scholarly journals Landscape Governance and Sustainable Land Restoration: Evidence from Shinyanga, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7730
Author(s):  
Judith Nzyoka ◽  
Peter A. Minang ◽  
Priscilla Wainaina ◽  
Lalisa Duguma ◽  
Lucas Manda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Land Restoration ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Landscape Governance ◽  
Sustainable Natural Resource Management ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Development Goals

Inclusive land restoration is increasingly considered to be a critical sustainable pathway to the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in developing countries. The literature suggests that good governance practices support successful sustainable natural resource management. The study assesses the role of landscape governance in a long-term thriving forest and landscape restoration project in Shinyanga. We apply the good governance principles, which include participation, representation and legitimacy, actor interactors, equity and fairness, accountability and transparency, and respect for local knowledge. Descriptive methods are used to analyze the data collected through focus group discussions and key informant interviews. The evidence suggests that all of the principles contributed positively to the successful restoration, except for accountability and transparency. Building on local knowledge and institutions, the local rules and norms of restoration constituted the foundation of the success. Equity and empowerment were the least influential attributes due to the exclusion of women in the management of the restoration areas. The actors identified the enhancement of the incentives, equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms, performance, and accountability instruments as the key governance aspects that would benefit land restoration at the landscape level. Furthermore, cohesion and synergies amongst the different actors, the governing structures, and recognizing formal and informal institutions’ interactions are vital determinants of restoration outcomes.

scholarly journals PROBLBEM SOVING AND DECISION MAKING TRAINING FOR VILLAGE OFFICIALS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF VILLAGE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN CIAWI DISTRICT, BOGOR REGENCY

ICCD ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 588-590
Author(s):  
T Herry Rachmatsyah ◽  
Harry Nenobais
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Simulation Methods ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
The Village ◽  
Management Cycle

Village finance must be managed in a transparent, accountable, and participatory manner, and carried out in an orderly and disciplined budget. For this purpose, village officials must have sufficient skills to be able to manage village finances based on good governance practices. In general, villages will experience various problems in each stage of the village financial management cycle and decisions must be made on these issues. To improve problem solving and decision-making skills, training was carried out using lecture, discussion, and simulation methods with training participants consisting of village heads, village secretaries, and heads of financial affairs or village treasurers. During the training, participants showed high attention to the material provided by the facilitators and actively participated in group discussions and simulations. The trainees also considered that the material presented was relevant to their needs and it was hoped that the knowledge gained could be applied to improve the quality of financial management in their respective villages

Young People-Sensitive and Participatory Governance Approaches

2019 ◽  
pp. 80-99
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Kurebwa
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Young People ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Participatory Governance ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Core Set ◽  
Public Resources ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Local Levels

This study seeks to make a strong case for young people's visibility in the governance framework, not only in the sectors that are traditionally linked to their wellbeing and development. Young people should be visible with respect to their role in governance and accountability. This will help ensure that commitments made across all these areas are translated into relevant actions on the ground; it will support young people's ability to hold national and local authorities accountable, and strengthen young people's active involvement in promoting good governance practices at the global, national and local levels, laying the foundations for their long-term engagement as active citizens. The state has the responsibility to perform a core set of duties that allow society to function and exist. In doing so, it forges a relationship with its citizens. Participatory governance is one of many strategies of governance, and refers to the processes and deliberations that citizens are engaged in when discussing the distribution of public resources and broader decision making.

Antitakeover Provisions and Shareholder Wealth: A Survey of the Literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 933-956 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miroslava Straska ◽  
H. Gregory Waller
Keyword(s):  
Good Governance ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Shareholder Wealth ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Firm Characteristics ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Long Term Studies

AbstractWe survey theoretical and empirical research on antitakeover provisions, focusing on the relation between antitakeover provisions and shareholder value. We divide the empirical studies based upon the evidence that they provide: short-term event studies, studies on performance and policy changes around adopting antitakeover provisions or passing state antitakeover laws, studies on the impact of antitakeover provisions on takeovers, studies on the relation between antitakeover provisions and firm characteristics, and long-term studies on the relation between antitakeover provisions and firm performance or policies. We also discuss the place of antitakeover provisions in the current debate about “good governance” practices.

scholarly journals Local government and good governance: The case of Samoa

1970 ◽  
pp. 7-21
Author(s):  
Desmond Uelese Amosa
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Millennium Development Goals ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Cultural Measures ◽  
Building Process ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Many

Samoa is one of the many small developing countries that are now joining the international call to strengthen local government in a global effort to advance this institution as a recognized force for positive development, especially with respect to the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Part of the process includes the introduction of good governance practices through capacity building in order for local government to become proficient in managing resources and to be efficient and effective in service delivery. Accountability and transparency are central to the capacity building process. This paper finds that these central principles of good governance are neither novel nor foreign to the cultural and social practices of local government in Samoa. Hence, it is argued that any attempt to build the capacity of local government in Samoa should involve enhancing and embracing those established cultural measures that underpin accountability and transparency

scholarly journals Towards a Resilient Riverine Community: A Case Study in Sadong Jaya, Sarawak, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
pp. 205-224
Author(s):  
Swee Kiong Wong ◽  
Regina Garai Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Risk Increase ◽  
Community Strategy ◽  
Development Goals

AbstractThis study highlights the vulnerabilities faced by a resource-deprived riverine community in Borneo (the Sadong Jaya community), particularly in dealing with different types of socio-ecological risks enhanced by the impacts of climate change. The sustainable development goals (SDGs) promote resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) as cornerstones of sustainable development. It is in this light that this chapter studies how a local community can sustain their livelihoods while coping with environmental and economic stresses and shocks. Comparisons and reflections are then made by referring to the findings of past studies carried out among other riverine communities to highlight the similarities and, more importantly, the uniqueness of adaptation mechanisms. Findings presented in the chapter are derived from content analysis based on the data collected from four Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and in-depth interviews with the key informants. Despite the fact that Borneo is a resource-rich region where most areas are blessed with an abundance of resources, there are also regions that have limited natural and economic or capital assets, or limited access to them. This situation raises the question of how a community that is located in a disadvantaged region, resource-wise, can adapt and strive to become more resilient. These findings illustrate the need for a comprehensive community strategy to reduce risk, increase resilience and support long-term survival.

Governance Practices and Problems of Community Officials in the First Congressional District of Bohol

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederico B. Ticong
Keyword(s):  
Planning Process ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
External Support ◽  
Congressional District ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Local Officials

This study is a quantitative-qualitative evaluation of the governance practices and problems of community officials in the first congressional district of Bohol. The data were gathered through survey-questionnaires and validated through focus-group discussions. Results showed that there is significant room for improvement in local governance. The officials expressed several constraints for them to better discharge their functions. They need to acquire relevant governance skills. The LGUs failed to conduct proper planning process. The stakeholders have poor participation in many LGU-affairs. There is limited coordination between government and private institutions. There is inadequacy of local officials’ core-competencies that affect governance performance. The local officials should undergo a series of extensive training-seminars to equip them with the tools for good governance. The communities must develop their visionmission-goals adopting participatory planning approach. There must be a close linkage and regular coordination between the communities and government agencies. The LGUs must be in touch with the civil society especially in terms of training and access to external support for projects.   Keywords - Public administration, local governance, quantitative-qualitative analysis, Philippines

scholarly journals Good governance in natural resource management: a case study from Dolpa district, Nepal

1970 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ripu M Kunwar ◽  
Rudriksha Rai Parajuli
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Natural Resource Management ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Participatory Monitoring ◽  
Sustainable Natural Resource Management ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Management Participation ◽  
Financial Transactions

Present paper analyses good governance practices of community based organizations of Dolpa district in management of natural resources. Adequate participation, fund mobilization for livelihood diversification and transparent & accountable financial transactions were efficient proponents. However, participatory monitoring, post formation supports and incentives for income generation and entrepreneurship were imperative for sustainable natural resource management and livelihoods which are possible through clarifying resources, roles, responsibilities, rules and rights among stakeholders. Key words: Good governance, natural resource management, participation, livelihood, Dolpa Banko Janakari: A journal of forestry information for Nepal Vol.17(1) 2007 pp.17-24

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF THE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES IN PUBLIC SECTOR: CASE STUDIES OF MALAYSIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Siti Zabedah Saidin ◽  
Mu’azu Saidu Badara ◽  
Aidi Ahmi
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Governance Practices

The objective of this study is to discover the good governance practices in the public sector entities by assessing ten good governance dimensions following the international best governance practices guidelines. This study is based on a case study analysis of six public sector entities using a content analysis of the annual report. From the case studies analysis, it shows that all the dimensions in the international public sector governance best practices are being practiced by the federal statutory bodies in Malaysia. Though this paper provides some useful insights into governance practices among public sector entities, it is limited to case studies on six federal statutory bodies and the non-financial information in the annual reports only. This study might give more impact if primary data were used through focus group discussions and interviews with key governance players in the public sector.

scholarly journals Assessing Governance Status: Learning from Community Forest User Groups, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Sameen Raut ◽  
Suraj Upadhaya ◽  
Sagar Godar Chhetri ◽  
Murari Raj Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Community Forestry ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Governance System ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Forestry Practices ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Community Forest User Groups ◽  
Forest User

Community forestry practices have proven to be successful in forest resource conservation and utilization in Nepal. Nevertheless, inclusive decision-making processes and equitable benefit-sharing among each household pose significant challenges to the Community Forestry Users Groups (CFUGs). The four key elements of good governance: Participation, Transparency, Accountability, and Predictability, each with their four own local indicators, were employed to measure the governance status in two CFUGs: Bosan and Hattiban Mahila in Kathmandu district. We collected data through a questionnaire survey (n=95), focus group discussions, and key informant surveys. The results showed that the general status of governance in Bosan CFUG was 'Good' (43 out of a total attainable score of 64), whereas that of Hattiban Mahila CFUG was 'Medium'(32 out of a total attainable score of 64). Scores for Transparency, Accountability, and Predictability in Bosan CFUG managed by men and women alike were found to be higher than those of Hattiban Mahila CFUG, which was managed mostly by women. Both the CFUGs received the same score for good governance element: Participation. This study helps policymakers to formulate effective programs for CFUGs members to improve the governance system in such forestry user groups.

scholarly journals EU Labor Market Inequalities and Sustainable Development Goals

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2675
Author(s):  
Elena Jianu ◽  
Ramona Pîrvu ◽  
Gheorghe Axinte ◽  
Ovidiu Toma ◽  
Andrei Valentin Cojocaru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Policy Issue ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Public Policy Issue ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
To Come ◽  
Business Practitioners ◽  
The Eu

Reducing inequalities for EU citizens and promoting upward convergence is one of the priorities on the agenda of the European Commission and, certainly, inequality will be a very important public policy issue for years to come. Through this research we aim to investigate EU labor market inequalities, reflected by the specific indicators proposed for Goal 8 assumed by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, based on cluster analysis for all the 27 Member States. The research results showed encouraging results from the perspective of convergence in the EU labor market, but also revealed a number of analyzed variable effects that manifested regional inequalities that were generated in the medium and long term. Based on the observations made, we want to provide information for policy-makers, business practitioners, and academics so as to constitute solid ground for identifying good practices and proposing to implement policies aimed at reducing existing inequalities and supporting sustainable development.

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