Van Der Zwan, Joost | [2010]
- Author(s): Van Der Zwan, Joost
- Publisher: International alert
- Pages: --
- Keywords: guidelines, development assistance, conflict, governance, land reform
This practice note explains the importance of using a conflict-sensitive approach to land policy and land governance in conflict-prone or conflict affected contexts. It offers guidelines and principles on how economic development practitioners can promote conflict-sensitive land policy reform.
Van Donk, Mirjam | cop. 2008
- Author(s): Van Donk, Mirjam
- Publisher: Good governance learning network (GGLN)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, governance, accountability, public services, poverty alleviation, budgeting, popular participation, civil society, evaluation, south africa
A framework for evaluating local governance in South Africa is outlined. It looks at three interrelated aspects: democracy, responsiveness, accountability; equitable service delivery and poverty reduction; and planning and budgeting.
Van Donk, Mirjam | 2011
- Author(s): Van Donk, Mirjam
- Publisher: Good governance learning network (GGLN)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, community participation, civil society, accountability, institution building, south africa
The meaning of community protests for local governance in South Africa is examined. The report is organized into 3 sections: concepts of participation and democracy; state-organised structures of participation; and community-created spaces of participation, including protest action.
Van Donk, Mirjam | 2010
- Author(s): Van Donk, Mirjam
- Publisher: Good governance learning network (GGLN)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, public services, accountability, leadership, human resources, south africa
Important avenues to build better leadership in local government in South Africa are highlighted. A collective change in attitudes and in practices on the part of leadership is needed. \"Softer\" issues such as values, a shared vision, commitment, motivation, learning and trust are equally important.
Van Wyk, Jeannie van | 2012
- Author(s): Van Wyk, Jeannie van
- Publisher: North-west university (NWU)]
- Pages: 288--318
- Keywords: development planning, legislation, constitutions, management, local government, public administration, south africa
The constitutional framework of the powers and functions of local government in South Africa leaves room for uncertainty and confusion, caused by provisions that permit the support, monitoring, supervision and intervention by national and provincial government over provinces and local governments.