| 2011-
- Author(s):
- Publisher: Royal tropical institute (KIT)
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- Keywords: decentralization in government, governance, natural resources, decision-making, popular participation, social development, economic growth, land tenure, land use, west africa
One of the aims of rural decentralization and local governance is to improve land governance, land use, and decision-making in the management of natural resources in order to support sustainable social and economic development. This online dossier is part of KIT´s Decentralization Portal.
| 2011-
- Author(s):
- Publisher: Institute for research and debate on governance (IRG)
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- Keywords: governance, capacity building, information exchange, latin america
IRG is a \"think tank\" based in Paris, with an office in Bogota. Its mission is to facilitate debate on governance by delivering expertise, setting up training modules, organizing seminars and gathering and disseminating documentation.
| 2010-
- Author(s):
- Publisher: Development research centre on citizenship, participation and accountability (Citizenship DRC)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: accountability, civil society, public opinion, research centres
The Development Research Centre on Citizenship, Participation and Accountability (Citizenship DRC) has worked with universities, research institutes and nongovernmental organisations in more than 25 countries to explore the new ways that citizens are shaping our states and societies.
| 2010-
- Author(s):
- Publisher: Swiss agency for development and cooperation (SDC)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, development assistance, civil society, capacity building, popular participation, economic development, fiscal policy, local government
The decentralization activities of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) generally concern: (1) training; (2) popular participation; (3) investment funding; (4) dialogue with the central government; and (5) participation in local development or fiscal decentralization.
| 2010-
- Author(s):
- Publisher: Institute for local government management (iLGM)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, public administration, capacity building, south africa, africa south of sahara
The iLGM aims to be the centre of excellence of local government management in South Africa and Africa. Its mission is to promote excellence in local government management through the development and capacitation of managers in the sector and through lobbying of stakeholders and advocacy.