South Africa

The 2016 local government elections: The point where South Africa changed course?
November 28, 2016
In August 2016, local government elections were held in South Africa, something that is of direct relevance to many of ICLD’s partners. Dr Andrew Siddle has analyzed the elections on behalf of the ICLD. The elections have been described as “the point at which South Africa changed course,” but it remains to be seen just…
Local government in South Africa: Can the objectives of the developmental state be achieved through the current model of decentralized governance?
November 28, 2016
Under the new constitutional dispensation, South African Local government was given a critical developmental role to play in rebuilding local communities and environments, as the basis for a democratic, integrated, prosperous and non-racial society. This study examines the notions of decentralization and developmentalism, and shows how they have become two of the most significant defining…
Women’s Political Leadership
October 27, 2016
Open for applications from 5 May If you are a local political leader in any of the OECD-DAC listed ODA-countries, a woman and most importantly, a driver for change – this programme is for you. The 12-months training focuses on developing political leadership skills and is open only to women leaders who hold an elected or appointed…
Voices of Reason
September 20, 2016
The goal for youth in Drakenstein and Kungsbacka, to have a deeper understanding of their history and society and that the channels of influence have been created, has partly been achieved during the year. During the project year, we have jointly created a good platform for further development. The project succeeded in sharing experiences that…
The School Compass – Finalization of a municipal comparison
September 20, 2016
The aim is to create, try and evaluate a method for comparison in the purpose to ease understanding about leadership and operation control during partnership projects between different countries and also focus on the management results concerning structural quality, process quality and result quality. The focus is on education. We have translated and transformed a…
Tshwaraganang – Library project, Year 2
September 20, 2016
Tshwaraganang, library project, year 2 is a continuation of a previous project focusing on library issues with the long term aim to develop the libraries to have a service delivery at the libraries that matches the needs of the citizens regardless of where they live. The project aim has been to reach a deeper knowledge…
Electricity Master Plan – Electricity Maintenance System Phase II
September 20, 2016
Maintenance of the electrical network is crucial to ensure the safe and continuous supply of electricity to consumers. BCM currently carries out maintenance through archaic maintenance plans without effective monitoring and record of the maintenance being done. A maintenance system is required that will adequately log and monitor the maintenance of the electricity infrastructure in…
Methods and Leadership
September 20, 2016
The cooperation around methods and leadership has been going on between the two municipalities since May 2008 and has developed to be the solid ground in the cooperation. The projects goals is to make the municipal work distinct and develop the work regarding 3 focus areas: organization, steering and target fulfillment. The overall results, through…
Sustainable Mobility
September 20, 2016
The overall objective is to align transport and mobility policy and practices to the vision of the development of a sustainable and integrated city, accessible for all. To comprehensively change the mindset from transportation to sustainable mobility and the role that mobility plays in an integrated planning approach. The project objective is to formulate a…
Politician Project: Leadership, Coalitions & Voters
September 20, 2016
The overall objective (10-15 years) is to strengthen democracy and structures of good governance at local and regional level in the two regions (Kronoberg/southern Småland and Tlokwe). The long-term objective includes highly attractive political parties, competent party workers and good leaders with the skill to cooperate with other parties and communicate with the citizens/community. In…