Tag: Women
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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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Public provisioning of health and decentralization in Gujarat
Abstract: The contribution of the decentralized system of governance to the delivery of health services in rural areas of Gujarat, India, is explored. In every village as a Village Health and Sanitation Committee (VHSC) is established and various health programmes are decentralized to the Panchayat level. Author(s): Visaria, Leela; Bhat, Meera Source(s): , Economic &…
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Environmental and gender impacts of land tenure regularization in Africa : pilot evidence from Rwanda
Abstract: Decentralized, low-cost land tenure regularization in Rwanda improved land access for legally married women, stimulated investment and maintenance of soil conservation measures, and had no negative effect in terms of distress sales and consecutive landlessness. Author(s): Ali, Daniel Ayalew; Deininger, Klaus; Goldstein, Markus Source(s): , Policy research working paper; WPS 5765 29 p., ill.,…
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Women’s land rights and women’s empowerment : one and the same?
Abstract: sl276slmult1Women’s land rights are particularly crucial, as secure access to land and other natural resources is a basis for sustainable livelihoods and a key factor in assuring food security. The ability to access land is contingent on processes of empowerment. Author(s): Pallas, Sabine Source(s): , p. 269-289, ill. Published: 2011 Graduate institute of international…
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Gender budgeting and democratic governance : experience from Africa and Europe
Abstract: From the reports on experience gained in South Africa, Uganda and Austria and discussed at the Workshop, it became apparent that broad coalitions in society are necessary between civil society, parliaments and the government in order to successfully and sustainably implement gender budgeting. Author(s): Bilinksi, Merle Source(s): , [9] p., ill. Published: 2010 Association…
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Local power and women’s rights : gender perspectives on decentralisation processes
Abstract: A workshop was held to discuss the strategies and political measures needed to achieve gender equality and empowerment of women at national and local level. This book presents the different experiences made by participants from Germany, Uganda and Cameroon and the results of the discussion. Author(s): Prestin, Kirsten Source(s): , [11] p., ill. Published:…
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Space on the mat : Pacific women in local government
Abstract: This is a networking site for Pacific Women in Local Government to exchange experiences, perspectives and ideas on ways in which local government can promote women’s voices, address women’s needs and provide opportunities for women’s political representation alongside men in consultation processes. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , Published: 2010 Women in local government, [Suva] (English…
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Local government for gender equality
Abstract: This issue of Capacity.org looks at the capacities that local governments need to address gender inequalities effectively. It look specifically at the issue of decentralization, which increases the power of local governments and, by extension, their capacity to boost gender equality. Author(s): Greijn, Heinz Source(s): , Capacity.org : a gateway for capacity development; issue…
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The effects of political reservations for women on local governance and rural service provision : survey evidence from Karnataka
Abstract: Evidence from India is used to qualify & quantify the role of political reservation policies for women as a determinant of rural service provision and local governance and to identify factors that constrain effective local governance & rural service provision beyond the women’s reservation effect. Author(s): Raabe, Katharina; Sekher, Madhushree; Birner, Regina Source(s): ,…