http://www.ggln.org.za Site News daily 1 2010-02-22T11:00:03Z http://www.ggln.org.za/news/launching-2012-state-of-local-governance-publication On 18 April 2012, the Good Governance Learning Network (GGLN) will launch its 2012 State of Local Governance publication. The aim of this publication is to explore alternative conceptions, approaches and methods for shaping a vibrant, pro-poor system of local governance and democracy in South Africa. It consciously seeks to depart from what has been a preoccupation, both in government and in the local governance civil society sector, with current legislation, policies and practice, and with how these can be better implemented or modified in minor ways. Anyone reading this publication in the hope of finding solutions on how to ‘fix’ the structures and mechanisms already in place will be disappointed unless they are open to exploring innovative approaches and models that aim to enhance participatory local governance. Ultimately, participatory governance needs to be substantive, both in terms of process and with respect to outcomes, hence the call underlying this publication: ‘putting participation at the heart of development // putting development at the heart of participation’. For more details about the launch and any other enquiries please contact the Good Governance Learning Network (GGLN) Coordinator – Ronald Mukanya or the GGLN secretariat on 021 683 7903 or email ggln@isandla.org.za No publisher Meera 2012-04-11T11:08:55Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/news/ggln-newsletter-july-2011 No publisher Meera 2011-07-11T10:20:56Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/publications/state-of-local-governance-research-project/copy_of_putting%20participation%20at%20the%20heart%20of%20development A Civil Society Perspective on Local Governance in South Africa. A 2012 publication. No publisher Meera 2012-04-25T12:58:35Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/publications/state-of-local-governance-research-project/recognising-community-voice-and-dissatisfaction A Civil Society Perspective on Local Governance in South Africa. A 2011 report. No publisher Meera 2011-06-17T13:25:02Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/publications/state-of-local-governance-research-project/ethical-leadership-and-political-culture-in-local-government A Civil Society Perspective on Local Government. A 2010 report. No publisher Meera 2011-08-03T12:11:04Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/news/ggln-newsletter No publisher Meera 2010-12-08T14:36:22Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/news/community-connections-invitation-to-agm-and-publication-launch-22-october-2010 No publisher Meera 2010-10-13T08:07:30Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/news/ggln-newsletter-august-2010 No publisher Meera 2010-10-11T14:20:02Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/news/ggln-newsletter-july-2010 No publisher Meera 2010-07-08T06:44:03Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/news/ddp-6th-national-annual-government-conference-14-15-october-2010 No publisher Meera 2010-07-08T12:45:41Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/news/development-dialogue-isandla-institute No publisher Alex 2010-06-30T14:07:02Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/news/cps-seminar-invitation-20th-august-2009 To Commemorate Women’s month, the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) cordially invites you to a Seminar on 'GENDER JUSTICE AND TRADITIONAL BELIEF SYSTEMS IN AFRICA' Traditions, customs and culture are increasingly clashing with modern notions of human rights and justice in a globalising world, and Africa is not immune from these tensions between respect for culture and traditions on the one hand, and the need for safeguarding human (and in particular women’s) rights as guaranteed through modern legal and constitutional frameworks in democratic societies. Join the Centre for Policy Studies as we explore and host a thought provoking public seminar on these issues. No publisher Alex 2010-05-10T12:08:34Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/news/afesis-corplan-upcoming-seminar-elections-2009-2013-whats-in-it-for-the-eastern-cape The newly appointed Premier of the Eastern Cape in his first address noted that health, education, local government, rural development and public service accountability were priorities for the province. At Afesis-corplan's first quarterly seminar for the year, we will be looking at the views of political parties on these issues. No publisher Alex 2010-05-10T12:06:10Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/news/spotlight-on-black-sash The GGLN is pleased to welcome The Black Sash as a new full member of the network. The organisation has been an Associate member of the network since mid 2008. No publisher Alex 2010-05-10T12:04:01Z News Item http://www.ggln.org.za/news/seminar-topic-regional-initiatives-at-land-reform-and-rural-development-in-eastern-and-southern-africa Seminar Topic: Regional Initiatives at Land Reform and Rural Development in Eastern and Southern Africa No publisher Alex 2010-05-10T12:02:29Z News Item