Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Inter-districten samenwerkingsverband : Republiek Suriname : decentralisatie portal

| ca. 2010- ]
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: s.n.
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: decentralization in government, co-operation between organizations, local government, suriname
This is the Dutch-language Decentralization portal of the Collaborating Districts of the Surinam Republic.

Local level governance of natural resources and the environment : briefing note for embassies

| ca. 2009]
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Royal tropical institute (KIT)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: land rights, governance, development assistance, development policy, netherlands
This reference note on land governance is developed for the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, particularly embassies. The aim of this note is to facilitate the inclusion of land governance in the context analysis of the multi annual strategic plans of the embassies in guest countries.

Localizing the MDGs for effective integrated local development : an overview of practices and lessons learned

| ca. 2008]
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: United nations development programme (UNDP). Oslo governance centre (OGC)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: decentralization in government, poverty alleviation, development strategies, local government, development planning
Case studies, methodologies, tools, and other practical evidence that demonstrate local level development activities in support of achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are presented, including UNDP experiences with local development plans (LDPs).

AWEPA : European parliamentarians for Africa

| 2013-
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Association of European parliamentarians for Africa (AWEPA)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: eu, economic development, international co-operation, parliamentary government, democracy, africa
The AWEPA works with African parliaments to strengthen parliamentary democracy in Africa and facilitate African-European parliamentary dialogue. The main goal is to eradicate poverty and support the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals, through democracy and development.

CCRE/CEMR : Council of European municipalities and regions = Conseil des communes et régions d'Europe

| 2013-
  • Author(s):
  • Publisher: Council of European municipalities and regions (CEMR) = Conseil des communes et rĂ©gions d'Europe (CCRE)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: capacity building, co-operation between organizations, international co-operation, local government, europe
The Council of European Municipalities represents 150,000 local governments in Europe. It has an active network for North/South local government cooperation that seeks to promote the exchange of experience and of best practice between the relevant parties.
 

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