From the Earth Summit to Local Agenda 21: Working towards sustainable developmentWilliam M. Lafferty, Katarina Eckerberg This collection of in-depth case studies emphasizes the diversity and inventiveness of local initiatives since the Rio 'Earth Summit' within different national settings. From the Earth Summit to Local Agenda 21offers a realistic counterpoint to the official monitoring and assessment procedures of national governments and international bodies. It highlights the problems of assessment and policy evaluation and clearly sets out the policy stages necessary for more effective realization of Local Agenda 21 objectives. |
Contents
| 1972 | |
| 1982 | |
Working With La21 Under Conditions of Economic Uncertainty | 2001 |
Setting the Pace with Pioneer Municipalities and Schools | 1991 |
Confronting the Inertia of Existing Reforms | 1972 |
Five Years After Rio and Still Uphill All the Way? | 1994 |
A Late Start with a Strong Potential | |
Subsidized Seeds in Fertile Soil | |
A Mirage Beyond the Participation Hurdle? | |
Does the Road from Rio Lead Back to Brussels? | |
Comparative Perspectives on Evaluation and Explanatio | |
Agenda 21 Chapter 28 Local Authorities Initiatives in Support of Agenda 21 | |
The Ballagio Principles Guidelines for Practical Assessment of Progress | |
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From the Earth Summit to Local Agenda 21: Working Towards Sustainable ... William M. Lafferty,Katarina Eckerberg No preview available - 2009 |
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