Tag: South Africa
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Assessing the role of councillors in service delivery at local government level in South Africa
Abstract: The dynamics of local government service delivery in South Africa is examined, with special emphasis on the role of elected officials, who are a fundamental but often neglected part of the local governance system and whose role has a policy-shaping influence. Author(s): Paradza, Gaynor; Mokwena, Lebogang; Richards, Robin Source(s): , Research report / Centre…
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The role of traditional leadership in governance and rural development : a case study of the Mgwalana traditional authority
Abstract: Has the South African government managed to add traditional leadership to the local government structures? This study examines how well the Mgwalana Traditional Authority (MTA) is performing its role of governing and developing its area and the municipal area of Nkonkobe in Eastern Cape. Author(s): George, Khanyisa Source(s): , 114 p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Direct deliberative local governance using online media : consensual problem solving or a recalcitrant pluralism?
Abstract: This paper analyses the conversation on a discussion list that was developed to support local, direct governance in a community in South Africa. It was found that online interaction can facilitate pluralist deliberation for managing complex local governance problems. Author(s): Van Der Merwe, Rean; Meehan, Anthony Source(s): , 13 p. Published: 2010 The Open…
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Local government association capacity building : rationale, co-operation practices, and strategies for the future : Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Tanzania
Abstract: The landscape of international co-operation with regard to capacity building of local government associations in Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania is described and the Finnish development policy related to decentralisation is outlined. Author(s): Östman, Kimmo Source(s): , 93 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Association of Finnish local and regional authorities, Helsinki…
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Comparative assessment of decentralization in Africa : final report and summary of findings
Abstract: This comparative study draws lessons from African country experiences with decentralization. Accountability remains mostly upward. In one third public service delivery improved slightly. Capacity remains an issue at all levels of government. Author(s): Dickovick, James Tyler; Beatty Riedl, Rachel Source(s): , iv, 79 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 United States agency for international development…
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Centre for public participation : celebrating 10 years of advocacy for effective participation in governance
Abstract: The CPP aims to strengthen public participation in governance and advance the achievement of civil, political and socio-economic rights and poverty alleviation. Objectives include empowering civil society for social accountability. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Centre for public participation (CPP), Durban (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cpp.org.za/
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GGLN : Good governance learning network : promoting participatory and effective democratic local governance
Abstract: The GGLN is a network of South African non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that aims to promote participatory, effective, accountable and pro-poor local governance. Objectives include the documentation and dissemination of good practices, capacity building, and advocacy. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Good governance learning network (GGLN), Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ggln.org.za/
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Human resource management and decentralization in Botswana and South Africa
Abstract: The relationship between decentralization and human resource management (HRM) in Botswana and South Africa is examined. In the cases researched strategic HRM (SHRM) reforms have been accompanied by a tendency towards centralization rather than decentralization. Author(s): Phirinyane, Molefe B. Source(s): , xii, 370 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 University of Birmingham, Birmingham…
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IDASA – Blog
Abstract: A blog by Idasa, an independent South African public interest organisation committed to promoting sustainable democracy based on active citizenship, democratic institutions, and social justice. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 Institute for democracy in South Africa (IDASA), Cape Town [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://idasa.wordpress.com/