It also hosts researches undertaken by the project such as the scoping and baseline studies, other thematic studies as well as policy papers developed by the project, adding to knowledge generation.
Research Catalogue
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06-02-2024 Local Governance
Examination of the level of governance in Gombe local government, Nigeria
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Abstract
This study examined the level of governance in Gombe local government, Nigeria. The study
was guided by the following research objectives: to determine the Demographic profile of the
respondents and to examine the level of governance in Gombe local government. This study Readmore -
06-02-2024 Local Governance
The role of customary governance systems for local democracy, good governance and service delivery: The case of Ghana
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Local governance, decentralization and democracy are key components of the traditional Ghanaian institution of chieftaincy. In the past this institution engendered participatory democracy, good governance and social protection, but it is currently challenged by the formal decentralization of publ Readmore
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06-02-2024 Local Governance
Survey on Local Governance & Constitutionalism -Zimbabwe
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This poll attempts to measure the thoughts and beliefs of average Zimbabweans so that their elected officials, as well as local and traditional leaders, may have a better understanding of citizen concerns on a range of topics. We also explore the issue of constitutionalism and how Zimbabweans und Readmore
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06-02-2024 Local Governance
Local governance, civil society, and Partnerships: community action in neighbourhood service upgrading in Kumasi, Ghana.
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In the debates on making urban management and local governance more effective in the developing world, a major hallmark is the realignment between government, the private sector and civil society. Governments should concentrate on creating the institutional framework that enables private sector Readmore
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06-02-2024 Local Governance
Local Governance and Local Democracy in Uganda
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Uganda embarked in 1993 on radical decentralization, among other reasons, to enhance local governance and local democracy. The major focus of the decentralization policy was on empowering citizens to participate in decisions that affect their localities. This issue will be examined based on two m Readmore
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06-02-2024 Local Governance
Private Sector Development and Governance in Ghana
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06-02-2024 Local Governance
Local Governance as a Creature of the Statute: Decentralization and Local Governance in Zimbabwe
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06-02-2024 Local Governance
Social Accountability for Local Government in Ghana
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Social accountability is considered as one strategy of deepening Ghana’s decentralised development administration. Some attempts have been made to empower local people to demand transparency and accountability from the local government system as required by law.
The purpose of this Readmore
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07-02-2024 Climate Change
THE CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE PROOFING LOCAL PLANS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA
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This paper discusses the challenges of climate proofing local development plans from the adverse impacts of climate change for sustainable development in Ghana. It argues that climate change impacts affect development interventions and adversely affect economic development and poverty reduction e Readmore
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07-02-2024 Climate Change
Local institutions and adaptive capacity to climate change/variability in the northern savannah of Ghana
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Ghana faces several challenges from climate change/variability. Local institutions provide the framework within which idiosyncratic capacities of local people can be exercised in their adaptation to climate change. This paper examines the importance of formal and informal institutions for buildin Readmore