Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Decentralization in Ethiopia

Assefa, Taye and Gebre-Egziabher, Tegegne | cop. 2007
  • Author(s): Assefa, Taye and Gebre-Egziabher, Tegegne
  • Publisher: Forum for social studies (FSS)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: decentralization in government, local government, community development, ethiopia
This study contains a literature review, field work in eight weredas and two kifle ketemas in Addis Ababa, and three synopses of master theses submitted to the Institute of Regional and Local Development Studies of Addis Ababa University.

Decentralized forest resources and access of minorities to environmental justice : an analysis of the case of the Baka in southern Cameroon

Assembe Mvondo, Samuel | 2006
  • Author(s): Assembe Mvondo, Samuel
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • Pages: 1--9
  • Keywords: local government, ethnic and racial groups, social justice, environmental policy, forest management, decentralization in government, cameroon

Core principles for public engagement

Atlee, Tom | 2009
  • Author(s): Atlee, Tom
  • Publisher: National coalition for dialogue & deliberation (NCDD)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: democracy, popular participation, development planning, accountability, social justice, guidelines
The fundamental components of quality public engagement are outlined, including: (1) careful planning; (2) inclusion; (3) collaboration and shared purpose; (4) openness and learning; (5) transparency and trust; (6) impact and action; and (7) sustained engagement and participatory culture.

Millennium development goals (MDGs) and accessibility levels to potable water supply in rural areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Atser, Jacob and Akpan, P.A. | 2010
  • Author(s): Atser, Jacob and Akpan, P.A.
  • Publisher: Kamla-Raj]
  • Pages: 113--117
  • Keywords: water supply, development strategies, decentralization in government, development projects, nigeria
Progress towards full access to potable water supply in rural areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, is insufficient to meet the Millennium Goals by 2015. One of the recommendations is for the Niger Delta Development Commission to decentralize for better monitoring and coordination of current projects.

Enhancing sanitation services delivery in the Ejura-Sekyedumase district

Atuahene, Yaw Owusu | 2010
  • Author(s): Atuahene, Yaw Owusu
  • Publisher: Kwame Nkrumah university of science and technology (KNUST)
  • Pages: --
  • Keywords: local government, public services, sanitation, popular participation, education, innovations, ghana
A case study from Ghana revealed that toilet facility coverage was low and arrangements for cleaning and maintenance were inadequate. The District Assembly should conduct participatory planning with other stakeholders with a focus on public education and openness to innovative technical approaches.
 

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