Barriers to women's participation in public procurement in Africa: Empirical evidence from Uganda. by BC, Basheka

“…Interviews were conducted with key informants within Uganda’s central and local government, and surveys were administered to various WOBs. …”
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Internal Control Systems and Financial Performance. A Case Study of Kabale Municipal Council, Kabale District by Bernard Kabweine, Mwesigwa

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ANALYSIS OF METHODOLOGY AND MODELS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Amra Abadžić, Bahrija Umihanić, Mirela Ćebić

“…We believe that an appropriately adjusted model of strategic planning provides an advantage for local communities in innovative and cooperative approaches to the problems of local government units, with the tendency for defining priority areas and sectors, while different levels of government, scientific and development institutions at local and other levels and civil sectors should be involved in solving these problems. …”
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Development and Application of Urban Landslide Vulnerability Assessment Methodology Reflecting Social and Economic Variables by Yoonkyung Park, Ananta Man Singh Pradhan, Ungtae Kim, Yun-Tae Kim, Sangdan Kim

“…The socioeconomic vulnerability is considered a function of the resistant levels of the vulnerable people, trigger factor of secondary damage, and preparedness level of the local government. An index-based model is developed to evaluate the life and indirect damage under landslide as well as the resilience ability against disasters. …”
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ANALYSIS OF METHODOLOGY AND MODELS OF STRATEGIC PLANNING OF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Amra Abadžić, Bahrija Umihanić, Mirela Ćebić

“…We believe that an appropriately adjusted model of strategic planning provides an advantage for local communities in innovative and cooperative approaches to the problems of local government units, with the tendency for defining priority areas and sectors, while different levels of government, scientific and development institutions at local and other levels and civil sectors should be involved in solving these problems. …”
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Discovering The Significant Potential of Edible Insects In Food, Feed, And Drug Security by Elias Mjaika Ndifon, Chidiebere Prince Osuji Emeka, Paul Inyang, Emmanuel Ankrumah

“…Structured questionnaires (560 pieces) were effectively administered in six states (ten Local-Government Areas i.e. 14 sampled towns) in mainly Eastern Nigeria to determine the status of entomophagy. …”
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Noise risk assessment of the sensitive areas in the Administrative Center of Manolo Fortich Bukidnon by Sheerah Dale M. Orlasan, Judy Marie R. Zoleta, Kenn Migan Vincent C. Gumonan

“…This study will serve as a baseline data for the local government unit that will lead to better ordinance, policies, and implementation process to control the noise annoyance in the sensitive areas. …”
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Exploring the nexus of migration dynamics and urban expansion: key drivers of horizontal spatial growth in Woldia Township, Ethiopia by Mulu Fasigo Fente, Birhanu Girma Abebe, Mintesnot Gebeyehu Woldeamanuel

“…The study recommends that local government officials and urban planners enhance their understanding of migration dynamics to effectively manage the town’s spatial expansion and address the challenges of accommodating a growing population.…”
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An Exploratory Study of the Effectiveness of Unconditional EducationalAssistance Program as a Programmatic Electoral Strategy in the Philippines: The Case of Makati City’s Project... by Miguel Enrico Gutierrez Ayson, Esther Marylerma Calvo

“…This local programmatic policy has gained popularity among various local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. We focused on the Makati City government’s Project FREE (Free Relevant and Excellent Education) due to its reputation for arguably being the most innovative and comprehensive educational assistance program ever implemented at the country’s local scale. …”
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Peculiarities of construction of local self-government models in the modern slavic states by A. Djordjević, A. Seregin, M. Cherkasova, I. Milkina

“…However, there there is a number of countries, in which local government issues are not specified in the Constitution. …”
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PUBLIC INFRASRUCTURE PROJECT FAILURES IN NIGERIA: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENTIAL EFFECTS ON ECONOMY AND WELFARE OF CITIZENRY by YUSUF GARBA MANJO

“… Nigerian state particularly at national and sub-national levels, have experienced public infrastructure project failures during execution of their projects, though, there may be some differences among the level of failures, causes, and effects of such failures at federal, state and local government levels. The aim of this study is to examine and investigate the reasons behind the failure of public infrastructure projects in Nigeria. …”
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Does administrative divisions adjustment affect polluting industries dependence? Evidence from township-town merge in China by Xiaodan Zheng, Shangpu Li, Junwen Li, Yihong Sun

“…Findings reveal that TTM increases local governments’ dependence on polluting industries, especially in districts/counties with weaker economic conditions before the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Population projections: Challenges in forecasting determinants of demographic development in the context of socio-political changes by Paunović-Radulović Dragana, Anđelković Marija, Subotić Stefan

“…Forecasting demographic trends at lower territorial levels is particularly important, as it forms the basis for development planning and reducing regional disparities at the level of local government units.…”
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Geoelectric Evaluation of Groundwater Potential: A Case Study of Sabongida-Ora and Environs, Southern Nigeria by FI Chinyem

“…A d.c resistivity investigation for groundwater was carried out in Sabongida-Ora and its environs of Owan West Local Government of Edo State. A total of seven vertical electrical sounding (VES) was carried out using the Schlumberger configuration with a maximum current electrode spacing ranging from 500- 650m. …”
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Detection of mental disorders with the Patient Health Questionnaire in primary care settings in Nigeria by Michael O. Olatawura, Olawale Olusegun Ogunsemi, Christopher O. Alebiosu, Olufemi E. Amoran, Adekunle J. Ariba, Francis A. Oluwole, Festus Abasiubong, Adebayo R. Erinfolami

“…Over a period of eight weeks, consecutive and consenting patients who attended three randomly selected primary health care facilities in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun state were recruited and administered a questionnaire that included a socio-demographic section and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ). …”
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Factors influencing the utilization of traditional birth attendants among childbearing women in Nigeria by Samson Olusegun Aturaka, Yila Eric, Olaniyi Felix Sanni, Adesanmi Aremu Olatunde, Peter Theresa Aniekan, Adeforiti Ebiyemi Christiana, Ozor Nneka Augusta, Abiola Agatha Modupe, Popoola Temitope Olubukola, Saidi Ireti Modupe

“…Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among 200 women of reproductive age (18–49 years) in a rural area of Ibadan North Local Government, Nigeria. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 28.0. …”
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Community-Based Plastic Waste Management Model in Bangun Village, Mojokerto Regency, Indonesia by A. S. Ulum, M. S. Djati, Susilo and A. I. Rozuli

“…The proposed model seeks to address these issues by implementing several key components: community-based plastic waste collection and processing, educational programs to raise awareness and promote sustainable practices, partnerships with external stakeholders such as local government bodies, NGOs, and private sector entities, and institutional restructuring to support and sustain these initiatives. …”
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Financing of municipal current expenditure through local taxes: a systematic review by Henry Bernardo Garay Canales, Julio Mayorga Challco, Wilson Eduardo Vargas Cubas, Fredy Roger Flores Flores

“…The interplay of strategic, institutional, and contextual elements determines local governments' ability to finance expenditures and investments through self-administered taxes. …”
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‘Hard’ and ‘soft’ approaches in active transport promotion: analysis and mapping of government policies by Nicholas J. R. Hunter, Benjamin Cramer, Erica Randle, Katherine A. Hunter

“…This mix of ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ approaches to active transport promotion was observed in local government policies across both metropolitan and regional areas of Victoria. …”
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Barriers to uptake of harm reduction techniques for GBMSM who use drugs in night-clubs and sex-on-premises venues in London and the Southeast: a mixed-methods, qualitative study by Stephen Naulls, K. Oniti, J. Eccles, J. M. Stone

“…This research suggests that coordinated efforts with local government and policy reform are crucial to fostering safer environments for GBMSM.…”
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