The following resources relate to Local Agenda 21 work in Africa. For information on LA21 resources internationally visit ICLEI's global Local Agenda 21 site.

 

Greener Governance in the Southern South Africa Development Community

This report contains a series of 15 case studies on communities in South Africa that have and are currently working on projects related to greener governance. The Greener Governance training program equipped the medium-sized local authorities with the tools needed to green their governance through identification of program themes identified through experts and specialists.

231 pages,2004, English (PDF format only)

 

African local governments towards e-Learning for Sustainability

A publication of the project ?Editosia?: Electronic distance training on sustainability in African local governments

100 pages,2004, English - Product Code: ES 186

 

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Case Study 48 - Strategic Management Planning - Cape Town, South Africa

A stable economic base and a sense of community responsibility are essential to the provision and maintenance of basic services in low-income and unplanned communities. This can be achieved by involving a broad range of community interests and expertise in service delivery planning and implementation.

6 pages,1997, English - Product Code: CS48

 

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Case Study 63 - Jinja Incentive Grants Project - Jinja, Uganda

Providing Basic Solid Waste, Water and Sanitation Services Through their LA21 process, Jinja engaged the community in small-scale solid waste, water and sanitation projects and empowered neighborhood groups to provide their own basic services and manage their own environment.

6 pages,2000, English - Product Code: CS63

 

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Case Study 65 - Paper Recycling and Composting Project - Mutare, Zimbabwe

Waste Reduction and Poverty Alleviation By working with community partners, Mutare reduced waste going to their dumpsite through composting at both the municipal and household levels, and through recycling initiatives on the part of the local authority, private sector and community. As well, the community was mobilized to ensure support and participation in waste reduction and recycling. As part of these initiatives, Mutare created employment opportunities for both women and youth.

6 pages,2000, English - Product Code: CS65

 

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Case Study 66 - Water Kiosk Project - Nakuru, Kenya

Accessible Drinking Water Supply for Low-Income Communities Nakuru worked with and built the capacity of residents and community-based organizations to construct and manage a series of water kiosks in a low-income area. The kiosks, managed by the community, will provide clean water at reasonable rates as well as generate well-paying, long-term employment positions.

6 pages,2000, English - Product Code: CS66

 

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Case Study 70 - Enviromental Restoration of the Goreangab Dam Area - Windhoek, Namibia

Water Quality in the Goreangab Dam Windhoek used a two-pronged approach to address the environmental problems associated with the dam. Windhoek developed an environmental management plan for the dam that outlined improvements to physical urban infrastructure and launched an environmental education campaign to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project through public awareness and participation.

6 pages,2000, English - Product Code: CS70

 

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Case Study 79 - Addressing Poverty in Johannesburg, South Africa

This case study focuses on the City of Johannesburg's goal to address basic needs and promote logner term human security and sustainble values among its citizens where poverty adn accessing basic human needs (such as shelter, food, and clothing) are of primary importance.

6 pages,2002, English - Product Code: CS79

 

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