Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Environmental and gender impacts of land tenure regularization in Africa : pilot evidence from Rwanda

Ali, Daniel Ayalew and Deininger, Klaus and Goldstein, Markus | 2011
  • Author(s): Ali, Daniel Ayalew and Deininger, Klaus and Goldstein, Markus
  • Publisher: World bank
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: land tenure, land rights, women, public services, decentralization in government, governance, rwanda
Decentralized, low-cost land tenure regularization in Rwanda improved land access for legally married women, stimulated investment and maintenance of soil conservation measures, and had no negative effect in terms of distress sales and consecutive landlessness.

Role of local governments in building democracy : a study of Akkaraipattu municipal council of Sri Lanka

Aliff, Seeni Mohamed | 2013]
  • Author(s): Aliff, Seeni Mohamed
  • Publisher: Khon Kaen university. International association of local government scholars
  • Pages: 32--47
  • Keywords: democracy, local government, sri lanka
Akkaraipattu Municipal Council of Sri Lanka is special in that Akkaraipattu is majority muslim area. The local political situation is such that normal democratic principles are no longer adhered to.

Effectiveness of bylaws in the management of natural resources : the west African experience

Alinon, Koffi and Kalinganire, Antoine | 2008
  • Author(s): Alinon, Koffi and Kalinganire, Antoine
  • Publisher: International food policy research institute (IFPRI) : for CGIAR systemwide program on collective action and property rights (CAPRi)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: decentralization in government, legislation, natural resources, environmental management, west africa
Recognizing bylaws is one of the most effective arrangements in natural resources management at a local level as they will more easily allow harmonization of the ongoing decentralization process with local practices.

Empowerment : an approach for development in rural areas of Iran

Allahdadi, Fatemeh | 2011
  • Author(s): Allahdadi, Fatemeh
  • Publisher: Journal of American science
  • Pages: 378--381
  • Keywords: local government, empowerment, poverty alleviation, rural areas, iran
Empowerment as a strategy for rural development in Iran is discussed. A distinction is made between social, political, psychological, and organizational empowerment. An integrated approach is advocated, involving local governnment, community support, and decentralized sectoral approaches.

Local organizations in decentralized development : their functions and performance in India

Alsop, Ruth and Kurey, Bryan | cop. 2005
  • Author(s): Alsop, Ruth and Kurey, Bryan
  • Publisher: World bank
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: local government, panchayat, organizational structure, associations, rural development, evaluation, decentralization in government, civil society, popular participation, development assistance, india
Local organizations have become key mechanisms in effective, fair, and sustainable resource management and development in India. However, the support for local organizations is often little more than rudimentary.
 

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