Heller, Patrick | 2012
- Author(s): Heller, Patrick
- Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
- Pages: 643--665
- Keywords: popular participation, democracy, development policy, governance, decentralization in government, south africa, india, brazil
This essay reviews findings from ambitious reform projects in participatory governance in Brazil, India (Kerala) and South Africa and draws out some comparative lessons. For inclusive democratic development in the global south attention must be paid to effective citizenship.
Helmsing, Albertus Hendrikus Johannes | 2005
- Author(s): Helmsing, Albertus Hendrikus Johannes
- Publisher: Institute of social studies (ISS)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: economic development, regional development, local government, governance, entrepreneurship, community development, regional economics, private sector, community organization, co-operation between organizations, africa south of sahara
This paper is a critical reflection on recent theories of local economic development with special reference to the problematic situation in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Growth coalitions between local governments and private sector actors or community associations may not yet exist in Africa.
Helmsing, Albertus Hendrikus Johannes | 2001
- Author(s): Helmsing, Albertus Hendrikus Johannes
- Publisher: Human development resource network (HDRNet)
- Pages: 59--78
- Keywords: development planning, enterprise development, community organization, economic development, local government, africa south of sahara
In this overview of trends in local economic development in sub-Saharan Africa, three categories of local economic development initiatives are distinguished: (1) community based economic development; (2) business or enterprise development; and (3) locality development.
Hesselbarth, Susanne | 2007
- Author(s): Hesselbarth, Susanne
- Publisher: InWEnt]. Development partners working group on local governance and decentralisation (DPWG-LGD)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, governance, local government, development assistance, benin, west africa
This study reviews experiences and strategies in harmonizing and increasing effectiviness in donor support to decentralization and local governance processes in Benin. It identifies lessons learned and future perspectives.
Hesselbarth, Susanne | 2007
- Author(s): Hesselbarth, Susanne
- Publisher: InWEnt]. Development partners working group on local governance and decentralisation (DPWG-LGD)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, governance, development assistance, nepal, south asia
This study reviews experiences and strategies in harmonizing and increasing effectiviness in donor support to decentralization and local governance processes in Nepal. It identifies lessons learned and future perspectives.