Tegels, José and Abdou, Maïmouna | 2007
- Author(s): Tegels, José and Abdou, Maïmouna
- Publisher: SNV Netherlands development organisation
- Pages: --
- Keywords: women, empowerment, women in politics, decentralization in government, municipal government, elections, niger
A quota system for women was used in the municipal council elections in Niger to enhance the representation of women councillors. This demonstrates that the decentralization process can provide women with a better access to local politics.
Tembo, Fletcher | [2010]
- Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher
- Publisher: Overseas development institute (ODI)]. Mwananchi programme
- Pages: --
- Keywords: popular participation, governance, accountability, development projects, research, africa south of sahara, ethiopia, ghana, malawi, sierra leone, sudan, uganda
The Programme Director explains how the project will bring together media, civil society organisations (CSOs) and elected representatives to create 'coalitions of change' and strengthen citizen engagement in seven African countries.
Tembo, Fletcher | 2012
- Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher
- Publisher: Overseas development institute (ODI)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: development assistance, political economy, governance, popular participation, accountability
A model for using political economy analysis and outcome mapping to obtain better citizen voice and accountability (CV&A;) results is presented. Developing explicit theories of change (ToCs) from the start of programme planning helps planners delve into local or national citizen-state dynamics.
Tembo, Fletcher | 2012
- Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher
- Publisher: Overseas development institute (ODI)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: civil society, popular participation, accountability, local government, sierra leone, ghana, zambia, malawi, africa south of sahara
The question of 'what works under what circumstances' informs this study of citizen voice and accountability in different governance contexts in Africa. One key factor is finding the right incentives to mobilize citizens’ voice while also generating incentives for government institutions.
Tembo, Fletcher | 2010
- Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher
- Publisher: Overseas development institute (ODI). Mwananchi programme
- Pages: --
- Keywords: political participation, governance, political economy, civil society, popular participation, research, africa south of sahara
The conceptual foundations for action research to strengthen citizen engagement with the African state and improve governance are presented. The Mwananchi programme works to enhance political leverage for citizens as they engage with their governments at different levels.