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Public Administration Management Act, 2014

Presidency, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, South Africa

This is an Act to promote the basic values and principles governing the public administration referred to in section 195(1) of the Constitution. It provides for the transfer and secondment of employees in the public administration. It also regulates conducting business with the State, provides for capacity development and training, provides for the establishment of the National School of Government and the use of information and communication technologies in the public administration.

South Africa 2014 Democracy and Governance

Rental Housing Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This Act amends the Rental Housing Act, 1999, so as to substitute and insert certain definitions, set out the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords in a coherent manner and require leases to be in writing. It extends the powers of the Rental Housing Tribunals to provide for an appeal process and require all local municipalities to have Rental Housing Information Offices by providing norms and standards related to rental housing.

South Africa 2014 Democracy and Governance

National Water Amendment Act, 2014

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

An Act to amend the National Water Act, 1998 and to provide for the appointment of the minister as the responsible authority for appeals relating to prospecting, exploration, mining or production activities. It also provides for the concurrence between the Minister, the Minister responsible for mineral resources and the Minister responsible for environmental affairs when amending provisions of the Agreement related to prospecting, exploration, mining or production activities.

South Africa 2014 Democracy and Governance

Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Amendment Bill

Ministry of Human Settlements,Ministry of Water and Sanitation, South Africa

This bill amends the Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act, 1991. It provides for the application for conversion of land tenure rights to ownership; it provides for the notice of informing interested persons of an application to convert land tenure rights into ownership. It also provides for an opportunity for interested persons to object to conversion of land tenure rights into ownership; it provides for the recognition of conversions that took effect in good faith in the past; and provides for matters connected therewith.

South Africa 2020 Democracy and Governance

Local Government : Municipal Systems Amendment Bill

Presidency, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, South Africa

A bill to amend the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, 2000. It provides for the Minister to make regulations relating to the duties, remuneration, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of municipal managers and managers directly accountable to municipal managers. It also provides for the approval of staff establishments of municipalities by the respective municipal councils.

South Africa 2019 Democracy and Governance

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

Ministry of Justice, South Africa

This represents the constitution of the Republic of South Africa; as the supreme law of conduct of the Republic

South Africa 1996 Democracy and Governance

The Government Proceedings Act

Government, Tanzania

An Act to provide for the rights and liabilities of the Government in civil matters; the procedures in civil proceedings by or against the Government; and other related matters.

Tanzania 1975 Democracy and Governance

The Executive Agencies Act

Government, Tanzania

An Act to make provisions enabling the establishment and operation of semi-autonomous Executive Agencies within the ambit of Government Ministries to provide public services in selected areas more efficiently and effectively and for related matters.

Tanzania 2003 Democracy and Governance

Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) (No.2) Act, 2005

Government, Tanzania

An Act to amend written laws. It amends the Joint Finance Commission Act, 1996, the Non-Government Organizations Act, 2002, the Land Act, 1999; the National Housing Act, 1990, the Public Procurement Act, 2004, among others. It also repeals the Rent Restriction Act, 1984

Tanzania 2005 Democracy and Governance

The Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, 1977

Government, Tanzania

It provides for the fundamental objectives and directive principles of state policy; basic rights and duties; the executive of the united republic; prime minister, cabinet, and the government; and procedure, powers, and privileges of parliament.

Tanzania 1977 Democracy and Governance

The Elections Act, 1985

Government, Tanzania

This is an Act to amend Electoral laws and to establish the National Permanent Voters’ Register and for other related matters.

Tanzania 2004 Democracy and Governance

The Convention on the Sustainable Management of Lake Tanganyika

Government, Tanzania

The objective of the Convention is to ensure the protection and conservation of the biological diversity and the sustainable use of the natural resources of Lake Tanganyika and its Basin by the Contracting States based on integrated and cooperative management.

Tanzania Democracy and Governance

Rwanda Vision 2020 (Revised)

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda

The vision 2020 highlights the resolve of the government of Rwanda to chart the course towards transition towards a democratic and united country. Attainment of a middle-income status driven by knowledge is a key component of this vision. It is hoped that this would translate into better living standards for Rwandans in all spheres of life. This vision is backed by six pillars including; good governance and an efficient State, skilled human capital, vibrant private sector, world-class physical infrastructure and modern agriculture and livestock. These pillars are geared towards success in national, regional and global markets.

Rwanda 2012 Democracy and Governance

Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy II - EDPRS 2 (2013-2018)

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda

The EDPRS II follows from the achievements of EDPRS I. It seeks to address the challenges still militating against achieving the visions of the country as enshrined in the vision 2020. This phase aims to ensure the private sector takes a driving seat in the goal of poverty reduction and economic development.

Rwanda 2013 Democracy and Governance

Result Based Performance Management (RBM) Policy for Rwanda Public Service

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda

This policy strives to provide principles, guidelines, rules, and rationale for implementing the RBM strategy in Rwanda. The policy identifies past efforts aimed at performance management, prominent among which is the Imihigo; “a performance-based and accountability mechanism”. However, this present policy focuses on digging deeper and driving the performance of public officials to ensure the targets of its visions and goals are accomplished as at when due.

Rwanda 2015 Democracy and Governance

SMART Rwanda Master Plan (2015-2020)

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda

The SMART Rwanda masterplan is to serve as the backbone for the transformation agenda of the government. It sets out as a guide in the country’s quest for transformation of the society through “efficient processes, systems, and infrastructure”. It ultimately seeks to deliver the following dividends upon expiration; 24-hour self-service government by 2018, cashless and paperless government, significant contribution to the country’s GDP, creation of jobs through direct investment based on the masterplan, etc.

Rwanda Undefined Democracy and Governance

Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy 2008-2012

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Rwanda

This strategy marks the government of Rwanda’s Medium-term strategy for economic growth, poverty reduction, and human development. The strategy recognizes the long, and necessary path Rwanda has toured since the aftermath of the genocidal activities of 1994. It notes the relative stability it has attained since it started its recovery process. The EDPRS contains strategies and targets at consolidating achievements in human development. Floating of flagship program towards poverty reduction, good governance, and sustainable growth is also chiefly contained in this document.

Rwanda 2007 Democracy and Governance