Search
Searching with a thematic focus on Governance, Good Governance
Showing 341-350 of 940 results
Pages
- Document
Towards understanding South Africa’s differing attitudes to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and the Open Governance Partnership
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2013Recent figures from globally established indices reveal diverging perceptions about the state of transparency and corruption in South Africa.DocumentState visits as a tool of economic diplomacy: bandwagon or business sense?
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2011Economic diplomacy has become a priority for South Africa’s foreign policy with the specific objectives of improving market access and trade with bilateral partners, increasing foreign direct investment, positioning South Africa as a preferred tourism destination and marketing South Africa abroad.DocumentContemporary Ladakh: evolving indigenous & quality education
Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, India, 2013Education is both the product of society and an instrument for bringing about further change. Leh is one of the districts of Ladakh where still many loopholes are found in the education system needing immediate attention for the development of the society.DocumentFunding African governance institutions and processes: insights and lessons
South African Institute of International Affairs, 2014Adequately financing governance institutions therefore improves quality of life both directly and indirectly by improving the effectiveness of future government programmes.DocumentSettling after the revolts Egypt’s political settlements and violent transition
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2014The uprisings in the Arab region generated much hope among significant proportions of the population that a rupture with the status quo would herald a new era marked by bread, freedom and social justice/human dignity, the catchphrase of many of the revolts.DocumentMainstreaming anti-corruption into sectors
U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, 2014Integrating anti-corruption measures into sector work – known as mainstreaming – receives increased attention from the development community. The benefits of mainstreaming are to consider sector characteristics, produce concrete results, and overcoming political resistance.DocumentThe campaign to promote the African Union Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance: Insights into advocacy on the African continent
Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway, 2013This practice paper seeks to communicate the experiences and lessons learned by a governance specialist during three years of advocacy work to promote the ratification of the African Union Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance. It is intended to serve as a practical example of civil society and democracy advocacy at work in less than ideal situations.DocumentUsing corruption risk assessments for REDD+: and introduction for practitioners
2014Corruption Risk Assessments (CRAs) are both an analytic and due diligence exercise to identify issues associated with, contributing to, or otherwise facilitating corruption in a particular setting.DocumentInstitutional approach to anti-corruption: an evaluation of the Anti Corruption Commission in Bangladesh
The Institute of Governance Studies, 2013Corruption has slowed down the economic development, prejudiced investor confidence and development of public education and health, weakened democracy and called into question the rule of law in Bangladesh since its inception. Corruption has brought Bangladesh to the edge of being a failed state.DocumentWho trusts others? Community and individual determinants of social capital in Bangladesh
The Institute of Governance Studies, 2013Trust amongst people in a society is considered by many to facilitate long-term growth, educational attainment, democratic stability and subjective well-being. A low institutional trust environment can undermine inter-personal trust in the economy.Pages