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Electoral systems and the protection and participation of minorities
Minority Rights Group International, 2006This 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 the stage of electoral reform is a key tool, both in peace building and in future conflict prevention.DocumentThe APRM process in Kenya: a pathway to a new state?
Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project, 2007This report takes a critical look at the self-assessment process conducted in Kenya for the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) from February 2004 through March 2006. The review identifies strengths and weaknesses of the APRM self-assessment in Kenya and examines the engagement of civil society organisations with the process.DocumentRural producer organisations and policy formulation in Uganda
Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research, 2004It is increasingly recognised that ordinary people have a right to participate in the design, planning and implementation of policies that affect their lives. This paper examines the strategies used by Rural Producer Organisations (RPOs) to influence policy formulation in Uganda, and documents best practices and strategies.OrganisationInternational Conference on Engaging Communities
2005 UN and Queensland government organised conference resulting in the Brisbane Declaration on Community Engagement.DocumentThe role of parliament in budgetary oversight
Parliamentary Centre, Canada, 2007This document provides an overview of the role of the Cambodian Parliament (National Assembly and Senate) in budgetary oversight, and general information on the budget process. It is targeted both at parliamentarians and at government officials and academics who wish to better understand the role of parliament in budget oversight.DocumentWomen in Parliament: beyond numbers: a revised edition.
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance / International IDEA, 2007This document provides a new and updated version of the 1998 ‘Women in Parliament: Beyond Numbers Handbook’. This edition incorporates relevant global changes in the past years and presents revised case studies focusing on the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and a range of countries, from Argentina to Burkina Faso.DocumentTanzanian Non-Governmental Organisations - their perceptions of their relationships with the Government of Tanzania and donors, and their role in poverty reduction and development
Research on Poverty Alleviation, Tanzania, 2007This paper presents findings from a survey of a section of Tanzanian NGOs on their perceptions of their relationships with the government and donors, and their views on their roles and impacts on poverty reduction and development.Key findings of the study indicate that:the relationship between NGOs and the government of Tanzania is expanding and improving, characterised by increased comDocumentMeanings of citizenship in Latin America
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2005This paper introduces the Latin American debate on the meanings of citizenship.DocumentTriumph, deficit or contestation?: deepening the "deepening democracy" debate
Institute of Development Studies UK, 2006This paper focuses on emerging debates in the "deepening democracy" field.