Lund, Christian and Odgaard, Rie and Sjaastad, Espen | [2006]
- Author(s): Lund, Christian and Odgaard, Rie and Sjaastad, Espen
- Publisher: Danish institute for international studies (DIIS)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: land rights, land tenure, governance, poverty alleviation, economic development, conflict, natural resources, africa
This paper identifies and discusses important issues in the ongoing debate about African land rights and land conflicts. It also presents and discusses various policy approaches being adopted on the continent to solve land tenure problems and related conflicts.
Lutz, Georg and Linder, Wolf | 2004
- Author(s): Lutz, Georg and Linder, Wolf
- Publisher: University of Berne
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, community leadership, governance, cultural and social anthropology, economic development
The aim of this study is to analyse existing literature and case studies on traditional structures in local governance, in order to clarify the basic concepts of their contents and to identify information gaps.
Lwendo, Sitali Brian | 2009
- Author(s): Lwendo, Sitali Brian
- Publisher: New era
- Pages: --
- Keywords: popular participation, human resources, decision-making, local government, decentralization in government, africa south of sahara
Decentralization is at present not perfectly performing in the way it was designed: (1) they do not dispose of full autonomy in local decision-making; (2) the level of human and financial resources is limited; and (3) the intended increase in popular participation has only been partially achieved.
Lynam, Timothy | 2007
- Author(s): Lynam, Timothy
- Publisher: Resilience alliance
- Pages: --
- Keywords: natural resources, popular participation, forest management, evaluation
The authors survey and evaluate selected participatory tools that have been proven effective in natural resources management and research with forest communities. Based on an analysis framework, each tool is evaluated and its strengths, weaknesses and adaptability examined.
Maathuis, Sander and Waard, Jan de | cop. 2007
- Author(s): Maathuis, Sander and Waard, Jan de
- Publisher: VNG international
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, capacity building, international co-operation, development assistance
Illustrates in what way international partnerships can contribute to improving the performance of local governments. Mentions obstacles in establishing or executing partnerships and provides practical solutions.