Ecosystem Services of Living Shorelines by Ashley R. Smyth, Laura K. Reynolds, Savanna C. Barry, Natalie C. Stephens, Joshua T. Patterson, Edward V. Camp

“…The target audience for this document is local governments and municipalities that make decisions about developing, conserving, and restoring living shorelines; state management agencies that oversee broader scale habitat management; and finally, homeowners who will be immediately affected by any of these decisions. …”
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Measuring the short-term economic impacts of ecological restoration by Robert Botta, Christa D. Court, Edward V. Camp

“…It should be useful to local governments, outreach and Extension agents, and management agency personnel who want to better understand the economic impacts of restoration actions. …”
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Artificial Reefs in Florida 101 – effects on fish: Part 2 of an Artificial Reef series by Lisa Chong, Angela B. Collins, Holly Abeels, Anna Braswell, Ana Zangroniz, Andrew Ropicki, Scott Jackson, Ed Camp

“…It will help the interested public understand more about the ecological effects of artificial reefs and provide detailed information to stakeholders including management agencies, local governments, artificial reef manufacturers, and Extension agents, to allow for better-informed decisions about building and managing artificial reefs. …”
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Artificial Reefs in Florida 101: Effects on Fishers (and Divers))—Part 3 of an Artificial Reef Series by Lisa Chong, Angela B. Collins, Holly Abeels, Anna Braswell, Ana Zangroniz, Andrew Ropicki, Scott Jackson, Edward V. Camp

“…It will help the interested public understand more about the ecological effects of artificial reefs and provide detailed information to stakeholders including management agencies, local governments, artificial reef manufacturers, and Extension agents, to allow for better-informed decisions about building and managing artificial reefs. …”
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IMPACT OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES SAVINGS SCHEME IN RURAL FINANCE: SOME EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA by Onafowokan O. Oluyombo

“…The study used the data from interviews and focus group discussions from randomly selected members of cooperative societies in six local governments. The data are analzed using percentages, content analysis and quotation. …”
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IMPACT OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES SAVINGS SCHEME IN RURAL FINANCE: SOME EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA by Onafowokan O. Oluyombo

“…The study used the data from interviews and focus group discussions from randomly selected members of cooperative societies in six local governments. The data are analzed using percentages, content analysis and quotation. …”
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Why Aceh-Indonesia Conflict Resolution can’t be Copy-Paste in Bangsamoro-Philippines Issue? by Sidik Jatmika, Nanang Sumanang, Ajeng Puspa Marlinda, Chalilla Raihan Nabilazka, Muhammad Indrawan Jatmika

“…This qualitative research aims to examine conflict resolution process and result in both local governments. The main objective is to identify similarities rational choice (survival, security, economy/welfare, prestige, and influence) especially how political elites would still feel enjoy to conduct those agreements in both regions. …”
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Cinema and city placement of Porto: from Manoel de Oliveira to Gabe Klinger by Xosé Somoza Medina

“… The adoption by local governments of neoliberal theories and strategic planning, which promotes the use of competitiveness scales and business marketing criteria in urban management, generated a series of changes in cities with the aim of reversing the closure of factories and shops and attracting new businesses, residents and tourists. …”
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Perennial crop farming and food security in Kigezi: a case study of Kigezi highland tea by Julius, Chama

“…There have also been challenges of lack of coordination from stake-holders like NEMA, the district local governments and government ministries, departments and agencies. …”
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Perennial crop farming and food security in Kigezi: a case study of Kigezi highland tea by Julius, Chama

“…There have also been challenges of lack of coordination from stake-holders like NEMA, the district local governments and government ministries, departments and agencies. …”
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The Effect of Risk Management on Financial Performance in Uganda. A Case of Kabale Municipal Council, Kabale District. by Kabweine, Bernard Mwesigwa, Eton, Marus, Sunday, Arthur, Ogwel, Bernard Patrick

“…The study shows that local governments in Uganda have strong risk management systems and are likely to register a 50% variation in their financial performance. …”
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The Effect of risk management on financial Performance in Uganda. A Case of Kabale Municipal Council, Kabale District. by Kabweine, Bernard Mwesigwa, Eton, Marus, Sunday, Arthur, Ogwel, Bernard Patrick

“…The study shows that local governments in Uganda have strong risk management systems and are likely to register a 50% variation in their financial performance. …”
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Perennial crop farming and food security in Kigezi: a case study of Kigezi highland tea by Julius, Chama

“…There have also been challenges of lack of coordination from stake-holders like NEMA, the district local governments and government ministries, departments and agencies. …”
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Effects of Vegetated and Synthetic (Impervious) Surfaces on the Microclimate of Urban Area by MO Obiakor, CD Ezeonyejiaku, TC Mogbo

“…Working together, local governments and citizens can reduce the amount of land rendered impervious, and can reduce its adverse impacts, promoting a healthier environment through sound landuse  planning and improved land management. …”
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Food Security in the Wake of Perennial Crop Farming. Paradoxes Underlying Commercial Agriculture in Kigezi. by Chama, Julius

“…There have also been challenges of lack of c ordination from stake holders like NEMA, the district local governments and government ministries, departments and agencies. …”
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Integrated Pest Management for Mosquito Reduction around Homes and Neighborhoods by C. Roxanne Rutledge Connelly, Elizabeth Bolles, D. Culbert, James DeValerio, Michael Donahoe, K. Gabel, R. Jordi, J. McLaughlin, Anita Neal, Sally Scalera, E. Toro, Joseph Walter

“… This 40-page publication describes how homeowners can use an integrated pest management (IPM) program to help decrease pesticide use, reduce the risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases, and ease the financial burden on local governments responsible for area-wide control. Modern mosquito control emphasizes source reduction to eliminate areas where mosquitoes thrive; surveillance to determine whether pesticide applications are necessary; screening; sanitation; and other techniques described in this document. …”
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Overtourism in urban destinations: the myth of smart solutions by María García Hernández, Josep Ivars Baidal, Sofía Mendoza de Miguel

“…Almost no technological solutions have been developed to address this issue, which is barely perceived as a problem by local governments. However, the need to generate knowledge that is useful for managing tourist overload constitutes a challenge faced by a growing number of destinations. …”
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The role of Airbnb creating a “new”-old city centre: facts, problems and controversies in Porto by Pedro Chamusca, José Rio Fernandes, Luís Carvalho, Thiago Mendes

“…All over Europe local governments have been facing unbridled growth of the so-called sharing economy and developed different regulatory approaches: full prohibition; laissez-faire; and different sorts of limitations. …”
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The Enlightenment of Domestic and International Legal and Policies Related to the Sea Level Rise Adaptation by ZHANG Zefei, REN Shutong, XIA Dongdong, SHEN Xiaoying

“…By conducting an in-depth analysis from the perspectives of socialist rule of law and local legislation, we suggest that coastal local governments should strive to balance the conflicts between coastal development and environment protection under the backdrop of climate change by: a) strengthening research on local relative sea level rise prediction and its impact, b) applying research outcomes to coastal development management, c) raising public awareness about sea level rise, and d) progressively initiating the local legislative process.…”
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Women’s Political Participation and Community Development: A Case Study of Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Ahimbisibwe, Maxensia

“…Data collection involved surveys, structured interviews, and semi-structured interviews to capture insights into women's participation in local governance, electoral activities, and community decision-making platforms. …”
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