Tag: Women

• Public service reform in South Africa : an overview of selected case studies from 1994-2004

  Abstract: The research explores the concerns, challenges and successes of the Government of South Africa’s efforts to transform the public service to be representative of the South African society and eliminate racism, gender discrimination and associated peculiarities. Author(s): Fraser-Moleketi, Geraldine Joslyn Source(s): , 144 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2006 Universiteit van Pretoria, Pretoria (English…

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  January 1, 2006

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• Decentralizing government and centralizing gender in southern Africa : lessons from the South African experience

  Abstract: This paper argues that: (1) effective involvement of women in local governance is predicated both on the approach adopted by political parties and on how women are organized at the local level; and (2) neo-liberal policies may serve to undermine the potential for gender-sensitive service delivery. Author(s): Beall, Jo Source(s): , Occasional paper /…

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  angola, cultural and social anthropology, decentralization in government, democracy, gender, Local Government, mozambique, political participation, social aspects, South Africa, southern africa, Women, zambia, zimbabwe

• Promoting gender equity in local governance : a toolkit

  Abstract: During the last five years, a range of instruments and bodies have been created by local governments in Central America to promote gender equity and to respond to women’s priorities. These include gender equity policies, gender equity commissions in municipalities, and Municipal Women’s Offices. Author(s): CEM-H Source(s): , [8] p., ill. Published: 2005 One…

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  central america, Gender mainstreaming, Local Government, municipal government, political participation, Women

• Women and local democracy : lessons from Central America

  Abstract: This publication draws together the experiences and lessons learnt by Central American women working on promoting gender equity in local government. Author(s): Clulow, Michael Source(s): , Building women’s citizenship and governance, Central America [40] p Building women’s citizenship and governance, Central America Published: 2005 One world action etc.], [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: 1-898776-54-7/ Link:…

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  central america, civil society, el salvador, honduras, Local Government, Nicaragua, political participation, Women

• Representation in decentralized governance and local service delivery for MDGs : regional retreat : retreat report

  Abstract: In May 2005 a regional workshop was held in Hua Hin, Thailand, to discuss approaches to ensure inclusion of women, youth, ethic minorities and disadvantaged groups in local government as well as the role of traditional representation. Author(s): UNDP; UNCDF Source(s): , 25 p., ill., tabs Published: 2005 United nations development programme] (UNDP) [etc.,…

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  Asia, decentralization in government, Empowerment, ethnic and racial groups, Governance, Local Government, political representation, Women, youth

• ‘Bringing government to the people’ : women, local governance and community participation in South Africa

  Abstract: This paper considers the ongoing political transformations in South Africa in the context of debates about good governance and participatory democracy. Author(s): McEwan, Cheryl Source(s): Geoforum; 34(2003)4, p. 469-481, ill., maps Geoforum 34(2003)4 Published: 2003 World bank, (English ISBN/ISSN: /0016-7185 Link: http://dro.dur.ac.uk/1069/1/1069.pdf

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  community participation, development planning, economic development, gender, Governance, Local Government, political aspects, South Africa, Women

• Gender and local governance : a new discourse in development

  Abstract: The study is broadly an attempt to analyze the emerging scenario of women leadership at local politics by focusing on the elected women representatives of Union Parishad of Bangladesh compared to their counterparts in Panchayats of India. Author(s): Shamin, Ishrat; Kumari, Ranjana Source(s): , [82] p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2002 Centre for women…

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  bangladesh, India, Local Government, political participation, Women

• Decentralisation in Madhya Pradesh, India : from Panchayati raj to Gram swaraj (1995-2001)

  Abstract: This paper seeks to evaluate the Panchayat system, based on its first six years of operation. It notes that the participation of women in Panchayat councils has improved due to reservation; however, efforts to improve the performance of women require greater attention. Author(s): Behar, Amitabh; Kumar, Yogesh Source(s): , Working paper / Overseas development…

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  Capacity Building, gender, Governance, India, Local Government, political representation, social justice, Women

• Gender analysis and interpretation of barriers to women’s participation in Ghana’s decentralised local government system

  Abstract: This paper adopts a multi-dimensional gender analysis to debunk the notions that carry with them intrinsic assumptions that the devolution of power to the grassroots level will bring power closer to all the people, including women, and thereby improve governance. Author(s): Ohene-Konadu, Gifty Source(s): , [57] p., ill., graphs Published: 2001 University of Cape-Town…

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  decentralization in government, ghana, Local Government, political participation, Women

• Promoting the participation of women in local governance and development : the case of Ghana

  Abstract: This paper describes initiatives in Ghana to promote the participation of women in local governance and the role of European support. Author(s): Ofei-Aboagye, Esther Source(s): , ECDPM discussion paper; 18 10 p., 30 cm ECDPM discussion paper 18 Published: 2000 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), Maastricht (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ecdpm.org/Web_ECDPM/Web/Content/Content.nsf/80ba021853007405c1256c790053145c/37934f6bc08133b8c1256c6f006053b9?OpenDocument

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  eu, ghana, Governance, Local Government, political participation, Women, women in politics