Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

The changing face of local governance? : community development councils in Afghanistan

Nixon, Hamish | 2008
  • Author(s): Nixon, Hamish
  • Publisher: Afghanistan research and evaluation unit (AREU)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: decentralization in government, governance, community development, community organization, community participation, rehabilitation, afghanistan
This working paper presents findings from research on sub-national governance in Afghanistan, including the role that that Community Development Councils (CDCs) play at community levels.

Looking beyond the obvious : uncovering the features of natural resource conflicts in Uganda

Nkonya, Ephraim and Markelova, Helen and Kato, Edward | 2009
  • Author(s): Nkonya, Ephraim and Markelova, Helen and Kato, Edward
  • Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI) : for CGIAR systemwide program on collective action and property rights (CAPRi)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: local government, natural resources, conflict, uganda
Even though most people turn to the local government (a formal institution) for arbitration, customary institutions still play an important role in conflict management, especially for the poorer communities where formal institutions are weak.

A gender-specific evaluation framework for the leadership development of women in local government

Nkwana, H. Mapula and Dijk, H. Gerda van | 2012
  • Author(s): Nkwana, H. Mapula and Dijk, H. Gerda van
  • Publisher: Association of southern African schools and departments of public administration and management (ASSADPAM)]
  • Pages: 157--172
  • Keywords: capacity building, leadership, training programmes, local government, women in politics, evaluation, south africa
A gender-specific evaluation framework is proposed to ensure that gender equality is achieved in all facets of local government in South Africa, including leadership development.The article highlights the importance of evaluating programmes aimed at leadership development.

Mapping police services in the Democratic republic of Congo : institutional interactions at central, provincial and local levels

Nlandu, Thierry Mayamba | 2012
  • Author(s): Nlandu, Thierry Mayamba
  • Publisher: [University of Sussex]. Institute of development studies (IDS)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: police, law enforcement, legislation, institutional infrastructure, public administration, political conditions, internal security, public services, decision-making, accountability, governance, congo
This paper examines the roles, responsibilities and interactions between the various formal and informal institutions and stakeholders involved in the management of police services in the DRC. It identifies informal networks that influence decision-making processes and policy implementation.

Democracy and poverty reduction in Nigeria : a case study of Rivers State : 1999-2007

Nna, Nekabari Johnson and Igwe, Prince Ikechukwu | 2010
  • Author(s): Nna, Nekabari Johnson and Igwe, Prince Ikechukwu
  • Publisher: African journals online (AJOL)
  • Pages: 131--162
  • Keywords: local government, democracy, poverty alleviation, political economy, nigeria
The findings from 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State, Nigeria, show that the democratic experience has impacted little to the poverty situation of the people of Rivers State.
 

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