Special Issue On Participatory Tools And Methods In Urban Areas
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Special issue on participatory tools and methods in urban areas
Author | : International Institute for Environment and Development [London] |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Municipalities and Community Participation
Author | : Janelle Plummer |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2013-12-16 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 1134202466 |
'Among all the literature on participation, this is the first book I know that focuses on municipal authorities. It... also has particular importance both for higher levels of government (at national or provincial/state level) and for international agencies. Firstly, it is a reminder of the importance of well-functioning municipal governments for reducing poverty. Secondly, it is a rich source of case studies and analysis about how municipal authorities can incorporate one central component of 'good governance' - a permanent, participatory engagement with their citizens' From the Foreword by David Satterthwaite, Director, Human Settlements Programme, International Institute for Environment and Development Increasingly, governments and donors are advocating the participation of poor communities in the delivery of urban services and infrastructure. Yet local authorities responsible for implementing participatory policies often do not have the skills, organisations or resources needed, or an adequate idea of the capacity required. This sourcebook provides invaluable practical guidance for municipal officials, and others working in urban development and poverty reduction, on the range of issues to be addressed in planning and managing cities with community participation. It explains the key elements of participation, identifies common constraints and opportunities, describes the vehicles for moving participation forward and outlines the capacity building needed for a municipality to achieve participatory goals.
Understanding Urban Ecosystems
Author | : Alan R. Berkowitz |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 547 |
Release | : 2006-05-29 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 038722615X |
Nowhere on Earth is the challenge for ecological understanding greater, and yet more urgent, than in those parts of the globe where human activity is most intense - cities. People need to understand how cities work as ecological systems so they can take control of the vital links between human actions and environmental quality, and work for an ecologically and economically sustainable future. An ecosystem approach integrates biological, physical and social factors and embraces historical and geographical dimensions, providing our best hope for coping with the complexity of cities. This book is a first of its kind effort to bring together leaders in the biological, physical and social dimensions of urban ecosystem research with leading education researchers, administrators and practitioners, to show how an understanding of urban ecosystems is vital for urban dwellers to grasp the fundamentals of ecological and environmental science, and to understand their own environment.
Perspectives in Social Research Methods and Analysis
Author | : Howard Lune |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 457 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1412967392 |
This book shows students the steps involved in the research process, the various strategies for conducting a valid social inquiry, and most importantly, the persuasiveness and elegance of reliable social research. It highlights the link between academic research and the real world. Included are carefully chosen examples of each of the major methodological techniques-survey, interviews, fieldwork observations, experiments, content analysis, secondary analysis and program evaluation. Also included are selections on sampling strategies, research ethics and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Environment and Urbanization
Author | : International Institute for Environment & Development |
Publisher | : IIED |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781843692232 |