Ndletyana, Mcebisi and Muzondidya, James and Naidoo, Vinothan | 2008
- Author(s): Ndletyana, Mcebisi and Muzondidya, James and Naidoo, Vinothan
- Publisher: Republic of South Africa. The Presidency
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, capacity building, development planning, training programmes, south africa
The historical context, within which local government has evolved in South Africa, is narrated and the measures and programmes introduced to empower the developmental capacity of municipalities is analysed. The weaknesses of capacity building programmes and local planning processes are identified.
Nel, Etienne | [2003]
- Author(s): Nel, Etienne
- Publisher: University of the Free state. Centre for development support (CDS)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, economic growth, enterprise development, poverty alleviation, development planning, south africa
This report examines the current status quo with respect to Local Economic Development (LED) in the Free State Province, and the impact which LED projects are having on local communities. The role of local government is highlighted.
Netswera, Fulufhelo G. and Phago, Kedibone G. | 2011
- Author(s): Netswera, Fulufhelo G. and Phago, Kedibone G.
- Publisher: Africa institute of South Africa (AISA)
- Pages: 130--141
- Keywords: local government, governance, public opinion, evaluation, communication policy, south africa
An assessment of stakeholder perceptions on effective municipal governance confirms that the necessary structures and systems are in place for effective governance, but poor communication creates negative perceptions. Introduction of the scorecard is recommended.
Neyapti, Bilin | 2008]
- Author(s): Neyapti, Bilin
- Publisher: Bilkent university
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, fiscal policy, local government, public debt
This paper shows that both expenditure and revenue decentralization have significant negative relationships with deficits. Also, it appears more prudent to advise revenue decentralization rather than expenditure decentralization in cases of high ethnolinguistic fractionalization.
Ngy Chanphal, H.E. | 2011
- Author(s): Ngy Chanphal, H.E.
- Publisher: Livelihood enhancement & association of the poor in Siem Reap project (LEAP)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: self-help, development planning, guidelines, community participation, poverty alleviation, cambodia
This manual for enabling poor people to organize themselves aims to ensure that all operational activities carried out by the project’s beneficiaries and facilitators will be carried out using a process that is transparent to all participants.