Robinson, Brian E. and Holland, Margaret B. and Naughton-Treves, Lisa | 2012]
- Author(s): Robinson, Brian E. and Holland, Margaret B. and Naughton-Treves, Lisa
- Publisher: World bank
- Pages: --
- Keywords: land rights, land tenure, resources conservation, forest resources, deforestation
Deforestation is linked to land tenure security. A literature review of over 130 cases under specific land tenure conditions showed that land tenure security is associated with less deforestation, regardless of the form of tenure. Protected forests are associated with more positive forest outcomes.
Robinson, James A. | 2005]
- Author(s): Robinson, James A.
- Publisher: Scholars at Harvard
- Pages: --
- Keywords: political aspects, decentralization in government, political economy, political opposition, public opinion, bolivia
The political economy of decentralization in Bolivia is discussed, including the central political groups, their interests in decentralization and the instruments used to influence the outcome. The strong demand for decentralization is explained and ways to address the political crisis are examined.
Robinson, Mark | 2007
- Author(s): Robinson, Mark
- Publisher:
- Pages: 1--6
- Keywords: poverty alleviation, popular participation, democracy, public services, decentralization in government, africa south of sahara
Lessons for research and policy are drawn from a number of articles. The consequences of democratic decentralisation in Africa for service delivery outcomes are largely negative. On the positive side, the extent and quality of participation are gradually increasing.
Rodrيguez-Pose, Andrés and Farole, Thomas and Dowson, Laura and Vik, Pهl and Robbins, Glen and Swinburn, Gwen | 2007
- Author(s): Rodrيguez-Pose, Andrés and Farole, Thomas and Dowson, Laura and Vik, Pهl and Robbins, Glen and Swinburn, Gwen
- Publisher: The Cities alliance
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, municipal government, economic development, public services, housing, guidelines, development planning
This Cities Alliance draws on 15 case studies and includes a practical toolkit. It compares tools and methods used in cities in developing, transition and advanced economies. The role of local authorities in developing sound LED strategies, often as part of slum upgrading strategies, is crucial.
Rogerson, C.M. | 2011
- Author(s): Rogerson, C.M.
- Publisher: Academic journals
- Pages: 11756--11767
- Keywords: guidelines, enterprise development, economic policy, economic development, local government, africa south of sahara
This article examines the functions that can be assumed by national governments in support of LED programming, including furnishing a coherent framework and guidelines for local planning affecting business development. Recommendations for energizing LED processes in Africa are provided.