Tag: west africa
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WACSI : West Africa civil society institute
Abstract: WACSI was set up to bridge the institutional and operational gaps identified in civil society. It seeks to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of CSOs to engage in policy formulation, implementation, and the promotion of democratic values and principles in West Africa. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 West Africa civil society institute (WACSI),…
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Municipalities in figures : needs and realities : the experiences of SNV Mali and PACT/GTZ : [case study]
Abstract: Lessons are drawn from 11 case studies in West Africa after analysing different approaches for strengthening the capacities of local government to monitor and evaluate the outcomes of reform processes concerned with the democratic control of local governance structures. Author(s): Lodenstein, Elsbet; Caspari, Ulrich; Dumont, Florence Source(s): , 31 p., ill., maps, tabs Published:…
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Alignment strategies in the field of decentralisation and local governance : country study of practices and experiences : Benin : international development partner harmonisation for enhanced aid effectiveness : draft report
Abstract: This study reviews experiences and strategies in harmonizing and increasing effectiviness in donor support to decentralization and local governance processes in Benin. It identifies lessons learned and future perspectives. Author(s): Hesselbarth, Susanne Source(s): , vi, [28] p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 InWEnt]. Development partners working group on local governance and decentralisation (DPWG-LGD), [Bonn…
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Decentralisation policy review : final report
Abstract: The review analyses the opportunities and constraints in order to achieve effective decentralization in Ghana. It describes the current situation and makes recommendations for a refined government policy and strategy. Author(s): Source(s): , [231] p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 DEGE consult [etc.], Dar es Salaam [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.dege.biz/DecentralisationPolicyReview.pdf
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Towards a basic health-sector information system for municipal actors
Abstract: This report describes the authors’ experience developing a minimum health-information package (SIEC-S) to enable local government and the community health associations (ASACOs) to assume their new responsibilities and to be actively involved in managing public health. Author(s): Toonen, Jurrien; Dao, Dramane; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , iv, 16 p., ill., graphs, tabs draft Published:…
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Conflict, social capital and managing natural resources : a West African case study
Abstract: This book assesses how conflicting claims to scarce natural resources (land, farmer’s rights) can be resolved in the agricultural and pastoral systems of arid and semi-arid regions of West Africa. Based on USAID-funded research in Mali. Author(s): Moore, Keith M. Source(s): , xii, 266 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 25 cm Published: 2005 CABI, Wallingford…
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The local appropriation of democracy : an analysis of the municipal elections in Parakou, Republic of Benin, 2002/03
Abstract: Author(s): Bierschenk, Thomas Source(s): , Arbeitspapiere = Working papers; 39 46 p., ill., tabs Arbeitspapiere = Working papers 39 Published: 2004 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Institut für Ethnologie und Afrikastudien, Mainz (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ifeas.uni-mainz.de/workingpapers/LocalParakou.pdf
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Enjeux et viabilité des communes rurales au Burkina Faso
Abstract: This Bulletin focuses on access to land and natural resources, particularly by groups with the least political muscle, and considers the opportunities and risks that rural decentralisation poses for management of these resources at the local level in Burkina Faso and elsewhere in West Africa. Author(s): Bagré, Alain S.; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Baltissen, Gerard…