Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

In and out of the forest : decentralisation and recentralisation of forest governance in East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Bullinger, Cathrin and Haug, Michaela | 2012
  • Author(s): Bullinger, Cathrin and Haug, Michaela
  • Publisher: Society for south-east Asian studies (SEAS)]
  • Pages: 243--262
  • Keywords: decentralization in government, community participation, forest resources, poverty alleviation, indonesia
The question what actual impact both de- and recentralisation of forest governance had on the livelihoods of local communities in East Kalimantan is examined. Undesired outcomes of decentralisation have been counteracted by an immediate effort to recentralise.

Managing water locally : an essential dimension of community water development

Bunclark, Lisa | cop. 2011
  • Author(s): Bunclark, Lisa
  • Publisher: Institution of civil engineers [etc.]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: governance, water management, community organization, local government
This report argues that the potential of community-based water resource management has been undervalued. Effective CBWRM requires the integration of all institutions, from central government to community level, combining both technical expertise and local knowledge.

The political economy of deforestation in the tropics

Burgess, Robin | 2012
  • Author(s): Burgess, Robin
  • Publisher: London school of economics and political science (LSE). Suntory and Toyota international centres for economics and related disciplines (STICERD). Economic organisation and public policy programme (EOPP)]
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: deforestation, tropical forests, decision-making, public administration, local government, indonesia
Often, most logging involves some illegal action. A survey across eight years of institutional change in post-Soeharto Indonesia illustrate how incentives faced by local government officials affect deforestation, and provide an example of how standard economic theories can explain illegal behavior.

Land reform and certification in Madagascar : does perception of tenure security matter and change?

Burnod, Perrine | 2012
  • Author(s): Burnod, Perrine
  • Publisher: World bank
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: decentralization in government, customary law, land rights, foreign investments, land acquisition, empowerment, land reform, madagascar
This article argues that the process of legal empowerment still need to be more inclusive for the poor and discusses ways to reinforce this process without denying the reality of customary land practices. Recent land reform efforts are aimed at the decentralization of land management.

Local governance and community development initiatives : contributions for community development programs in Timor-Leste

Butterworth, David and Dale, Pamela | 2011
  • Author(s): Butterworth, David and Dale, Pamela
  • Publisher: World bank. Justice for the poor (J4P)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: local government, popular participation, decentralization in government, development planning, community development, timor-leste
What models may be used for local development in decentralization, community development, and local governance planning? In Timor-Leste, the two main models are: the Local Development Programme and the Decentralized Development Program (PDD).
 

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