Tag: South Africa
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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…
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Strengthening women’s participation in local governance : lessons and strategies
Abstract: This paper seeks to explore the extent to which existing participatory mechanisms enable active participation by women in municipal processes in South Africa, and possible alternative approaches and models to strengthen this. Author(s): Hicks, Janine Source(s): , Community development journal; vol. 46, Suppl. 1 p. 36-50 Community development journal vol. 46, Suppl. 1 Published:…
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Recognising community voice and dissatisfaction : a civil society perspective on local governance in South Africa
Abstract: The meaning of community protests for local governance in South Africa is examined. The report is organized into 3 sections: concepts of participation and democracy; state-organised structures of participation; and community-created spaces of participation, including protest action. Author(s): Van Donk, Mirjam Source(s): , 136 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 Good governance learning network…
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Local municipality productive efficiency and its determinants in South Africa
Abstract: The potential determinants of efficiency gaps among 231 local municipalities in South Africa are investigated. It is shown that 3 categories of municipalities could have achieved the same level of services with 16 to 80% fewer resources. Fiscal autonomy and skilled top management were key factors. Author(s): Monkam, Nara F. Source(s): , Department of…
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Community organisers toolbox : local government
Abstract: This section of the toolbox will help you to understand how local government works in South Africa. It contains sections on development, finance, services and so on. Local municipalities must encourage public participation and every guide will give you some tips on how to interact with your council. Author(s): ETU Source(s): , Published: 2011…
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Food security in South Africa : perceptions of the role of local government
Abstract: This paper examines the role that local government might play in promoting food security for people living with HIV in a democratic governance context. It examines local government’s role in food security through interviews with local councilors in the Tshwane area. Author(s): Steyn, Justin G. Source(s): , 9 p. Published: 2011 IDASA’s governance and…
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Improving school governance through participative democracy and the law
Abstract: This paper argues that the crisis presently experienced in the education system of South Africa is partly attributable to misconceptions of democracy, misapplications of legal and democratic principles, and systemic weaknesses in traditional models of democracy. Author(s): Smit, Marius H.; Oosthuizen, Izak J. Source(s): , South African journal of education; 31 p. 55-73, ill.,…