Bayer, Wolfgang and Waters-Bayer, Ann | 2002
- Author(s): Bayer, Wolfgang and Waters-Bayer, Ann
- Publisher: Deutsche Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) [etc.]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: evaluation, popular participation, indigenous populations, natural resources, project monitoring
This report reviews documented experiences, including “grey” literature, on participatory monitoring and evaluation with pastoralists and other livestock-keepers. It is divided into an analytical assessment and an annotated bibliography. Key websites for further information are given in an annex.
Bayraktar, Ulas and Massicard, ةlise | 2012
- Author(s): Bayraktar, Ulas and Massicard, ةlise
- Publisher: Agence française de développement (AFD)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: legislation, decentralization in government, turkey
The decentralisation reforms that have been undertaken by the government of Turkey since 2004 are examined. A number of laws give increased autonomy and resources to regional and local authorities and reorganize the division of tasks between these authorities and the central government.
Bazaara, Nyangabyaki | 2003
- Author(s): Bazaara, Nyangabyaki
- Publisher: World resources institute. Institutions and governance program
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, environmental management, community participation, laws and regulations, natural resources policy, governance, comparative analysis, natural resources, uganda
The main environmental issues in the decentralization reforms of Uganda with regard to natural resources management (NRM) are identified, including the lack of devolution of powers over NRM and the failure of local governments to exercise their limited powers.
Beall, Jo | 2007
- Author(s): Beall, Jo
- Publisher: International development research centre (IDRC)]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: women's rights, decentralization in government, local government, civil and political rights, women in development, human rights, development strategies
Rights-based approaches and decentralization are examined to interrogate the contemporary appeal and to discern if and how they benefit women. The conclusion reached is that advancing women's rights cannot be left to the local level.
Beall, Jo | 2005
- Author(s): Beall, Jo
- Publisher: United nations research institute for social development (UNRISD)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, gender, women, democracy, local government, political participation, social aspects, cultural and social anthropology, south africa, southern africa, angola, mozambique, zimbabwe, zambia
This paper argues that: (1) effective involvement of women in local governance is predicated both on the approach adopted by political parties and on how women are organized at the local level; and (2) neo-liberal policies may serve to undermine the potential for gender-sensitive service delivery.