Tijmstra, Sylvia | 2011
- Author(s): Tijmstra, Sylvia
- Publisher: International labour office (ILO). International training centre (ITC)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: economic growth, informal sector, enterprise development, local government, popular participation, ghana
This case study presents and analyses the lessons learned from the Local Economic Development (LED) component of the Ghana Decent Work Programme (GDWP). It fostered social dialogue at local level, strengthened local businesses, and extended social protection for workers in the informal economy.
Tissington, Kate | 2008
- Author(s): Tissington, Kate
- Publisher: University of the Witwatersrand]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, water supply, local government, public services, sanitation, south africa
The key impediments to water services delivery at the local level in South Africa were ascertained. The report, based on interviews conducted at 15 municipalities across the country, identifies nine cross-cutting ‘fault lines’, which reflect systemic obstacles to the provision of water services.
Todes, Alison and Sithole, Pearl and Williamson, Amanda | 2007
- Author(s): Todes, Alison and Sithole, Pearl and Williamson, Amanda
- Publisher: HSRC press
- Pages: --
- Keywords: gender, development planning, local government, women, municipal government, decentralization in government, south africa
The outcomes of a research project carried out in KwaZulu-Natal over the period 2004-2006 are discussed. The research examined the effects of decentralization on women's rights and entitlements.
Toni, Fabiano | 2011
- Author(s): Toni, Fabiano
- Publisher: MDPI. Open access publishing]
- Pages: 66--85
- Keywords: decentralization in government, forest management, resources conservation, climatic change, development assistance, brazil
Central states will be accountable for REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) money, and may keep a significant share. Supporters of decentralization argue that centralized implementation of REDD+ will be ineffective and inefficient.
Toni, Fabiano | 2007
- Author(s): Toni, Fabiano
- Publisher: World resources institute. Institutions and governance program
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, political economy, private sector, elite, civil society, democracy, political representation, development assistance, nongovernmental organizations, local government, brazil
Although in the past this close relationship between civil society organizations and the ruling party (PT) helped strengthen democracy in Brazil, the current government-NGO alliance runs in fact reinforces centralization and foments neo-corporatist/clientelist practices.