Tag: west africa
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Innovations in land rights recognition, administration, and governance
Abstract: This volume is a product of the Annual Conference on Land Policy and Administration. Subjects include: (1) innovation in land administration in Africa; (2) low-cost land administration; (3) the impact of improved tenure security; and (4) land governance. Author(s): Deininger, Klaus Source(s): , v, 241 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2010 World bank…
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The eight modes of local governance in west Africa
Abstract: Several meanings of the term governance are discussed before an own definition is given. A comparative analysis is made of different modes of local governance in Francophone West Africa, e.g. chiefly, associational, communal, state, project based, patronage based, religious and business. Author(s): Olivier De Sardan, Jean-Pierre; Appleyard, Paul Source(s): , APPP working paper; 4…
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LOGO south programme (MIC) 2007-2010
Abstract: The programme aims to strengthen good local government as a condition for poverty reduction. It targets 12 local government associations in four regions: Asia, Central-America, West-Africa and East-Africa. It focuses on capacity building of politicians, decision makers and civil servants. Author(s): VNG Source(s): , Published: 2009 VNG international, The Hague (English; Spanish; Russian ISBN/ISSN:…
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Accroître les ressources financières des communes : pratiques émergentes en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre
Abstract: The mobilization and management of financial resources is one of the pillars of the decentralization and sustainable provision of basic services in local communities. This book examines what progress has been made in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Benin, and Cameroon. Author(s): Keita, Amagoin; Baltissen, Gerard; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , 95 p., ill., tabs,…
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Open society initiative for West Africa : OSIWA : helping West Africans to build open societies
Abstract: The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) was established in 2000 as a part of the global network of autonomous Soros Foundations. OSIWA promotes open societies where democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic freedoms and widespread civic participation prevail. Author(s): OSIWA Source(s): , Published: 2008 Open society initiative for West Africa…
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Assessing decentralisation and local governance in West Africa : taking stock of strengthening the monitoring and evaluation capacity of local actors
Abstract: This document examines a number of initiatives to build the capacity of local stakeholders to monitor and evaluate decentralisation and local governance processes in a participatory way. Incl. case studies from Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali and Niger. Author(s): Le Bay, Sonia; Loquai, Christiane Source(s): , 271 p., ill., maps, tabs, 25 cm Published: 2008…
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What can rural local governments contribute to private sector development?
Abstract: This paper examines how local governments can support private sector actors within their territory: farmers and enterprises, both formal and informal. The focus is on poverty alleviation in West Africa. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Baltissen, Gerard; Lodenstein, Elsbet Source(s): , KIT working papers series; WPS.G2 ii, 14 p KIT working papers series WPS.G2 Published:…
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Effectiveness of bylaws in the management of natural resources : the west African experience
Abstract: Recognizing bylaws is one of the most effective arrangements in natural resources management at a local level as they will more easily allow harmonization of the ongoing decentralization process with local practices. Author(s): Alinon, Koffi; Kalinganire, Antoine Source(s): , CAPRi working paper; 93 10 p., ill., tabs CAPRi working paper 93 Published: 2008 International…
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Young people’s participation in local governance
Abstract: During the European Development Days of 2008, young people from West Africa and Europe met for a Youth Forum entitled “Let your voice be heard: a forum by and for youth in local governance”. They produced a large number of videos that can be seen here. Author(s): Source(s): , 1:44 min., ill. Published: 2008…