| [ca. 2005]
- Author(s):
- Publisher: Centre for public participation (CPP)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: local government, popular participation, guidelines, south africa
This handbook provides handy hints, practical ideas and guidance for running ward committees in the South African governance system. It is designed to provide councillors and ward committee members with a series of steps to take when working in their ward committees.
| [2013- ]
- Author(s):
- Publisher: London school of economics and political science (LSE)]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, public services, accountability, democracy, governance, bolivia
This website provides access to the chapter summaries, primary data, and the full Spanish translation of Faguet’s book on Decentralization and Popular Democracy, which examines the long-term effect of decentralization on democracy, public services, and accountability, using the case of Bolivia.
| [2013- ]
- Author(s):
- Publisher: United nations democracy fund (UNDEF)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: youth, women, democracy, human rights, popular participation, civil society
UNDEF was established in 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund to support democratization efforts around the world. UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes.
| [2012- ]
- Author(s):
- Publisher: Belgian development agency (BTC)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: budgeting, local taxation, institutional infrastructure, development planning, capacity building, development assistance, local government, decentralization in government, belgium
BTC advises and supports central and local authorities. Several aspects are dealt with: developing a coherent institutional framework, developing partner capacities, drawing up local development plans, organizing local tax systems, and providing investment budgets.
| [2012- ]
- Author(s):
- Publisher: International city/county management association (ICMA)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: information exchange, training programmes, capacity building, management, local government
ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, develops and advances professional local government management to create sustainable communities that improve lives worldwide. It provides member support, publications, peer assistance, and training and professional development.