https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69579 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:32:10 GMT 2026-04-17T03:32:10Z https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69592 Title: Governing Security at the grassroots Level: Effectiveness of Community-led Security Mechanisms in Dar es Salaam Author(s): William J. Walwa Abstract: Security provision, such as the protection of people from crimes has traditionally been regarded as a domain of the State. This article makes a case, however, that as the concept of ‘security governance’ would suggest, security provision and organization is presently negotiated and organized differently – by a combination of formal, informal organs and voluntary organizations. Indeed, this is a case about Changanyikeni and Kigezi Chini sub-wards in Dares Salaam region – where data collection took place through qualitative research approach. Community members from these two sub-wards acknowledged that community-led security mechanisms are more close to the people than the police who always come when incidents of crimes have already occurred and sometimes when people have already been injured. In the view of community members, the number of insecurity incidents decline when community-led security mechanisms, such as patrol units of ulinzi shirikishi (participatory security) are effectively operational. Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69592 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69591 Title: The Nexus Between Security Sector Governance/Reform and Sustainable Development Goal-16: An Examination of Conceptual Linkages and Policy Recommendations Author(s): Oya Dursun-Özkanca Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69591 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69590 Title: Helping Villages Help Themselves: Localizing development in Myanmar Author(s): Sudip Joshi Abstract: Key to Myanmar’s current reform is the shift towards people-centered development. In wake of this trend, I/NGOs are localizing their projects through autonomous village organizations. This research appraises the motivations leading to the proliferation and effect of such VOs in Myanmar. Data was gathered through desk review, surveys, FGDs and interviews. Sample for this study was drawn from development projects funded by Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund in Myanmar. The findings and conclusions suggest: motivation of I/NGOs for creating VOs are reactive and opportunistic; VOs are established in response to the government’s development strategy and gradual opening of development space in Myanmar. VOs also manifest national mood of economic liberalization, and I/NGO’s unwavering faith on market as the solution to poverty reduction. I/NGOs are setting up VOs for instrumental ends, as channels to implement projects efficiently. Most of the VOs have created a boundary spanning role, working with decision makers at the grassroots to make services work with and for local people. Similarly, power over development works are being shared amongst different VOs and given rise to plurality of development actors and increased social capital at the village level. However, interference from village authorities and influential leaders over VOs appear to be a pertinent challenge facing all villages. As the findings suggest VOs are alsomfrequented by micro-management from host I/NGOs to larger extent. Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69590 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69589 Title: Preparing minority populations for emergencies: connecting to build a more resilient community Author(s): Paul L. Miller Abstract: Disagreement continues over events that resulted from the country’s largest and most controversial natural disaster, Hurricane Katrina. Casualties due to poor evacuation procedures and inconsistent responses in search and rescue have been examined in the media and academia. Finger pointing trumps constructive discussion. Government officials sought to place responsibility at the feet of many including the victims. Likewise, others place blame on an ineffective government process that excludes people of color. Are government authorities really reaching out to minorities to bridge the gap, or are lapses in communication efforts systemic of a larger problem? Shared experiences resulting from long-standing discrimination toward minority populations, particularly those of African descent, have historically affected their perception of government and its concern for their well-being. To quell this perception and add value to the emergency preparedness doctrine, a community-based approach emphasizing personal responsibility is most effective in bridging the trust gap and building resiliency, which will necessitate change in narratives that create the story lines of minority communities to promote social force change. The use of “positioning theory” variables will enable this change in both individual behavior and actions, and positively impact the next generation’s ability to be prepared for disaster. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://digital.lib.ueh.edu.vn/handle/UEH/69589 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z