Musoni, James | 2011
- Author(s): Musoni, James
- Publisher: Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, governance, public administration, co-operation between organizations, development strategies, east africa
In May 2011, ministers and local government representatives from Eastern Africa recognized the significant progress in decentralized governance already being made across the region and noted the extensive commitments to decentralization and strengthening local government.
Mutakha, Kangu and Bosire, Conrad | 2012]
- Author(s): Mutakha, Kangu and Bosire, Conrad
- Publisher: Sabinet
- Pages: 4--5
- Keywords: au, decentralization in government, governance, elections, democracy, local government, africa
The African Union Commission announced the entry into force of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG) on 15 February 2012. The ACDEG has specific relevance to local democracy in Africa and will assist in nurturing and safeguarding subnational democracy in the region.
Muyomba-Tamale, Lillian | 2010
- Author(s): Muyomba-Tamale, Lillian
- Publisher: Advocates coalition for development and environment (ACODE)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, public services, evaluation, institution building, capacity building, development planning, budgeting, uganda
Luwero District Council in Uganda was the first to be assessed using the new score-card methodology. District performance and the quality of public services was assessed and recommendations for improvement were provided. Capacity building, budgeting, and development planning need more attention.
Mwangi, Esther and Meinzen-Dick, Ruth and Sun, Yan and Banana, Abwoli | 2008
- Author(s): Mwangi, Esther and Meinzen-Dick, Ruth and Sun, Yan and Banana, Abwoli
- Publisher: International association for the study of the commons (IASC)]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, public administration, forest management, popular participation, women, uganda, kenya, bolivia, mexico
A comparative study of varying proportions of women in forest user groups across 4 countries at varying stages of devolution shows that mixed female and male user groups may have the most positive impact on enhancing forest resource enhancing behaviour.
Mwasha-Sithebe, Grace J. | 2007
- Author(s): Mwasha-Sithebe, Grace J.
- Publisher: University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, capacity building, market potential, nongovernmental organizations, civil society, tanzania
The marketing and networking strategy of a non-governmental organization that works to enhance the capabilities of civil society in Tanzania is outlined. It intends to strengthen its activities aimed at capacity building of local government institutions.