Voss, John | 2008
- Author(s): Voss, John
- Publisher: World bank Indonesia
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, community development, basic services, women, gender, decision-making, community participation, indonesia
This report seeks to determine the impact of community-driven development approaches on traditional measures of household welfare and access to services. The report outlines how the participation of women is addressed in the second phase of the Kecamatan Development Programme (KDP2).
Vyas-Doorgapersad, S. and Ababio, E.P. | 2010
- Author(s): Vyas-Doorgapersad, S. and Ababio, E.P.
- Publisher: Northwest university. Vaal Triangle faculty]
- Pages: 411--427
- Keywords: local government, governance, corrupt practices, education, civil society, accountability, legislation, south africa
The practical outcomes of ethical, state-of-the-art legislation in South Africa are rather illusive. The article recommends to conduct on-going fraud risk assessments and sensitize the communities through education and training regarding good governance and the code of ethics.
Vلsquez, William F. | 2011
- Author(s): Vلsquez, William F.
- Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: community organization, private sector, public opinion, water supply, public services, local government, guatemala
This report finds that rural households in Guatemala value municipal water services but are indifferent between not having piped water and being connected to a private system. The estimated value of community-managed services is negative, suggesting they have an aversion to them.
Wabineno, L.M. and Musinguzi, M. and Ekbنck, P. | 2011]
- Author(s): Wabineno, L.M. and Musinguzi, M. and Ekbنck, P.
- Publisher: Makerere university. College of engineering, design, art and technology
- Pages: 211--223
- Keywords: land rights, decentralization in government, local government, land tenure, natural resources, uganda
This paper presents the current status of land information management system in Uganda, the different problems faced with the system and the practical solutions to the problems. Currently, there are 112 districts, each of which mandated to have its own land office.
Waema, Timothy Mwololo and Adera, Edith Ofwona | 2011
- Author(s): Waema, Timothy Mwololo and Adera, Edith Ofwona
- Publisher: Pambazuka [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, public administration, public services, information technology, communication technology, africa south of sahara
The status of e-governance in Africa is reviewed, using case studies from nine countries, and the effects of ICTs on local governance are assessed. A roadmap for policymakers, decision-makers, and practitioners to implement and evaluate their own e-local governments is included.