Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Global uncertainties : security in an Africa of networked, multi-level governance

| cop. 2012-
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Institute of development studies (IDS)
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  • Keywords: internal security, conflict, governance, congo, somalia, kenya, nigeria, ivory coast, mozambique, sierra leone, mali
This research programme (2009-2012) of conflict management in Africa is built on the observation that all governance (esp. in Africa) is multi-levelled and networked - from the village to the international organisation, and well beyond what is specified in formal government structures.

UCLG Capacity and institution building working group (CIB WG)

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  • Publisher: United cities and local governments (UCLG)
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  • Keywords: capacity building, municipal government, co-operation between organizations, international co-operation, local government
UCLG's CIB WG brings together professional practitioners from local governments and LGAs, active in the field of Municipal International Cooperation and Association Capacity Building programmes.

UCLG-MEWA : United cities and local governments Middle East and west Asia section

| cop. 2012-
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  • Publisher: United cities and local governments Middle East and west Asia section (UCLG-MEWA)
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  • Keywords: sustainable development, accountability, urban areas, municipal government, governance, local government, middle east, southwestern asia
UCLG-MEWA continues its activities for cities and local governments in the region, serving the main principles of democracy, human rights, local self-government, international solidarity, accountability and transparency, and sustainable development.

Land policy initiative (LPI)

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  • Publisher: United nations economic commission for Africa (UNECA)
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  • Keywords: governance, natural resources, customary law, public administration, land titles, women, land rights, land tenure, africa
LPI is an international programme to make land play its proper role in African development. Focal areas include: (1) women’s secure access to land; (2) the legitimacy of Africa’s customary based land rights; and (3) transparent and cost-effective land administration systems.

Internet & gouvernance locale : vers une administration et une gouvernance électronique des communes du Bénin

| cop. 2012-
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  • Publisher: Internet society (ISOC). Benin chapter
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: community participation, information technology, internet, public services, local government, benin
With support from the Internet Society (ISOC), the IGL Bénin network aims to promote the use of the Internet for providing public services and to improve the relations between citizens and local governments.
 

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