The document discusses the need for improved integration and alignment between provincial resource management policies and First Nations strategic plans in Northern Ontario. It argues that a regional planning structure is needed to balance economic development and protection of traditional land uses. This could help streamline regulations, strengthen inter-agency cooperation, and improve access to accurate and timely resource information integrated with traditional land uses. The goal is more collaborative resource management and sustainable development that better facilitates First Nations initiatives in the region.
Making myanmar national land use policy and legal framework work by thyn zar ...ThynZOo
MAKING MYANMAR NATIONAL LAND USE POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK WORK: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE FOR MYANMAR'S INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
By
Thyn Zar Oo
Public Legal Aid Network (The PLAN)
legalaidnetwork.myanmar@gmail.com
Paper prepared for presentation at the
“2019 WORLD BANK CONFERENCE ON LAND AND POVERTY”
The World Bank - Washington DC, March 25-29, 2019
Copyright 2019 by author(s). All rights reserved. Readers may make verbatim copies of this document for non-commercial purposes by any means, provided that this copyright notice appears on all such copies.
Abstract:
"There is no compensation for inaction and lack of policies", warned a panelist in "Leveraging Policies for Sustainable Development Goals", one of the seminars in 2018 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and IMF in Bali, urging governments' immediate actions to address global issues highlighting the only alternative be the devastating crises. In light of #AM2018Bali agendas, the paper explores the context of Myanmar's challenges and opportunities: how Myanmar could make its National Land Use Policy and Legal Framework work for all its populations, including the vulnerable and marginalized by fostering inclusion, equality, rule-of-law and ensuring leveled playing field for free and fair competition. By honestly looking deep into realities of the illicit unaccounted-for economies and their thriving financing models, could the country capture and incorporate correct data to formulate comprehensive policy and regulatory frameworks. Harnessing technology, innovation and investing in the future will help Myanmar achieve its full potential.
Key words: Land, Governance, Policy, Poverty, Trafficking, Refugees, Migration, Development, Innovation, Technology, Human Capital, Investment, Economy, Financing, Legal Framework, Legislation, Legislative Drafting
This document summarizes case studies of the roles of parliament in development in Zambia and Tanzania. It was prepared by experts commissioned by the Inter-Parliamentary Union. The case studies examined how involved the parliaments are in development planning and evaluation, their relationships with donors and the executive, how they engage with civil society, and obstacles to full engagement. The health sector was used as an example. Both countries have democratically elected parliaments and receive substantial donor aid, including general budget support. The case studies used interviews and document analysis to assess parliamentary organization, public financial management, donor coordination, and national development strategies.
This document summarizes Ghana's decentralization reforms since 1988 and the need to accelerate these reforms going forward. Key points include:
- Ghana has implemented political, administrative, fiscal, and planning decentralization since 1988 through 170 local authorities.
- Achievements include infrastructure development but issues remain around roles, capacities, and participation.
- A new Decentralization Policy Framework was developed to harmonize proposals and accelerate decentralization in a coordinated manner.
- The policy underwent extensive consultation and aims to reorient decentralization to better support development based on lessons learned.
The politics of policy making around pastoralism in kenyafutureagricultures
1) The document discusses policy challenges around pastoralism in Kenya's arid lands, including inadequate investment, inappropriate policies not tailored to pastoralism, and a lack of focus on arid lands issues.
2) It proposes several policy solutions implemented by the Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands (MDNKOAL), including developing a national policy for sustainable development of arid lands, an institutional framework, and specialized projects.
3) Key reflections note the need for continued momentum and coordinated implementation of reforms, challenges around balancing individual and collective action, and ensuring a holistic approach that addresses all development needs in arid lands, not just livelihood issues.
The document discusses the relationship between central and local governments in governance. It notes that the central government lays down general policy for local governments through the ministry of local government to ensure services meet national interests. The central government also entrusts powers to local authorities but maintains checks and control over their functions. Specifically, the central government exercises political, administrative, legislative, fiscal and judicial forms of control over local governments. It facilitates local powers while also coordinating, monitoring and developing policies to guide local authorities' work.
National urban policies aim to address challenges of urbanization at a national scale through coordinated efforts. A proposed universal framework recommends that by 2030, one-third of countries should have formulated, implemented, and evaluated national urban policies. Key elements of successful policies include empowering local governments, fostering multi-level cooperation, and improving investment and quality of life in cities. Open questions remain around comparing policies across different governance systems and monitoring progress while respecting local contexts.
Current Issues in Public Personnel AdministrationJaypeeRojas
The document discusses several current issues and challenges facing public administration. It examines whether public administration should be universal or adapted to each environment, and how principles may need to be applied differently in various contexts. Some key policy issues mentioned include welfare, economic issues, labor, and resource policy. Organization issues involve areas like planning, coordination, decision-making, and addressing negative bureaucracy. Additional significant challenges include powerful interest groups, demands from a changing society, and ongoing issues requiring new solutions.
Making myanmar national land use policy and legal framework work by thyn zar ...ThynZOo
MAKING MYANMAR NATIONAL LAND USE POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK WORK: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE FOR MYANMAR'S INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
By
Thyn Zar Oo
Public Legal Aid Network (The PLAN)
legalaidnetwork.myanmar@gmail.com
Paper prepared for presentation at the
“2019 WORLD BANK CONFERENCE ON LAND AND POVERTY”
The World Bank - Washington DC, March 25-29, 2019
Copyright 2019 by author(s). All rights reserved. Readers may make verbatim copies of this document for non-commercial purposes by any means, provided that this copyright notice appears on all such copies.
Abstract:
"There is no compensation for inaction and lack of policies", warned a panelist in "Leveraging Policies for Sustainable Development Goals", one of the seminars in 2018 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and IMF in Bali, urging governments' immediate actions to address global issues highlighting the only alternative be the devastating crises. In light of #AM2018Bali agendas, the paper explores the context of Myanmar's challenges and opportunities: how Myanmar could make its National Land Use Policy and Legal Framework work for all its populations, including the vulnerable and marginalized by fostering inclusion, equality, rule-of-law and ensuring leveled playing field for free and fair competition. By honestly looking deep into realities of the illicit unaccounted-for economies and their thriving financing models, could the country capture and incorporate correct data to formulate comprehensive policy and regulatory frameworks. Harnessing technology, innovation and investing in the future will help Myanmar achieve its full potential.
Key words: Land, Governance, Policy, Poverty, Trafficking, Refugees, Migration, Development, Innovation, Technology, Human Capital, Investment, Economy, Financing, Legal Framework, Legislation, Legislative Drafting
This document summarizes case studies of the roles of parliament in development in Zambia and Tanzania. It was prepared by experts commissioned by the Inter-Parliamentary Union. The case studies examined how involved the parliaments are in development planning and evaluation, their relationships with donors and the executive, how they engage with civil society, and obstacles to full engagement. The health sector was used as an example. Both countries have democratically elected parliaments and receive substantial donor aid, including general budget support. The case studies used interviews and document analysis to assess parliamentary organization, public financial management, donor coordination, and national development strategies.
This document summarizes Ghana's decentralization reforms since 1988 and the need to accelerate these reforms going forward. Key points include:
- Ghana has implemented political, administrative, fiscal, and planning decentralization since 1988 through 170 local authorities.
- Achievements include infrastructure development but issues remain around roles, capacities, and participation.
- A new Decentralization Policy Framework was developed to harmonize proposals and accelerate decentralization in a coordinated manner.
- The policy underwent extensive consultation and aims to reorient decentralization to better support development based on lessons learned.
The politics of policy making around pastoralism in kenyafutureagricultures
1) The document discusses policy challenges around pastoralism in Kenya's arid lands, including inadequate investment, inappropriate policies not tailored to pastoralism, and a lack of focus on arid lands issues.
2) It proposes several policy solutions implemented by the Ministry of State for Development of Northern Kenya and other Arid Lands (MDNKOAL), including developing a national policy for sustainable development of arid lands, an institutional framework, and specialized projects.
3) Key reflections note the need for continued momentum and coordinated implementation of reforms, challenges around balancing individual and collective action, and ensuring a holistic approach that addresses all development needs in arid lands, not just livelihood issues.
The document discusses the relationship between central and local governments in governance. It notes that the central government lays down general policy for local governments through the ministry of local government to ensure services meet national interests. The central government also entrusts powers to local authorities but maintains checks and control over their functions. Specifically, the central government exercises political, administrative, legislative, fiscal and judicial forms of control over local governments. It facilitates local powers while also coordinating, monitoring and developing policies to guide local authorities' work.
National urban policies aim to address challenges of urbanization at a national scale through coordinated efforts. A proposed universal framework recommends that by 2030, one-third of countries should have formulated, implemented, and evaluated national urban policies. Key elements of successful policies include empowering local governments, fostering multi-level cooperation, and improving investment and quality of life in cities. Open questions remain around comparing policies across different governance systems and monitoring progress while respecting local contexts.
Current Issues in Public Personnel AdministrationJaypeeRojas
The document discusses several current issues and challenges facing public administration. It examines whether public administration should be universal or adapted to each environment, and how principles may need to be applied differently in various contexts. Some key policy issues mentioned include welfare, economic issues, labor, and resource policy. Organization issues involve areas like planning, coordination, decision-making, and addressing negative bureaucracy. Additional significant challenges include powerful interest groups, demands from a changing society, and ongoing issues requiring new solutions.
This document provides an overview of public administration in the Philippines. It discusses that there is a Philippine public administration as it addresses specific sectoral concerns and is a field of study. It also exists considering the role of the bureaucracy in Philippine governance. The key institutions of the Philippine Administrative System are also outlined, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches at the national and local levels. The relationships between different administrative units are described. The budget cycle and process in the Philippines is also summarized.
The document discusses South-South cooperation between Cuba and Suriname, focusing on their historical relations, characteristics of cooperation projects, challenges, and lessons learned. Key points: Cuba and Suriname established diplomatic relations in 1979 and cooperation has grown since the late 1990s, particularly in health and education. Projects are led by both governments and aim to build capacities through sharing expertise. Direct transport links and private sector engagement could further cooperation opportunities in areas like agriculture and trade. Strong leadership, demand-driven projects, and humanitarian focus on health and education have contributed to successful cooperation.
Natural Resource Federalism: Considerations for Myanmar 23 JANUARY 2018MYO AUNG Myanmar
Myanmar is undergoing political, economic and social transitions. Peace negotiations involving the government, military and ethnic armed groups have led to an agreement—in principle—to move towards a federal union. This could have major implications for natural resource governance. Historically, national institutions have primarily been responsible for managing the country’s resources. However, demands for more subnational control are widespread.
https://resourcegovernance.org/analysis-tools/publications/natural-resource-federalism-considerations-myanmar
Natural Resource Federalism: Considerations for Myanmar
23 JANUARY 2018
https://resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/files/documents/federalism-considerations-form-myanmar.pdf
https://resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/files/documents/federalism-summary-myanmar.pdf
https://resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/files/documents/federalism-considerations-for-myanmar-summary.pdf
Natural Resource Federalism:
Considerations for Myanmar
Andrew Bauer, Natalie Kirk and Sebastian Sahla
with contributions from Khin Saw Htay, Ko Ko Lwin and Paul Shortell
https://resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/files/documents/natural-resource-federalism-considerations-for-myanmar-myanmar-language.pdf
https://resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/files/documents/natural-resource-federalism-infobooklet-myanmar-language.pdf
Closed or Inclusive Process: How State Actors View the Contribution of Non-St...paperpublications3
This document discusses state actors' perceptions of non-state actor contributions to public policy processes in Kenya. It provides background on the evolution of public policy frameworks in Kenya from the 1960s to present. While processes were initially closed, reforms in the 1990s and 2010 constitution have gradually opened them to include non-state actors. The document uses a power relations framework to analyze relationships between state and non-state actors. It identifies different types of policy spaces (closed, invited, claimed), levels of power (local, national, global), and forms of power (visible, hidden, invisible) that shape inclusion and influence in public policy.
The document provides an overview of Japan's development cooperation policy and aid provision in Laos. Some key points:
- Japan's aid to Laos is guided by a Country Assistance Program which aligns with Laos' development plans and priorities. Key objectives are achieving MDGs, economic growth, and capacity development.
- Priority sectors for aid include education, health, rural development, infrastructure, private sector development, and institutional capacity building.
- Aid is provided through loans, grants, and technical cooperation managed by JICA Laos office. Infrastructure loans support economic growth while grants and technical cooperation focus on capacity development.
- Projects are formulated based on consultations with Lao government and bottom-up approach
The Oakland Housing Authority, is looking for outstanding candidates for their next Executive Director. If interested, please send resume to Ernest Barefield at ernest@gansgans.com.
The document discusses the history and evolution of local government in the Philippines. It traces the roots of local government back to the Spanish colonial period and discusses the long tradition of centralized rule, from Spanish/American colonization up until the Marcos dictatorship in 1972. Key events that decentralized power included the 1991 Local Government Code passed under the Aquino administration, devolving services and increasing financial resources to LGUs. The Code aimed to promote local autonomy and address issues like poverty, inequality, and security through community participation and empowering LGUs to provide for basic needs and local development. Examples are given of notable achievements and initiatives that have resulted from the decentralization process.
This document discusses governance and policy issues related to managing the complex urban region of Greater Manchester during an economic recession. It covers several policy strands around regeneration, local government modernization, and performance management that have impacted local areas. Greater Manchester's Local Area Agreement is examined as a key partnership mechanism. The role of localities during a recession is debated, with suggestions that cities can provide leadership, sustain public investment, align with long-term economic strategies, and attract investment. Local government organizations argue for continued devolution of economic powers to sub-regions and local authorities to most effectively target recession responses. The challenges of coordinating policies and partners across different levels of government are also addressed.
This document discusses strategies for integrating human rights approaches into development. It provides two tools - integrating human rights principles into National Development Plans and conducting Human Rights Impact Assessments. For National Development Plans, it recommends setting quantifiable goals, monitoring equity in budget allocation, and including policies for equality and non-discrimination. For Human Rights Impact Assessments, it describes how they can guide policymaking, foster participation, and strengthen accountability by identifying effects on human rights. HRIAs use international human rights standards and build on other impact assessment methodologies through an evidence-based process.
Improving the governance of operational activities for developmentDr Lendy Spires
This document proposes actionable proposals to improve the governance of United Nations operational activities for development in response to a General Assembly resolution. It identifies four priority areas for enhancing the functioning of governing bodies: 1) strengthening functional coherence between governing bodies; 2) ensuring equal participation of countries in governing bodies; 3) improving substantive preparations for governing body meetings; and 4) enhancing the impact of intergovernmental decisions. For each priority area, it outlines key challenges and possible ways forward such as undertaking reviews, strengthening participation of national policymakers, and establishing centralized information repositories and evaluation functions. The overall aim is to facilitate constructive dialogue among Member States on priorities for reforming governance.
Building Trust in Government: Improving Public Management through Civic Enga...Myrtle Palacio
This paper was presented at a regional forum on reinventing government in the Caribbean. It is a description of the methods, objectives of a "Governance Awareness Tour" sponsored by the Office of Governance,Government of Belize in 2007.
Islamic Education On Regional Autonomy (Case Study of Managerial and Financia...inventionjournals
This study aims to know the managerial functionalization of Langkat Regency government towards Islamic educational institutions, Langkat Regency government financial policy towards Islamic educational institutions, Langkat Regency government programs overcome the obstacles that faced by Islamic educational institutions and models to improve the Islamic education that conducted by Langkat Regency Government. This research uses qualitative approach through Case Study model design. Data collection techniques were conducted through: (1) interviews, (2) participant observation, (3) documentation study, and (4) reference investigation. Informants were taken by purposive sampling technique and then combined with snowball sampling. Data is processed using Miles and Huberman model, that are through three steps, the first is data reduction, the second is presenting the data, and the third is withdrawal or verification conclusion. The result of the research shows that the managerial functionalization of Langkat Regency Government towards Islamic educational institution is done by 4 (four) activities: planning with steps that is identify problem, formulate the purpose, assess the benefit, set the target goal, and followed by a form of planning; resource management, curriculum development and coaching of madrasah personnel to achieve the planning targets, organizing with job description activities, developing working hours, and developing working mechanisms with unity targets in integrity, carrying out activities with resource management, accountability, personnel guidance, development of education planning according to target of implementation target, and conduct supervision; preliminary supervision, supervision of the implementation of activities, monitoring of feedback on target implementation targets. Langkat Regency Government’s financial policy towards Islamic Educational institution by conducting financial assistance from regional APBD each year. The obstacles of the Islamic Educational institution to regional autonomy are the lack of Preparation from Islamic Education Resources, the socialization of the Regional Autonomy Policy is done only temporarily. Langkat Regency Government program in overcoming obstacles in improving the quality of Islamic Educational Institution conducted in synergy with the government of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Langkat Regency.
Developing the Local Development Roadmap: Processes, Challenges and StatusWBKDC
This document outlines the process of developing the local development roadmap and executive-legislative agenda for Dumaguete City from 2014-2016. It establishes a vision for sustainable development and accountable leadership. The goals are to promote education, business, infrastructure, access to services, transparency, environmental protection and land use. The agenda was created through a participatory process involving stakeholders to identify and program 3-year priorities based on research and existing plans.
Decentralization, Clientelism and Popular Participation: Is there a role for ...Soren Gigler
This case study investigates under which conditions ICTs can play a role in fostering the empowerment of rural communities to fully participate in the decision-making processes of local governments. The analysis using empirical evidence from rural communities in Bolivia focuses hereby on the following key questions: (i) to what extent can ICTs contribute to improving the efficiency and efficacy of local government? (ii) does ICTs have the potential to make local governments more transparent and responsive to the needs of rural communities and (iii) can ICTs support the core objectives of the Bolivian Law of Popular Participation to strengthen the role of local government in public-policy making and the implementation of development programs?
For policies and regulations to be effectively implemented especially within multiple levels of government, communication strategy, awareness raising, capacity strengthening programs have to be designed with respecting local wisdoms, contexts and aspirations and in alignment with local visions and missions.
Engaging with indigenous australian exploring the conditions for effective re...Dr Lendy Spires
This document discusses effective engagement with Indigenous communities in Australia. It outlines that genuine engagement is needed to meet targets for closing the socioeconomic gap. Effective engagement requires building long-term relationships based on trust, respecting Indigenous histories and cultures, and involving Indigenous communities in decision making from problem definition through evaluation. It also requires capacity building for both Indigenous governance and responsive government agencies. While progress has been made, challenges remain in overcoming siloed government approaches and developing flexible funding models to support community-driven priorities and governance.
Andrew Pritchard - the East Midlands Experience (Duty to Cooperate)PAS_Team
The document discusses joint planning across local authority boundaries in the East Midlands region of England. It provides examples of joint core strategies that have been developed between groups of local authorities and county councils in the North Northants, Central Lincolnshire, and Greater Nottingham areas. Joint planning is encouraged to address housing and economic growth needs across entire housing market areas and facilitate cooperation between authorities as required by law. Potential benefits include addressing the duty to cooperate and cost savings, while challenges may include technical and political difficulties in establishing collaborative processes.
Durham Housing Authority Director of Operations-PD Kimberly Sallie
The Durham Housing Authority, is looking for outstanding candidates for their next Director of Operations. If interested, please send resume to Kimberly at Kimberly@gansgans.com.
Jacksonville Housing Authority, is looking for outstanding candidates for their next Chief Financial Officer. If interested, please send resume to Ernest, at Ernest@gansgans.com.
The document discusses the rationale for public policy. It defines public policy as the course of action by governments to deal with public problems. The major goals of public policy are to achieve the best interests of society, provide good governance, and enable the public to measure government achievements. Some key public issues that policies address are peace and order, education, health, social welfare, and employment. The major types of policies are regulatory, distributive, and redistributive. The document also outlines the key components and steps in the public policy process.
The document summarizes various concepts related to social interaction and relationships. It defines concepts such as first impression, stereotype, social interaction, fear-based appeal, and public display of affection. For each concept, it provides an example of how the concept could be portrayed in a story about a girl named Claudia and her interactions in the library. The concepts explored how Claudia initially judged a guy based on his looks, assumed traits about him based on stereotypes, was hesitant to interact due to fear but was persuaded by her friend, and witnessed a public display of affection between two guys.
The document discusses the negative impacts of social media reliance and self-branding. It notes that self-branding has become more important than talent, and professionals are expected to maintain their online presence constantly. College students have become 40% less empathetic over the past 30 years, and social media encourages superficial relationships focused on appearances. Heavy social media use has been linked to increased feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Many young adults admit to lying about their lives on social platforms to maintain their personal brands.
This document provides an overview of public administration in the Philippines. It discusses that there is a Philippine public administration as it addresses specific sectoral concerns and is a field of study. It also exists considering the role of the bureaucracy in Philippine governance. The key institutions of the Philippine Administrative System are also outlined, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches at the national and local levels. The relationships between different administrative units are described. The budget cycle and process in the Philippines is also summarized.
The document discusses South-South cooperation between Cuba and Suriname, focusing on their historical relations, characteristics of cooperation projects, challenges, and lessons learned. Key points: Cuba and Suriname established diplomatic relations in 1979 and cooperation has grown since the late 1990s, particularly in health and education. Projects are led by both governments and aim to build capacities through sharing expertise. Direct transport links and private sector engagement could further cooperation opportunities in areas like agriculture and trade. Strong leadership, demand-driven projects, and humanitarian focus on health and education have contributed to successful cooperation.
Natural Resource Federalism: Considerations for Myanmar 23 JANUARY 2018MYO AUNG Myanmar
Myanmar is undergoing political, economic and social transitions. Peace negotiations involving the government, military and ethnic armed groups have led to an agreement—in principle—to move towards a federal union. This could have major implications for natural resource governance. Historically, national institutions have primarily been responsible for managing the country’s resources. However, demands for more subnational control are widespread.
https://resourcegovernance.org/analysis-tools/publications/natural-resource-federalism-considerations-myanmar
Natural Resource Federalism: Considerations for Myanmar
23 JANUARY 2018
https://resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/files/documents/federalism-considerations-form-myanmar.pdf
https://resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/files/documents/federalism-summary-myanmar.pdf
https://resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/files/documents/federalism-considerations-for-myanmar-summary.pdf
Natural Resource Federalism:
Considerations for Myanmar
Andrew Bauer, Natalie Kirk and Sebastian Sahla
with contributions from Khin Saw Htay, Ko Ko Lwin and Paul Shortell
https://resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/files/documents/natural-resource-federalism-considerations-for-myanmar-myanmar-language.pdf
https://resourcegovernance.org/sites/default/files/documents/natural-resource-federalism-infobooklet-myanmar-language.pdf
Closed or Inclusive Process: How State Actors View the Contribution of Non-St...paperpublications3
This document discusses state actors' perceptions of non-state actor contributions to public policy processes in Kenya. It provides background on the evolution of public policy frameworks in Kenya from the 1960s to present. While processes were initially closed, reforms in the 1990s and 2010 constitution have gradually opened them to include non-state actors. The document uses a power relations framework to analyze relationships between state and non-state actors. It identifies different types of policy spaces (closed, invited, claimed), levels of power (local, national, global), and forms of power (visible, hidden, invisible) that shape inclusion and influence in public policy.
The document provides an overview of Japan's development cooperation policy and aid provision in Laos. Some key points:
- Japan's aid to Laos is guided by a Country Assistance Program which aligns with Laos' development plans and priorities. Key objectives are achieving MDGs, economic growth, and capacity development.
- Priority sectors for aid include education, health, rural development, infrastructure, private sector development, and institutional capacity building.
- Aid is provided through loans, grants, and technical cooperation managed by JICA Laos office. Infrastructure loans support economic growth while grants and technical cooperation focus on capacity development.
- Projects are formulated based on consultations with Lao government and bottom-up approach
The Oakland Housing Authority, is looking for outstanding candidates for their next Executive Director. If interested, please send resume to Ernest Barefield at ernest@gansgans.com.
The document discusses the history and evolution of local government in the Philippines. It traces the roots of local government back to the Spanish colonial period and discusses the long tradition of centralized rule, from Spanish/American colonization up until the Marcos dictatorship in 1972. Key events that decentralized power included the 1991 Local Government Code passed under the Aquino administration, devolving services and increasing financial resources to LGUs. The Code aimed to promote local autonomy and address issues like poverty, inequality, and security through community participation and empowering LGUs to provide for basic needs and local development. Examples are given of notable achievements and initiatives that have resulted from the decentralization process.
This document discusses governance and policy issues related to managing the complex urban region of Greater Manchester during an economic recession. It covers several policy strands around regeneration, local government modernization, and performance management that have impacted local areas. Greater Manchester's Local Area Agreement is examined as a key partnership mechanism. The role of localities during a recession is debated, with suggestions that cities can provide leadership, sustain public investment, align with long-term economic strategies, and attract investment. Local government organizations argue for continued devolution of economic powers to sub-regions and local authorities to most effectively target recession responses. The challenges of coordinating policies and partners across different levels of government are also addressed.
This document discusses strategies for integrating human rights approaches into development. It provides two tools - integrating human rights principles into National Development Plans and conducting Human Rights Impact Assessments. For National Development Plans, it recommends setting quantifiable goals, monitoring equity in budget allocation, and including policies for equality and non-discrimination. For Human Rights Impact Assessments, it describes how they can guide policymaking, foster participation, and strengthen accountability by identifying effects on human rights. HRIAs use international human rights standards and build on other impact assessment methodologies through an evidence-based process.
Improving the governance of operational activities for developmentDr Lendy Spires
This document proposes actionable proposals to improve the governance of United Nations operational activities for development in response to a General Assembly resolution. It identifies four priority areas for enhancing the functioning of governing bodies: 1) strengthening functional coherence between governing bodies; 2) ensuring equal participation of countries in governing bodies; 3) improving substantive preparations for governing body meetings; and 4) enhancing the impact of intergovernmental decisions. For each priority area, it outlines key challenges and possible ways forward such as undertaking reviews, strengthening participation of national policymakers, and establishing centralized information repositories and evaluation functions. The overall aim is to facilitate constructive dialogue among Member States on priorities for reforming governance.
Building Trust in Government: Improving Public Management through Civic Enga...Myrtle Palacio
This paper was presented at a regional forum on reinventing government in the Caribbean. It is a description of the methods, objectives of a "Governance Awareness Tour" sponsored by the Office of Governance,Government of Belize in 2007.
Islamic Education On Regional Autonomy (Case Study of Managerial and Financia...inventionjournals
This study aims to know the managerial functionalization of Langkat Regency government towards Islamic educational institutions, Langkat Regency government financial policy towards Islamic educational institutions, Langkat Regency government programs overcome the obstacles that faced by Islamic educational institutions and models to improve the Islamic education that conducted by Langkat Regency Government. This research uses qualitative approach through Case Study model design. Data collection techniques were conducted through: (1) interviews, (2) participant observation, (3) documentation study, and (4) reference investigation. Informants were taken by purposive sampling technique and then combined with snowball sampling. Data is processed using Miles and Huberman model, that are through three steps, the first is data reduction, the second is presenting the data, and the third is withdrawal or verification conclusion. The result of the research shows that the managerial functionalization of Langkat Regency Government towards Islamic educational institution is done by 4 (four) activities: planning with steps that is identify problem, formulate the purpose, assess the benefit, set the target goal, and followed by a form of planning; resource management, curriculum development and coaching of madrasah personnel to achieve the planning targets, organizing with job description activities, developing working hours, and developing working mechanisms with unity targets in integrity, carrying out activities with resource management, accountability, personnel guidance, development of education planning according to target of implementation target, and conduct supervision; preliminary supervision, supervision of the implementation of activities, monitoring of feedback on target implementation targets. Langkat Regency Government’s financial policy towards Islamic Educational institution by conducting financial assistance from regional APBD each year. The obstacles of the Islamic Educational institution to regional autonomy are the lack of Preparation from Islamic Education Resources, the socialization of the Regional Autonomy Policy is done only temporarily. Langkat Regency Government program in overcoming obstacles in improving the quality of Islamic Educational Institution conducted in synergy with the government of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Langkat Regency.
Developing the Local Development Roadmap: Processes, Challenges and StatusWBKDC
This document outlines the process of developing the local development roadmap and executive-legislative agenda for Dumaguete City from 2014-2016. It establishes a vision for sustainable development and accountable leadership. The goals are to promote education, business, infrastructure, access to services, transparency, environmental protection and land use. The agenda was created through a participatory process involving stakeholders to identify and program 3-year priorities based on research and existing plans.
Decentralization, Clientelism and Popular Participation: Is there a role for ...Soren Gigler
This case study investigates under which conditions ICTs can play a role in fostering the empowerment of rural communities to fully participate in the decision-making processes of local governments. The analysis using empirical evidence from rural communities in Bolivia focuses hereby on the following key questions: (i) to what extent can ICTs contribute to improving the efficiency and efficacy of local government? (ii) does ICTs have the potential to make local governments more transparent and responsive to the needs of rural communities and (iii) can ICTs support the core objectives of the Bolivian Law of Popular Participation to strengthen the role of local government in public-policy making and the implementation of development programs?
For policies and regulations to be effectively implemented especially within multiple levels of government, communication strategy, awareness raising, capacity strengthening programs have to be designed with respecting local wisdoms, contexts and aspirations and in alignment with local visions and missions.
Engaging with indigenous australian exploring the conditions for effective re...Dr Lendy Spires
This document discusses effective engagement with Indigenous communities in Australia. It outlines that genuine engagement is needed to meet targets for closing the socioeconomic gap. Effective engagement requires building long-term relationships based on trust, respecting Indigenous histories and cultures, and involving Indigenous communities in decision making from problem definition through evaluation. It also requires capacity building for both Indigenous governance and responsive government agencies. While progress has been made, challenges remain in overcoming siloed government approaches and developing flexible funding models to support community-driven priorities and governance.
Andrew Pritchard - the East Midlands Experience (Duty to Cooperate)PAS_Team
The document discusses joint planning across local authority boundaries in the East Midlands region of England. It provides examples of joint core strategies that have been developed between groups of local authorities and county councils in the North Northants, Central Lincolnshire, and Greater Nottingham areas. Joint planning is encouraged to address housing and economic growth needs across entire housing market areas and facilitate cooperation between authorities as required by law. Potential benefits include addressing the duty to cooperate and cost savings, while challenges may include technical and political difficulties in establishing collaborative processes.
Durham Housing Authority Director of Operations-PD Kimberly Sallie
The Durham Housing Authority, is looking for outstanding candidates for their next Director of Operations. If interested, please send resume to Kimberly at Kimberly@gansgans.com.
Jacksonville Housing Authority, is looking for outstanding candidates for their next Chief Financial Officer. If interested, please send resume to Ernest, at Ernest@gansgans.com.
The document discusses the rationale for public policy. It defines public policy as the course of action by governments to deal with public problems. The major goals of public policy are to achieve the best interests of society, provide good governance, and enable the public to measure government achievements. Some key public issues that policies address are peace and order, education, health, social welfare, and employment. The major types of policies are regulatory, distributive, and redistributive. The document also outlines the key components and steps in the public policy process.
The document summarizes various concepts related to social interaction and relationships. It defines concepts such as first impression, stereotype, social interaction, fear-based appeal, and public display of affection. For each concept, it provides an example of how the concept could be portrayed in a story about a girl named Claudia and her interactions in the library. The concepts explored how Claudia initially judged a guy based on his looks, assumed traits about him based on stereotypes, was hesitant to interact due to fear but was persuaded by her friend, and witnessed a public display of affection between two guys.
The document discusses the negative impacts of social media reliance and self-branding. It notes that self-branding has become more important than talent, and professionals are expected to maintain their online presence constantly. College students have become 40% less empathetic over the past 30 years, and social media encourages superficial relationships focused on appearances. Heavy social media use has been linked to increased feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Many young adults admit to lying about their lives on social platforms to maintain their personal brands.
Este documento presenta un taller sobre la historia de la célula. El objetivo es reconocer la evolución del descubrimiento de la célula desde sus inicios hasta los avances tecnológicos actuales que permiten identificar sus estructuras más pequeñas. Como actividades, los estudiantes elaborarán una línea de tiempo sobre el proceso histórico del microscopio, escribirán sobre la importancia de su descubrimiento y demostrarán su conocimiento sobre las partes del microscopio a través de un enlace.
The Republican platform document outlines their vision for restoring economic prosperity and opportunity in America. It begins by criticizing the Obama administration for presiding over slow economic growth and calls for rejecting the idea that this is the best America can do. It then lays out proposals for fairer taxes aimed at promoting growth, making American businesses more competitive globally through lower corporate taxes and trade policies that benefit American workers, reducing regulations that are harming the financial sector, and expanding homeownership and rental opportunities.
The document provides tips on Excel functions that community managers should know from analysts at Simply Measured. It discusses functions like SUM, DATE, DAYS, HOUR, WEEKNUM, and MONTH that are useful for manipulating date ranges and calculating metrics over time periods. It then profiles three analysts at Simply Measured - Lori, Deepti, and Vikram - and examples of functions they commonly use like IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF, IFERROR, NETWORKDAYS, MAX, MIN, LARGE, SMALL, LEFT, RIGHT, and MID.
Abdullah is a licensed Saudi pharmacy technician seeking a position in a hospital. He has over 3 years of experience in various pharmacy roles including as an assistant pharmacist, retail pharmacist, and QA chemist. He has a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from TN Dr. MGR Medical University in 2010. He is proficient in English, Arabic, and computer skills relevant to pharmacy.
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This document provides a guide to analyzing metrics on Facebook for content marketers and social media managers. It defines key metrics for understanding audience engagement, including page likes, engagement (likes, comments, shares), engaged users, reach and impressions, and engagement rate. It discusses how to understand these metrics and use them to formulate effective Facebook strategies through setting goals, testing new content, and measuring results. Both basic and advanced analytic techniques are covered to help optimize content and measure performance.
The document provides guidance on social marketing strategies for 2015. It summarizes key changes in 2014 like the growth of Instagram and new behavioral targeting on Facebook. It recommends dedicating resources to Instagram in 2015 and taking advantage of Facebook's behavioral targeting. It also stresses the importance of cross-channel integrated campaigns, consistent messaging across networks while adapting delivery methods, and measuring performance across all channels.
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This document provides a comprehensive guide to analyzing metrics on Facebook. It defines key metrics like page likes, engagement, engaged users, reach and impressions, and engagement rate. It explains how to understand these metrics and use them to measure the success of Facebook strategies. Advanced techniques covered include identifying growth opportunities, performing competitive analyses, and using insights data to build effective video content. The document aims to help marketers leverage Facebook analytics to interact with audiences and answer important questions about campaign performance.
The document summarizes key learnings from a 90-day pop-up restaurant called Yellow Bistro in Bruges, Belgium that attracted 10,000 visitors per day. It discusses three main points: 1) Leveraging the brand reputation of the renowned chefs involved to generate interest and advance bookings; 2) Reaching and engaging customers through digital marketing techniques like responsive websites, email campaigns, and social media; 3) Working with premium brands like Veuve Clicquot and Staub to create a unique experience and generate exposure for both Yellow Bistro and its partners.
The document discusses a study that found only 18% of European businesses have a digital testing strategy in place. It provides data on 14 websites that covered the story, including their estimated monthly visitors, views of the coverage, and domain authority scores. The sites with the highest numbers of visits and views included CIO, ITProPortal, and Digital Marketing Magazine.
Honyaku Center Inc. is a large localization services provider based in Asia. It has over 6,200 freelance translators and localization specialists on staff. The company provides translation and localization services between over 40 languages with a focus on Asian languages. It has offices in Japan and subsidiaries that can support projects in other regions. Honyaku Center aims to be a single point of contact for all localization needs to simplify project management for clients.
This document summarizes research on using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat female infertility caused by high follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels. It discusses how high FSH affects fertility, potential causes, and TCM perspectives on the condition. The author analyzes TCM treatment principles and provides case studies to illustrate how combining herbal remedies and acupuncture following TCM diagnosis can effectively restore ovarian function and balance hormones to address the root causes of high FSH levels.
The document summarizes a survey conducted by students at Taylor's University on asthma. The survey included 15 multiple choice questions given to 250 students, with 125 males and 125 females. The questions gauged understanding of asthma causes, symptoms, treatment and prevalence. Survey responses were compiled and percentages of responses for each question and gender were calculated. The data will be analyzed to determine if males or females have a higher level of understanding about asthma.
The document discusses CountyStat, a data-driven management program used by Allegheny County. It presents data on energy usage and costs for county facilities from 2011-2013, including electricity, natural gas, water, sewer and steam. The data show increases and decreases in usage at various facilities over the years. Next steps include making decisions based on the data, improving data collection and analysis, and establishing roles and responsibilities.
The document summarizes Exponential-e's role in providing the broadcast infrastructure for live coverage of the 2011 royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Exponential-e's high-throughput broadcast network enabled major broadcasters like CBS News and Bell Media Canada to transmit continuous feeds from various locations in London and New York to audiences in North and South America. Executives from the broadcasters praised Exponential-e's reliable and responsive service.
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The representative discusses FAO's work with partners to implement the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests. This includes raising awareness, establishing multi-stakeholder platforms, developing capacity, and supporting national policy and law processes. The representative highlights examples of these efforts in countries like Myanmar and China. FAO hopes the Guidelines can provide a framework to improve tenure governance through inclusive dialogue at the national level.
The natural resources sector in New Zealand comprises several government organizations responsible for managing the country's natural assets. These resources are central to New Zealand's identity, economy, and Māori interests. However, some resources are becoming scarce, so improved management is needed. The briefing recommends forming a group of natural resource ministers to take a holistic, long-term approach to complex issues that cut across different areas of government. It also proposes reviewing the resource management system to improve decision-making, integration, and use of information.
Terms of reference for the consultant - scoping study(1)Graciela Mariani
Applications should include:
␣ Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
␣ Methodology proposed
␣ Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:
1. Educational Background (incl. dates)
2. Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
3. Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
4. Team that supports the consultant
All applications should be submitted to:
Maria Luisa Alvarado
Habitat for Humanity International- Latin America and the Caribbean region
Email: mzanelli@habitat.org
Deadline for applications: March 15th, 2016
MAKING TANZANIALAND POLICY INCLUSIVE-1.docxOnesmoEMinani
At first glance, there is much to like about Tanzania’s proposed draft National Land Policy 2016. It provides strong statements on equal access to land for both women and men and it has, for the first time in the history of Tanzania, recognized the rights of the most marginalized and indigenous communities, such as hunter-gatherers. Nonetheless, the draft policy still needs further improvements. It contains statements that are either unclear, or controversial and there are also missing statements and provisions, which would be well addressed by the drafting team if they were to engage further with stakeholders and seek additional public feedback and commentary.
The current draft policy acknowledges that the National Land Policy of 1995 was, “…hampered by ineffective policy implementation occasioned by ineffective land administrative machinery, lack of the implementation strategy, plurality of land institutions and limited political will” (pp 16). To address these shortcomings the drafters of the current draft policy state that they have followed the cabinet guidelines for policy formulation by having incorporated sectoral policies and paid attention to the national development framework, in having carried out consultations in eight zones, and in having drafted an implementation strategy alongside the new policy.
We focus here on suggesting improvements to key statements in the draft policy as well as setting out others which we consider to be currently missing. We think this could further strengthen the current draft policy in ensuring that it is inclusive and people-centered both in its drafting as well as in its implementation.
Although the new policy drafting process included consultations conducted in eight zones across the country, these were rather rushed and were not sufficiently inclusive. This has left many people uninformed about the policy and its formulation process. Even those who did participate were insufficiently prepared to be able to contribute meaningfully. For example, a first consultative stakeholders meeting took place in Dar Es Salaam on 18th April 2016, and only 48 among the over 100 invited stakeholders participated.
Although the secretariat leading the consultation process acknowledged the challenges that they faced in gathering the initial views of stakeholders, they nevertheless continued on with the rather compromised process. For example, as we write, only 21 civil society organisations (CSOs) have been invited to attend the first consultation event to be held on the 23rd November in Morogoro - among them are the better-resourced ‘big international NGOs’ (BINGOs). Most of these CSOs received confirmation of their participation around 6pm on 21st November, making some of them unlikely to attend due to logistical difficulties. The decision to invite a limited number of CSOs representatives at such short notice and after persistent requests by CSOs is not in line with the .Government’s commitment to inclusive and open..
This document discusses the need for a more collaborative approach to planning that centers communities. It provides an example of the High Bickington Community Trust in Devon that worked for 9 years to develop a plan for their community through the planning system. Key lessons are that community groups understand local needs better, need input from professionals, and the current adversarial system fails to find optimal solutions and limits community participation. The document advocates for a planning system that is more outcome focused and promotes place qualities through genuine collaboration between planners and communities.
This document discusses benefit-sharing arrangements for low emissions development initiatives like REDD+ in Peru. It finds that:
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2) Most projects only provide non-monetary benefits currently like training and technical support, as carbon markets have not materialized to provide monetary benefits.
3) Benefit-sharing arrangements vary between projects but commonly include capacity building, technical assistance, strengthening land tenure security, and organizational support for community groups.
As one of the most populated tropical forest countries in the world, Indonesia faces huge challenges in balancing development, livelihood improvement of its citizens and conservation of its natural assets. Many stakeholders are not involved in the process. An important step to improve the current situation is to facilitate a more collaborative land use planning and allocation process that benefits all parties.
Through a series of multiple stakeholder workshops over a two-year period, PPA allowed diverse actors and interests to jointly predict and anticipate trajectories of land use change.
CIFOR Scientist Bayuni Shantiko with Nining Liswanti presented on 8 June 2013 for the panel discussion "Spatial planning in Indonesia: Insights from research and action in West Kalimantan and Moluccas Provinces" at the 2013 IASC conference held on Mount Fuji in Japan.
This document outlines the key steps and considerations for designing effective land reform. It involves 1) analyzing the current land and resource issues, 2) reviewing relevant policies, legislation and institutions, 3) identifying opportunities for reform, and 4) ensuring interventions are adequate, affordable and sustainable. Key aspects of each step include assessing land tenure systems, stakeholder participation, economic and financial costs/benefits, social impacts on vulnerable groups, and environmental sustainability. The overall goal is to develop a land reform strategy that balances these various technical, political and social dimensions.
Scoping Study of Land Tenure and Land Governance Issues in Latin A...Graciela Mariani
While there have been extensive discussions, research papers, and development of land policies, and tools to target the needs of the poor and the most vulnerable in the Latin America region, there is still insufficient visibility, and attention to land tools that are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the complexity of land issues and the diversity of social, cultural and institutional contexts in the region.
Consequently this Scoping Study has the following objectives:
To further the understanding of land governance and land tenure security issues, institutional dynamics, polices, land tools, and actors in the region in conjunction with identified regional and local consultants and partners.
To highlight the major land issues, challenges and opportunities in the region as a basis for future decisions to enhancing partnerships and engagement of key players in the LAC land sector at regional and country levels.
To contribute to knowledge sharing, increase awareness, support capacity development of key stakeholders in understanding land governance and the potential impact of implementing land-‐ related policies, tools and approaches that are pro-‐poor, gender appropriate, effective and sustainable for securing land and property rights for all;
The document discusses the increasing need for urban planning in Africa as populations rapidly migrate to cities. Some key points made include:
- By 2015, over half the global population will live in cities, requiring strategic urban planning. However, many African cities have experienced uncontrollable expansion without sound planning.
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The document outlines a regional dialogue on hunger eradication in the Caribbean that took place in Antigua and Barbuda from August 1-2, 2013. It discusses the formation, objectives, structure, and lessons learned from the Parliamentary Front Against Hunger of Latin America and the Caribbean, which was formed in 2009 with the goal of realizing the right to food and eradicating hunger through improved governance. The dialogue covered developing regulatory frameworks, institutions, allocating resources, political dialogue, knowledge sharing, and awareness raising on these issues. Lessons learned include the importance of political commitment, institutionalizing parliamentary fronts, partnerships, and coordinated efforts between governments and other groups.
Gobernance Mechanisms Parliamentary Front ExperienceFAO
The document outlines the formation, objectives, structure, regulation, plan of action, lessons learned, and best practices of the Parliamentary Front Against Hunger of Latin America and the Caribbean. It was formed in 2009 with the commitment of parliamentary organizations to contribute to the realization of the right to food and eradication of hunger. The Front's mission is to develop institutional frameworks through formulation of regulatory frameworks, creation of government institutions, and allocation of resources. Its vision is to have institutionalized parliamentary fronts at country levels that promote advocacy, experience sharing, and legal harmonization. The Front's structure includes a forum, coordinating committee, technical secretariat, and plan of action focused on political dialogue, cooperation, awareness raising, and monitoring
Presentación realizada en el "Diálogo regional en hambre, inseguridad alimentaria y malnutrición en el Caribe: Desafíos en derecho a la alimentación y gobernanza", evento que se llevó a cabo en Antigua y Barbuda el 1 y 2 de agosto de 2013.
This document outlines a Remote Engagement and Coordination Strategy developed by the Northern Territory Government to improve engagement with remote Aboriginal communities. The strategy provides guidance for public servants on respectful and effective consultation. It establishes six elements: a best practice guide, levels of community participation, an information system, induction training, an evaluation framework, and an online toolkit. The strategy aims to coordinate government services, engage communities in decision making, and reduce over-consultation burdens on residents of remote areas.
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This document discusses improving the effectiveness of gender equality in mainstream economic policy and dialogue in the Pacific region. It provides background on efforts to economically empower women in the Pacific through microcredit initiatives and skills training. However, it notes that more needs to be done to fully integrate a gender perspective into mainstream economic planning.
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Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are new spatial strategies introduced in the Environment Act 2021 to coordinate nature recovery efforts across England. They will be led by Responsible Authorities appointed by Defra, with involvement from Supporting Authorities including local authorities. Supporting authorities have no formal requirements but should engage with the process to ensure LNRSs align with local plans and priorities. Responsible authorities must involve supporting authorities in preparation, sharing information, and seeking agreement on consultation and publication. Strong collaboration between responsible and supporting authorities is important for effective LNRS preparation, delivery, and future visions.
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Work on the development of a National Land Policy in Zambia: A collaboration ...
True North Solution
1. “We are at a crossroads in the North.We have got to get it
right,we will not repeat past mistakes,a big part of getting it
right is with the provincial government,they can work with
us or against us.”
Chief Charlie O’Keese.Eabametoong First Nation.
Northern Ontario 2004
A Strategy for an Integrated
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2. The growth of public participation in major resource-based decisions is one of the
salient policy developments of the last years of the twentieth century. Public participation
promises to be an essential component of resource development projects in the age of new
legal requirements. The competence with which participatory issues are handled will make the
difference between successful resource development or development that either fails and/or
leaves in its wake a large number of dissatisfied constituents.
Resource development within Northern Ontario is not a new phenomenon. What is
new, however, is the increasing number of First Nations that are currently engaged in develop-
ing and implementing strategic plans in order to deal with these multi-sectoral challenges and
opportunities. This planning is territorial in nature. These First Nation communities are strug-
gling with a steep learning curve with respect to the complexities involved in forestry opera-
tions, mineral exploration and mining, consumption based tourism, energy initiatives including
generation, transmission, and utility services, commercial fishing, and infrastructure develop-
ments, to name a few. In addition, First Nation communities are now being forced to look
beyond their reserve boundaries and traditional land use areas in order to deal with unique First
Nation issues such as overlapping traditional territories and differing uses of the land.
What is becoming increasingly apparent and of concern is the heightened attention by
multinational corporations to the resource development potential within Northern Ontario,
combined with previous provincial initiatives that did not a take a comprehensive approach to
the multi-sectoral activities in Northern Ontario and more specifically, in the Far North
(generally speaking, north of the 50th parallel). This existing disconnection between First
Nations, the province and stakeholders is problematic. A regionalized approach to land and
resource management planning has not been, but should be, given due consideration.
This discussion paper’s primary purpose is to stimulate the broader discussion among
provincial line-ministries in order to give serious thought to the possibility of an integrated
regional framework. In other words, the starting point for the development of a dual strategy of
community-based engagement and regional planning.
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3. There have been a number of engagement processes by the previous provincial govern-
ments that attempted to provide site specific planning from individual ministries. These isolated
bureaucratic approaches have never attempted to collaborate with First Nations at the commu-
nity level to benchmark minimal standards for community engagement. In fact, if one reviews
past and current documents related specifically to ‘Aboriginal consultation’, one can find
conflicting ministerial recommendations to specific activities and varied suggested processes.
No ministry has successfully developed a collaborative position with First Nation communities
in the Far North to accommodate multi-sectoral planning initiatives, let alone recognizing
interrelated intricacies and cumulative impacts.
For those of us who have dealt with First Nations’ opportunities and issues with respect
to resource development projects, we can speak with authority as to the level of complexities
around First Nations initiatives and the challenges in dealing with different ministries and
governmental agencies. Moreover, the various agreements between the provincial ministries
and First Nations, once signed, have had different interpretations. This really highlights the
need for a more focused inter-ministerial collaborative approach with First Nations communi-
ties. In addition, there is now a growing paradigm shift among the leadership of First Nations,
particularly in the Far North, to be dealt with directly by provincial ministries and not have their
community interests and projects mediated through either a Provincial Territorial Organization,
Tribal Council, or any other organizations, unless specific community direction is given. The
issues related to First Nations development projects are much more practical in nature and do
not directly concern Aboriginal and Treaty rights per se, even though, these rights are implicit in
this document and do underpin such discussions. There is a growing position amongst the
communities that Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, while being protected, should not hinder the
development of a ‘new approach’ and ‘new partnership’ between First Nations and Province of
Ontario. This is a window of opportunity that should not be overlooked and missed.
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4. The above list of First Nations activities are being conducted by rural and remote communities in Northern
Ontario; while the various initiatives by the province are being conducted through several line-ministries’ departmental
heads. The present provincial approach is un-coordinated and disjointed for a Far North multi-lateral engagement.
An initial review would indicate that there are numerous efforts of “Aboriginal consultation” activities being
undertaken within all levels of the provincial government. However, their approaches are often different and
sometimes, act at cross-purposes. The crucial difference in the approaching of First Nations by most ministries has
more to do with style than with substance, more to do with competing strategies than with aligning goals. The main
disadvantage to this mode of operation has been the lack of a consistent set of principles, and the sharing of best
practices and possible alternatives across line ministries.
The following are concrete examples of some current activities in Northern Ontario. We have identified the
range of resource development activities currently being undertaken within Northern Ontario, which are enormous and
multifaceted. A more structured and integrated approach to land and resource management planning in Northern
Ontario, specifically in the Far North, should be the operating principle. One of the essential elements for the coordina-
tion of the multiple, and sometimes, divergent interests in the Far North, is a regional planning structure and process
that could be housed in some form of a Northern Authority.
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Forest Management Planning
Water Management Planning
Hydro Site Allocation Policy Development
Wind Site Policy Development
Mineral Policy Development
Environmental Assessments
Provincial Park Legislative Review
Memorandum of Cooperation Initiatives
Aboriginal Policy Framework Development
New Energy Legislation/Regulation Development
Northern Boreal Initiative
Hydro One Remote Communities Initiatives
Northern Development Councils
Resource/Revenue Sharing Bill 97
Mandate Review of NOHFC
Bi-lateral Table Development
Land Use/Values Mapping
Hydro Sites Assessments/Development
Wind Sites Evaluations/Development
Sunken Log Recovery
Eco-Tourism Development within provincial park
Water Management Plan Reviews
Provincial Gird Line Extension Studies
Winter Road Realignment Planning
All-Weather Permanent Road Studies
Great Lakes Charter Review
Northern Boreal Initiative Inventory Collection
Tourism Development
Prospecting/Exploration
Line Cutting/Surveying
Mine Servicing Contracts
Diesel Generation Hybrid Systems Feasibility Studies
Ontario-Manitoba Interconnect Pre-Feasibility Study
Partnership discussions for existing generation upgrades
Municipal Alliance Formations
5. 1. Improved integration of social, cultural, environmental, and economic goals into resource management
decisions. A regional planning structure and process should be created to address the continuing challenge of striking the
appropriate balance between the economic development of Crown land and the protection of First Nation traditional land
uses and practices in Ontario’s Far North.
2. Better alignment with First Nations’ strategic plans and government regulations and policies with a focus on
sustainable development. A First Nation-driven planning structure and process can assist in streamlining ministries’
policies and programs as it relates to resource development in Ontario’s Far North. There are opportunities for a more
collaborative approach with provincial ministries as it relates to First Nations resource-based initiatives.
3. Stronger emphasis on First Nation services and inter-agency cooperation. Coordination of strategies and the
development and implementation of an integrated, sustainable resource management and planning framework that would
include socio economic impact assessments to help facilitate greater cooperation among provincial resource management
agencies as well as establish a single, integrated regulatory process to support First Nations’ development plans in Ontario’s
Far North.
4. Improved resource-information services. There is growing public demand for accurate and timely resource informa-
tion that is integrated with First Nations traditional land uses and practices. The demand varies widely between different
types of users in terms of their location, the types of information required and the way it will be used. This has a strong
implication in how First Nations should provide such information. A regional planning structure and process would build
partnerships with other agencies to gather sectored information and develop an arrangement with First Nations for
traditional land uses and values mapping. New electronic web applications make it easier to provide information for land
use planning and resource allocation.
5. A more conducive environment for First Nations’ economic and resource development opportunities. Assist First
Nations to achieve economic goals, while reducing the risk of investment uncertainty as it relates to aboriginal and treaty
rights concerning natural resources and land uses.
If one steps back to look at history, one would find that securing the province’s frontiers in its formative
decades often required anticipatory action. Planning was the principal tool. The critical distinction from past planning
exercises and contemporary processes is the element of public participation. There is a need for a multi-ministerial/First
Nation examination of the scope of activities undertaken under the ‘consultation’ rubric as it relates to First Nations in
the Far North. The main reasons for such an examination are to reduce agency isolation, assess regional priorities,
review decision-making processes, and jointly define a First Nation engagement table for streamlining the regulatory
processes/approvals and for developing formal means of arriving at regional joint decisions with First Nations for the Far
North.
In optimistic pursuit of their vision, First Nations in the Far North are confronted by a number of challenges
and opportunities, which would form the Far North planning context for affected First Nations in the future.
The following is what has been identified as needing further progress:
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6. Goal 1: Inter-Organizational Excellence.
Demonstrate visionary leadership and effective partnership through collaboration with provin-
cial agencies. Create a communication strategy with First Nations and their subsidiary support
services with respect to land and resource management planning processes
Goal 2: Sustainable development of land and resources.
Resource-based economic opportunities supported through land and resource plans, improved
tools for balanced land and resource decisions, and effective participation for First Nations,
while promoting cultural and environmental stewardship.
Goal 3: Sound governance of integrated land and resource management.
Streamlined policies and regulations to guide land and resource management planning, and to
ensure that Crown land and resource decisions are informed by First Nations’ interest, and to
jointly develop guidelines for the implementation of a sustainable resource management
framework.
Goal 4: Effective delivery of TEK-integrated, science-based land, resource
and geographic information.
Integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge with land and resource information to ensure
traditional land uses and values are integral with land and resource management plans.
Develop a resource-information warehouse and rationalize and consolidate registry systems
and resource inventories.
Goal 5: First Nations Engagement
Develop an engagement protocol that is acceptable at First Nation community level.
GOAL 6: Capacity Building
Develop the necessary infrastructure and competencies for First Nation land use planning and
negotiations based at the community level.
Goal 7: First Nations/Provincial Negotiations
Develop an approach for resource-sharing.
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From a developmental perspective, a Far North regional planning table is desirable
because it can serve the following ends:
• Increase credibility to provincially regulated processes
• Reduce conflict among competing interests/agendas
• Optimize inter-ministerial collaboration
• Sharing of bureaucratic expertise
• Reduce any resource duplication for consultation
• Facilitate governmental accountability
• Increase local First Nations and public acceptances of decisions reached
• Contribute legitimacy to outcomes
• Raise First Nations’ membership awareness (public education)
• Greater First Nations’ support for provincial initiatives
• Reduced First Nations’ resistance
• Foster a sense of empowerment in First Nations’ membership
• Opportunity for capacity building and continuous learning
• Quicker, clearer, better balancing of bureaucratic and community responses
• Overall positive rapport and ongoing goodwill
• Investment certainty for industry
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Given the above list of provincial initiatives, the following is a suggested integration of
current priorities into a regional planning table:
ONAS’s New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs: A regional planning table would be part of the
provincial government’s overall ‘new approach’
MNDM’s Northern Development Councils: The Far North Northern Development Council would
complement, if not assist, in the creation of a regional planning table.
Liberal’s True North Document: A regional planning table would create the ‘new partnership’ and
‘increase participation’ by First Nations
Bill 97 First Nations Resource Revenue Sharing Act: A regional planning table could replace the
NDP’s private member’s bill in order to provide a joint forum in order to commence a more
realistic and clearer dialogue on resource sharing.
A Review of Ontario’s Protected Areas Legislation: Given the fact that most new parks were created
in the Far North without First Nations’ consultation, a regional planning table would guide First
Nations’ input in Park Management Plans
Ontario-Manitoba Interconnect Pre-Feasibility Study: A regional planning table would facilitate
the complex negotiations and consultations with First Nations
Energy Site Allocation Policies: First Nations still face marginalization because of the unwillingness
of the Province to consider First Nations as developers. A regional planning table could be used
to address policy adjustments that would better reflect First Nations opportunity through a
resource sharing formula.
Mineral Policy: The fact that northern Ontario has the highest geological potential, a regional
planning table would jointly develop and promote a protocol with the mining industry.
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9. A Strategy for an Integrated
Land & Resource Management Plan
Michael Fox
TEL:(807)474-1546
Email: mfox@nadf.org
Mike Rae
TEL: (807) 344-4575
CELL: (807) 476-5577
Email: mrae@matawa.on.ca
• Recognize all values
• Help to achieve cultural ‘peace of mind’
• Encourage economic self-reliance
• Provide certainty for investment opportunities
• Maximize partnership opportunities (First Nations government and industry)
Current rules of engagement dramatically differ among all interested parties. In addition,
the non-functional approach of the existing one-dimensional viewpoint by most governmental
agencies has little place in a complex set of resource-based activities in the Far North. This
path-finding approach is, we believe, the required first step to flesh out a plan for sustainable
resource development within a cooperative framework.
It cannot be stressed enough that good integrated structure and effective organization
is required for the process that will eventually oversee strategic level land use planning for First
Nations and the provincial government in Ontario’s Far North.
Disclaimer: This paper was written based on the experiences of the authors as Northerners and in no
way can it be construed as a First Nation position paper. The individual First Nations maintain the
right for direct engagement at community level with the Province of Ontario based on their Aboriginal
and Treaty rights.
The need for the development of an integrated land and resource management plan-
ning exercise with substantial First Nation involvement is clearly articulated in this document.
The creation of a bi-lateral, inter-ministerial, and multi-sectoral Land and Resource
planning process would:
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