Southern Africa \ Local democracy
This section contains information relating to all aspects of lcoal democracy and good governance at the local level. The Commonwealth principles on good practice for local democracy and good governance - known as the Aberdeen Agenda - which have been adopted by all CLGF members and are incorporated in the Commonwealth Charter, set the framework for the promotion of local democracy in the Commonwealth. The materials in this section relate to the constitutional and legal provisions for local government and include a range of studies, policy and training materials on local elections, leadership, community participation, representative local government, local government management and partnerships between local government and other key stakeholders such as traditional authorities.
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Overcoming Political Exclusion: Strategies for marginalized groups to successfully engage in political decision-making
This publication identifies hurdles preventing marginalized people from taking active part in customary and democratic decision-making. It highlights strategies for managing transition from political exclusion to inclusion and identifies lessons that could be adopted by marginalized groups. Drawing on experience from 38 case studies, the publication describes how different marginalized groups have worked to overcome barriers to their participation in political decision-making.
Author: Julian Smith, Jenny Hedström Publisher: International IDEA Publication year: 2016
Making Politics Work for Development: Harnessing Transparency and Citizen Engagement
Too often, government leaders fail to adopt and implement policies that they know are necessary for sustained economic development. Political constraints can prevent leaders from following sound technical advice, even when leaders have the best of intentions. Making Politics Work for Development: Harnessing Transparency and Citizen Engagement focuses on two forces—citizen engagement and transparency—that hold the key to solving government failures by shaping how political markets function.
Author: Stuti Khemani et al Publisher: World Bank Publication year: 2016
Urban agriculture in Botswana
Author: Aloysius Clemence Mosha Publisher: University of Technology Sydney Press Publication year: 2015
Capacity building in a hostile environment: the case of Zimbabwe's rural district councils
Author: David Mandiyanike Publisher: University of Technology Sydney Press Publication year: 2014
Role of local government in Botswana for effective service delivery: challenges, prospects and lessons
Author: Keshav C. Sharma Publisher: University of Technology Sydney Press Publication year: 2010