handbook South Africa 2012 2nd…
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The African national congress and local democracy : the role of the ANC branch in Manzini-Mbombela : a report on a research project presented to The Discipline of sociology, School of social sciences, Faculty of humanities, University of the Witwatersrand
Abstract: This paper analyses the effect of the African National Congress (ANC) local organization at branch level on local democracy. Internal party politics, often dominated by elites, have a strong bearing on local elections, since the branch chairperson is often an automatic candidate as a councillor. Author(s): Malabela, Musawenkosi Hemelton Source(s): , 115 p. Published:…
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Annual World bank conference on land and poverty : conference agenda
Abstract: The theme of the 2011 conference was “Countries strengthen land governance”. In a period of land grabbing, better land governance can encourage investment, steer urban growth and improve social welfare. It also helps countries overcome a legacy of inequality, dispossession and conflict. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011 World bank, Washington, DC (English…
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Public service transformation : implications for poverty reduction in South Africa
Abstract: The author questions the relationship between the poor and institutions transformed by the NPM (New Public Management) paradigm with its emphasis on service delivery. For effective poverty alleviation, elite capture must be countered by the conscious promotion of community governance. Author(s): Mubangizi, B.C. Source(s): , Politeia; Vol. 30, No. 3 p. 74-90 Politeia Vol.…
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Co-ethnicity and democratic governance : an experiment with South African politicians
Abstract: A study among 1294 local politicians in South Africa involving fictitious constituents showed that politicians of all ethnic groups were more likely to respond to co-ethnic constituents and were much more likely to respond to a unifying than to a divisive issue. Author(s): McClendon, Gwyneth Source(s): , 34 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011…