From Rio to Rio + 20: the changing role of local governments in the context of current global governance

This article seeks to examine how regional organisations in Africa are responding to the growing call for them to provide alternative approaches and models of economic development in the continent. The study interrogates the role of the African Development Bank (AfDB) as an agent of a changing global governance system and an emerging leader in Africa’s development journey. The article begins by reflecting on the debate of a decline in global governance; it looks at Africa within the global economy and examines the organisational structure, contributions and changing role of the AfDB since its inception. It concludes that the AfDB finds itself in a unique position of trust among donors and African states at a time when traditional institutions are becoming less popular. It recommends AfDB adopt a number of reforms needed to help it maximise its impact on the continent.

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MANAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF CURRENT CHALLENGES

Economy and Society ◽

10.32782/2524-0072/2021-33-49 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ольга Крайник

Keyword(s):

Local Governments ◽

Well Being ◽

The State ◽

Local Economies ◽

Management Planning ◽

Technological Support ◽

Role Of The State ◽

State And Local ◽

Changing Role

The article considers the changing role of the state and local governments in the development of local economies in modern conditions. Decentralization caused the decreased role of the state in ensuring the development of local economies. At the same time, the significance of territorial management bodies aimed at improving the level and quality of life in their communities increased. Today, local authorities can render quality services to residents of the territorial community employing innovative approaches to management, planning, and technological support for the development. The financial support for the development of territorial communities takes a special place in the implementation of these ambitious plans. Therefore, a special task for the newly created governing bodies is to increase the level of financial security and well-being of the residents of the territorial community.

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Alternatives to Crisis: Social Movements in Global Fisheries G Overnance

Human Geography ◽

10.1177/194277861200500205 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 55-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Aparna Sundar

Keyword(s):

Social Movements ◽

Global Governance ◽

Fishing Communities ◽

Fisheries Governance ◽

Ecological Relationship ◽

History Of ◽

Changing Role

Narratives of crisis in the fisheries tell us about declining catches, vanishing species, and displaced fishers. We hear little about the agency of fishing communities themselves, and their long history of militant mobilization at a variety of scales in defense of their resources, livelihoods, and communities. This paper seeks to fill this gap. It traces the changing role of social movements representing fishing communities in global fisheries governance, from their emergence in the period of state-led developmentalism to their contradictory positioning within the new global governance of voluntary codes and market-based mechanisms. In contrast to technoscientific, economistic and managerial solutions for sustainability, these movements place the human-ecological relationship at the centre, asserting the importance of livelihood, place-based community, and fishers’ knowledges in ensuring the sustainability of the fisheries. Despite the complexities and contradictions involved in making such claims, the movements have been successful in inserting them into global frameworks and discussions around fisheries governance. It is important that scholarship committed to the production of alternatives to the intensification of capitalism's socio-ecological crises documents, critically examines, and valorizes the work of such movements.

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FROM RITUAL TO ENTERTAINMENT: THE CHANGING ROLE OF BARONGAN PERFORMANCE ARTS

Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews ◽

10.18510/hssr.2020.8448 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 496-506

Author(s):

Muhammad Jazuli ◽

Samsul Alam

Keyword(s):

Social Action ◽

Local Governments ◽

Aesthetic Experience ◽

Cultural Life ◽

The Social ◽

Performance Arts ◽

Long Time ◽

Data Validity ◽

Changing Role

Purpose of the study: The aim of the study is to 1) describe the Barongan Performance Arts presented in the form of parades and dance-drama on aspects of motion, accompaniment, makeup, fashion, and venue; 2) describe the role of Barongan Performance Arts in Blora society, namely the role of ritual and the role of entertainment that has lasted a long time; and 3) describe the changing role of Barongan Performance Arts from ritual to entertainment in Blora society. Methodology: This research is based on qualitative analysis—the data collected by observation, interview, and documentation. Data validity is using credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The data of the form of Barongan Performance Arts were analyzed used the ethnocoreology approach, and the data of the changing role of the Barongan Performance Arts were analyzed used the social action method. Main Findings: Barongan Performance Arts are displayed in two forms, namely the form of a procession or parade and dance-drama. Barongan Performance Arts from ritual to entertainment because, the development of social and cultural life of the Blora people, this is influenced by economic and globalization factors. The growth and development of Barongan Performance Arts as an entertainment center is inseparable from the participation of artists and managers in introducing Barongan Performance Arts. Applications of this study: The results of this study are expected to be beneficial for the development of Barongan Performance Arts so that it still exists that is loved by the community, as a reference for local governments in the effort to develop and preserve Barongan Performance Arts, to be an appreciation for and development of Barongan Performance Arts teaching materials and to be an additional aesthetic experience that sourced from Barongan Performance Arts. Novelty/Originality of this study: The conflict between ritual and entertainment interests in Barongan Performance Arts is definite. Reflection of the conflict can be seen from the existence of competing with each other, influencing each other in its presentation and strategies attracting the attention of a broad audience. While the comparison seems they can live and develop side by side.

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