Participation and local governance and institutions
- How can effective, transparent and accountable aid be delivered to Burma?
- E. Stover; V. Suwanvanichkij; A. Moss / Human Rights Center, University of California, Berkeley, 2007
- This document sheds light on the factors that have contributed to Burma’s health situation and the spread of infectious diseases in Burma, and across its borders. It also explores options for the delivery of international aid to...
- Netherlands Institute for Muliparty Democracy
- An institute of political parties for political parties
- National Democratic Institute
- Nonprofit organisation working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide
- The current state of Afghanistan’s emerging political parties
- Netherlands Institute for Muliparty Democracy, 2006
- This report provides an overview the current state of Afghanistan’s emerging political parties. It particularly focuses on parties represented in the National Assembly and discusses the political identity, organisational strengt...
- Involving communities in disaster risk reduction: lessons from the Philippines
- Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, 2007
- This brief outlines the flood risks faced by Dagupan City, Philippines and highlights lessons learned in disaster risk reduction. In particular, this case shows how integrating flooding risk reduction as a regular and joint activity o...
- Do associations always improve the quality of democracy?
- P., P. Houtzager; A. Acharya; A., G. Lavalle / Centre for the Future State, IDS, 2007
- Associations are often seen in democratic theory as ‘schools of democracy’, which play a critical role in producing civic and active citizens. Based on research in São Paulo and Mexico City, this IDS paper argues th...
- Increased participation and protection of minorities in electoral systems
- A. Reynolds / Minority Rights Group International, 2006
- This document examines and evaluates the level of minority inclusion in electoral systems in different conflict situations worldwide. It specifically focuses on how the participation of minorities in the legislative process at th...
- Plans for a fair World Trade Organisation
- S. A. Alqadhafi / Gaddafi Development Foundation, 2007
- This paper takes a critical approach to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and proposes a radical solution involving more direct involvement of civil society and the private sector in WTO governing structures. It demonstrates that the...
- International Conference on Engaging Communities
- 2005 UN and Queensland government organised conference resulting in the Brisbane Declaration on Community Engagement.
- What will our cities look like in 20 years time?
- J. Beall; S. Fox / Oxfam, 2006
- As of 2007, more people will live in cities than in rural areas, a proportion that is set to increase in years to come. In light of this, this paper argues that urban planning and urban development policies are crucial to the creation...
- The current state of Afghanistan’s emerging political parties
- Netherlands Institute for Muliparty Democracy, 2006
- This report provides an overview the current state of Afghanistan’s emerging political parties. It particularly focuses on parties represented in the National Assembly and discusses the political identity, organisational strengt...
- Involving communities in disaster risk reduction: lessons from the Philippines
- Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, 2007
- This brief outlines the flood risks faced by Dagupan City, Philippines and highlights lessons learned in disaster risk reduction. In particular, this case shows how integrating flooding risk reduction as a regular and joint activity o...
- Do associations always improve the quality of democracy?
- P., P. Houtzager; A. Acharya; A., G. Lavalle / Centre for the Future State, IDS, 2007
- Associations are often seen in democratic theory as ‘schools of democracy’, which play a critical role in producing civic and active citizens. Based on research in São Paulo and Mexico City, this IDS paper argues th...
- Increased participation and protection of minorities in electoral systems
- A. Reynolds / Minority Rights Group International, 2006
- This document examines and evaluates the level of minority inclusion in electoral systems in different conflict situations worldwide. It specifically focuses on how the participation of minorities in the legislative process at th...
- Plans for a fair World Trade Organisation
- S. A. Alqadhafi / Gaddafi Development Foundation, 2007
- This paper takes a critical approach to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and proposes a radical solution involving more direct involvement of civil society and the private sector in WTO governing structures. It demonstrates that the...
- What will our cities look like in 20 years time?
- J. Beall; S. Fox / Oxfam, 2006
- As of 2007, more people will live in cities than in rural areas, a proportion that is set to increase in years to come. In light of this, this paper argues that urban planning and urban development policies are crucial to the creation...
- Lessons from Bolivia on Indigenous Territorial Management
- T. Tapia,; M. del Pilar Valencia / International NGO Training and Research Centre, 2007
- Implementing a system of territorial management to Traditional Communal Lands (TCOs in English) poses a challenge to Bolivia’s indigenous peoples, as they lack practical skills necessary to do so. This report outlines the suppor...
- Improving outcomes for poor students through community management and better pay for teachers
- E. Vegas / Future of Children, 2007
- Can the US learn from the experience of developing countries’ efforts to staff under-funded schools with quality teachers? This article summarises research into strategies used by developing countries to improve teaching and ther...
- Community Investment Programme (CIP) in South Africa
- N. Reynolds / The People's Agenda, South Africa, 2006
- This paper analyses the work of the Community Investment Programme (CIP) in South Africa. This programme works at providing linkages and opportunities for communities to become active partners of the state. The CIP advocates for the e...
- Improving citizen participation in the environmental assessment process in Guyana
- M. L. Bynoe / Law Environment and Development Journal, 2006
- This paper seeks to examine the use of Environmental Impact Assessment in the Guyana context. It explores the legal position on citizen participation and takes a critical look at the participation process. The author finds that...
- Center for Participatory Research and Development (CPRD)
- Center for Participatory Research and Development is an independent, non-profit policy, research and implementation institute.
- Netherlands Institute for Muliparty Democracy
- An institute of political parties for political parties
- National Democratic Institute
- Nonprofit organisation working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide
- International Conference on Engaging Communities
- 2005 UN and Queensland government organised conference resulting in the Brisbane Declaration on Community Engagement.
