Urban Governance in Karnataka and Bengaluru

Urban Governance in Karnataka and Bengaluru
Author: Kala Seetharam Sridhar
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2016-12-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 144385848X
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This book deals with varied aspects of urban governance in the Indian state of Karnataka in general and its capital, Bengaluru, in particular. Given the growing significance of urbanisation for the economy, polity and society of Karnataka, and India as a whole, the volume’s contribution towards understanding various aspects of the phenomenon can hardly be overemphasised. This collection of articles, regarding basic urban services and governance, illuminates the diverse governance questions and policy issues that interest all those who are passionate about changing the urban landscape of Bengaluru, Karnataka, and India, for the better.

Lose to Gain

Lose to Gain
Author: Jayantha Perera
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292543563
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A crucial issue that confronts development in South Asia is how to build a better life for people displaced by infrastructure development projects. This book comprises recent displacement and resettlement case studies conducted by eight anthropologists in South Asia. Each contributor wrote around the key theme of the book: Is involuntary resettlement a development opportunity for those displaced by development interventions? In this book, "resettlement" carries a broader meaning to include physical and economic displacement, restricted access to public land such as forests and parks, relocation, income rehabilitation, and self-relocation. The book demonstrates that despite significant progress in national policies, laws, and regulations, their application still requires more commitment, adequate resources, and better supervision.

Good Governance Practices for the Protection of Human Rights

Good Governance Practices for the Protection of Human Rights
Author: United Nations. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Publisher: United Nations Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Administrative agencies
ISBN: 9789211541793
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This particular publication presents 21 case studies of governance reforms that have helped to better protect human rights. The title aims to help fill the gap between human rights standards and principles, on the one hand, and their implementation through governance interventions on the other. Those engaged in governance reforms frequently ask about the relevance of human rights, and how they can be meaningfully incorporated. Also once states have adopted appropriate legal frameworks, how can they and other social actors improve the implementation through further governance reforms. Divided into four sections, it addresses the key areas that need to be considered when embodying human rights as part of the government framework: Section 1: Strengthening democratic institutions; Section 2: Improving service delivery; Section 3: The rule of law; Section 4: Combating corruption.

Fuelwood Studies in India

Fuelwood Studies in India
Author: Devendra Pandey
Publisher: CIFOR
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Fuelwood
ISBN: 9798764927
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India's energy use dinamics. Review of sampling designs and methodologies for assessing consumption. Results of fuelwood studies: review and analysis.Trends. Identification of fuelwood hot spots. Policy responses to fuelwood issues. An approach to make fuelwood statistics reliable.

SDG11, Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG11, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Author: Shyama V. Ramani
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2022-06-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000587665
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This book explores Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11, providing insights into viable pathways and policy designs for a transition towards sustainable, inclusive and resilient cities. The volume discusses existing scientific literature on SDG 11 and provides conceptual frameworks relating to systemic transitions, sectoral transitions and behavioural transitions for overcoming challenges related to governance and implementation. Through detailed case studies from cities and settlements, in Europe, Middle East and Asia, it showcases the dynamic processes involved in urban transformations. Drawing from these comparative analyses, the book provides robust frameworks and tools for better solutions and viable pathways to achieve SDG targets in diverse urban settings. Rich in empirical data, this book will be useful for scholars and researchers of development studies, environment studies, urban studies, urban sociology, political economy, political studies, public policy and sociology. It will also be useful for policy makers, professionals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and think tanks working in the area of sustainable development and urban planning.