| 2012
- Author(s):
- Publisher: Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF)]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: public services, guidelines, development policy, development planning, gender equality, local government, australia
The fact sheets, Ten ways local government can advance gender equity, are part of a resource package designed to build the capacity for local governments to consider gender equity in their planning, policy and service delivery.
| 2012
- Author(s):
- Publisher: United cities and local governments (UCLG)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: economic growth, social development, economic development, basic services, local government, infrastructure, poverty alleviation, popular participation, rules and regulations
This paper focuses on the role of local government in reducing inequalities in sustainable development (infrastructure, basic services, regulations and other measures linked to health, economic opportunity and risk reduction), and the inclusion of the poor and marginalized in local decisions.
| 2012
- Author(s):
- Publisher: South African government information
- Pages: 407--443
- Keywords: social development, economic development, public administration, co-operation between organizations, local government, development strategies, south africa
Chapter 13 of the National Development Plan - 2030 emphasizes that South Africa needs to build a state that is capable of playing a developmental role. Improving relations between national, provincial and local government requires a proactive approach to resolving coordination problems.
| 2012
- Author(s):
- Publisher: South African government information
- Pages: 217--234
- Keywords: basic services, poverty alleviation, development strategies, governance, rural development, south africa
According to chapter 6 of the National Development Plan, rural communities require greater economic and political opportunities to overcome poverty and ensure quality access to basic services, health care, education and food security. Better intergovernmental relations will improve rural governance.
| 2012
- Author(s):
- Publisher: South African government information
- Pages: --
- Keywords: corrupt practices, public services, health services, rural development, education, infrastructure, employment, development planning, south africa
South Africa's National Development Plan aims to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by 2030. Challenges include: (1) unemployment; (2) infrastructure; (3) education; (4) spatial divides; (5) resource-dependence of the economy; (6) health; (7) public services; and (8) corruption.