| 2011
- Author(s):
- Publisher: United nations development programme (UNDP)]
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- Keywords: development assistance, development strategies, cost benefit analysis, civil society, private sector, public sector, local government, governance, co-operation between organizations
The final declaration of the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, Busan, South Korea, establishes a framework for development cooperation that embraces traditional donors, South-South cooperators, CSOs and private funders. Among other things, it stresses the importance of local governance.
| 2011
- Author(s):
- Publisher: United nations (UN). Economic and social council (ECOSOC)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: gender, local government, empowerment, rural areas, women in development
The report examines the contributions of gender-responsive governance and institutions to rural women’s empowerment. The role of local governments is highlighted. It was prepared for the fifty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which took place from 27 February to 9 March 2012.
| 2011
- Author(s):
- Publisher: [United nations development programme (UNDP). Oslo governance centre (OGC)]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: civil society, democracy, accountability, local government, governance
The Oslo Principles is a statement designed to strengthen democratic governance at the local and national levels. The were formulated at the Oslo Governance Forum of October 2011. They promote democratic governance assessments, accountability, transparency, civil society, and a rights-based approach
| 2011
- Author(s):
- Publisher: United nations development programme (UNDP)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, accountability, development strategies, democracy, popular participation, poverty alleviation, governance, local government
According to this Fast Facts Brochure of UNDP, for poor people to make their voices heard, local institutions of governance are the most important avenue. This is where the poor, women and minorities can participate in governance and influence decisions affecting their lives.
| 2011
- Author(s):
- Publisher: The Carter center
- Pages: --
- Keywords: economic aspects, education, political power, political parties, local government, nepal
This background document shows how political parties participate in and influence local bodies. It is based on experiences in Nepal. Often, political parties are prominent actors in local bodies, including in bodies in which they have no formal role e.g. user groups and school management committees.