Tag: women in development
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Peoples’ empowerment through democratic decentralization in India
Abstract: There is substantial evidence that basic public services and programmes meant for the poor and marginalized function inefficiently in India, especially in the poorer states. Delivery will not improve in India unless the process simultaneously empowers the poor, including women. Author(s): Saxena, N.C. Source(s): , 78 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 National council of…
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Exclusion, poverty and inequality in decentralized Kenyan forests : bridging the divide
Abstract: This paper analyses the situation of women with regard to decentralization of forest management in Kenya. It highlights power relationships in gendered environments. Finally, it recommends strategies that can be used to overcome the constraints faced by women in NRM. Author(s): Obonyo, E. Source(s): , 21 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Indiana university. Digital…
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Decentralization, women’s rights and development
Abstract: Rights-based approaches and decentralization are examined to interrogate the contemporary appeal and to discern if and how they benefit women. The conclusion reached is that advancing women’s rights cannot be left to the local level. Author(s): Beall, Jo Source(s): , 26 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 International development research centre (IDRC)], [Ottawa (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Women as policy makers : evidence from a randomized policy experiment in India
Abstract: This paper explores the impact of women as policy makers in the Panchayat system in India and finds that women are more likely to be involved in local governance in villages with a reserved Pradhan. Women also tend to work for public goods that are more closely related to women’s concerns. Author(s): Chattopadhyay, Raghabendra;…