Gerard Baltissen

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Gerard Baltissen is an agronomist with more than 25 years of experience in land and natural resources governance, agricultural research and extension, rural decentralisation and localgovernance processes and community driven development, mostly in Africa.

Publications

L’essor des petits producteurs agricoles au Burkina Faso

L’approche du Projet d’Amélioration de la Productivité agricole et de la Sécurité Alimentaire.

Authors

Dr. S Sawadogo-Kaboré, JM Kambiré, G Tapsoba-Maré,, AN Ouattara, AL Aouya, A Kaboré, T Zongo, R Traore-Carabiri, N Kaboré, G Somé, E Zouré-Da, Z Nébié, U Belemsobgo, DK Somé, PJLV Kafando, D Zongo, G Baltissen, B Wennink

Year of Publication

2020

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Enhancing Food Systems in Nigeria

Scope and Perspective for Dutch Policy Interventions

The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs aspires to enhance its trade and investment programme in support of the agri-food sector of Nigeria. The Multi-Annual Country Strategy for Nigeria identifies the following main objective: to support Nigeria in its diversification strategy from reliance on oil revenues to economic growth and job-creation based on a sustainable and inclusive agri-food sector.

Authors

H. Posthumus, J. Dengerink, M. Dhamankar, G. Baltissen, C. Plaissier

Year of Publication

2019

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Sur le chemin du développement local: Les acquis du PNGT2 au Burkina Faso

Le Deuxième Programme National de Gestion des Terroirs (PNGT2) au Burkina Faso est un programme de développement rural à base communautaire qui s’inscrit dans le cadre de la lutte contre la pauvreté. Le Programme y contribue à travers le transfert accéléré des ressources publiques au milieu rural pour la réalisation d’infrastructures socio-économiques et productives ainsi que la capacitation des communautés à la base et des collectivités territoriales pour la maîtrise d’ouvrage de ces investissements.

Authors

G. Baltissen

Year of Publication

2019

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Addressing Land Governance in International Responsible Business Conduct

International business is confronted with significant risks and impacts related to human rights, labour rights, environment and climate change. These impact on local communities, economies, environment and land use in “host” countries, but also affect Dutch companies and consumers. In order to address these risks and initiated by the Dutch Government, the Dutch Social-Economic Council (SER) facilitates trajectories towards agreements on International Responsible Business Conduct (IRBC) in different high risk sectors.

Authors

G. Baltissen, V. Bitzer, A. Rappoldt

Year of Publication

2018

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Addressing Land Governance in International Responsible Business Conduct Agreements

The study was commissioned to the KIT Royal Tropical Institute in July 2017 by the Land Dialogue, with financial support from the Dutch Government. The objective is to provide insight and guidance into the relevance of land governance as a possible priority theme to be considered in the process of the International Responsible Business Conduct (IRBC) Agreements. The study was conducted in the period between July and November 2017 and included desk research, workshops and interviews with a diverse set of stakeholders in the IRBC process. The opinions expressed in the study are those of KIT and do not represent the views of the interviewees.

Authors

Gerard Baltissen, Maria Jamriska-Mulder, Anne Rappoldt, Verena Bitzer

Year of Publication

2018

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Improving the positive impacts of investments on smallholder livelihoods

This working paper is aimed at impact investors, and presents key pointers or core guidance that have been drawn from international standards, principles and case studies, that follow. It provides solid and evidence-based examples of how investors can work with smallholders and promote better land governance and livelihoods. International guidelines provide the bottom line, and case studies provide examples of projects, business models and investment funds that are implementing and/or financing alternative and innovative land related business models with smallholders and local communities.

Authors

Herman Savenije, Gerard Baltissen, Marleen van Ruijven, Hugo Verkuijl, Maryse Hazelzet, Kees van Dijk

Year of Publication

2017

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Going for governance

Governance is important in every aspect of sustainable development, as it affects guidance, processes, consistent management, cohesive policies, accountability mechanisms and the right to decide on particular areas of responsibility. This is equally true of all types of organisation, regardless of their purpose and motivation (such as for common goods or individual benefits, profit or not-for-profit) and whether a single individual, a group of people, a community, local government, university or research centre, an enterprise, ministry or even all of humanity is involved.

Authors

G. Baltissen, P. Penninkhoff, R. Bymolt, J.H.M. Sluijs, R Mur, F. Zaal, P. Zwanikken, Thea Hilhorts, E. Sondorp, E. Lodenstein

Year of Publication

2013

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Reproductive health in nomadic communities: Challenges of culture and choice

Authors

J. Nduba, Anke van der Kwaak, Gerard Baltissen

Year of Publication

2011

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Scaling up local and community driven development (LCDD)

Authors

H. Binswanger-Mkhize, J. de Regt, S. Spector, W. Heemskerk, G. Baltissen

Year of Publication

2009

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Community driven development: toolkit for national stocktaking and review
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Accroître les ressources financières des communes

Authors

A. Keita, C. G. Weinsou, F. Lokossou, G. Sène, J. Schaeffer, G. Galamo, F. F. Ngomsu, D. Kone, Y. Ladoua, G. Baltissen, T. Hilhorst

Year of Publication

2008

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Genre et planification communale

Authors

S. Asare-Kokou, B. Coulibaly, B. Kiwallo, Z. Ouédraogo, M. Alidou, G. Baltissen, T. Hilhorst

Year of Publication

2007

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Démystifier la planification

Authors

C. G. Weinsou, L. Kpatinvo, S. Slootweg, L. Yocarini, H. Nugteren, G. Baltissen, T. Hilhorst

Year of Publication

2006

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Community driven development: toolkit for national stocktaking and review

O objectivo geral para as actividades do triplo A (AAA: Analytical and Advisory Activities) é de reforçar e consolidar a capacidade das equipas nacionais (do Banco Mundial) e dos parceiros clientes para integração estratégica e sistémica da abordagem de CDD nos estratégias programas nacionais para a redução da pobreza. AAA esta ligado a demanda especifica da Conferencia de CDD de Burkina Faso para apoio adicional do Banco para incorporar de CDD nos programas gerais. AAA também for desenhado para atingir directamente um dos ‘benchmarks’ chaves do Quadro Estratégico do Banco para África, que é que a CDD será integrada nas estratégias nacionais baseado no quadro melhorado de resultados e na integração de CDD e apoio macro na estratégia de anti-shock. O quadro de analises e planificação para atingir este ‘benchmark’ agora não existe, e o objectivo desta AAA é ortanto de desenvolver, avaliar e disseminar este quadro.

Authors

G. Baltissen, W. Heemskerk

Year of Publication

2005

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Bulletin 371 – Les premiers pas des communes au Bénin

La décentralisation est effective au Bénin depuis les élections communales suivi par l’installation des maires en 2003. Les attentes exprimées concernant cette réforme institutionnelle sont considérables et vont bien au-delà d’une simple réorganisation administrative du territoire. La décentralisation vise la promotion de la démocratie locale, son renforcement et son approfondissement. La participation des citoyens à la gestion des affaires publiques devrait favoriser le développement à la base et son adaptation aux réalités du terrain. Enfin, la décentralisation offre la possibilité de répondre au profond besoin de la population en matière de justice sociale et d’équité et de réduire la pauvreté par le partage des fruits de la croissance.

Authors

P Langley, A. Mondjanagni, B Fadé, J Gbédo, Z. Adamou, M. Alidou, G. Baltissen, T. Hilhorst

Year of Publication

2005

Links
KIT Bulletin Series
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Bulletin 357 – Financer la décentralisation rurale

Dans plusieurs pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest, les gouvernements ont pris l’engagement politique de lancer ou d’approfondir le processus de décentralisation afin, notamment, d’accroître la démocratie locale, de rapprocher les services publics des populations et de promouvoir le développement local. La décentralisation est un processus complexe et de longue haleine qui va bien au-delà d’un réaménagement du territoire. L’Etat doit assurer un transfert effectif des compétences et des ressources financières et soutenir le renforcement des capacités locales de gouvernance et de gestion. La réussite de la décentralisation dépend d’une part de la volonté politique de redéfinir les relations entre l’Etat central et les collectivités territoriales, d’autre part de l’adhésion de la population. Bien que légales, les nouvelles collectivités, surtout les communes, doivent encore acquérir une légitimité auprès de la population

Authors

N. Bako-Arifari, A. B. Dicko, M. Doevenspeck, B. W. Sanou, U. Singer, T. Hilhorst, G. Baltissen

Year of Publication

2004

Links
KIT Bulletin Series
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Bulletin 362 – Decentralisation in Mali: putting policy into practice

In 1992, the government of Mali decided on a policy of reforming the management of public affairs on the basis of decentralisation. Various reasons lay behind this policy option of devolving powers and resources to local government authorities, including the need to deepen the ongoing democratisation process, tackle the problems of local development in a different way, recast the role of the State and promote security and peace. Decentralisation became a reality in 1999, following the organization of the local elections, and resulted in a profound change in the relationship between the State and citizens, while bringing public services closer to the community

Authors

S. Diarra, A. Keita, J. Nelen, B. Coulibaly, N. Konaté, R. Ag Mossa, R. Osté, G. Sène, O. Sy , T. Hilhorst, G. Baltissen

Year of Publication

2004

Links
KIT Bulletin Series
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Bulletin 358 – La décentralisation au Mali: du discours à la pratique

Authors

S. Diarra, A. Keita, J. Nelen, B. Coulibaly, N. Konaté, R. Ag Mossa, R. Osté, G. Sène, O. Sy , T. Hilhorst, G. Baltissen

Year of Publication

2004

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Bulletin 356 – Challenges for a viable decentralisation process in rural Burkina Faso

A landlocked Sahelian country, Burkina Faso has an estimated population of
around 12 million inhabitants and covers 274 000 km2. Its location presents considerable challenges for the economic development of the country. The climate can be classified as Sudanese, with two contrasting seasons, a rainy and a dry season lengthening into the more northern reaches of Burkina. Rainfall varies from one year to another and droughts can take a heavy toll on agricultural production, which is the mainstay of the Burkinabé economy.

Authors

A.S. Bagré, H. Bary, A. Ouattara, M. Ouédraogo, D. Thiéba, T. Hilhorst, G. Baltissen

Year of Publication

2003

Links
KIT Bulletin Series
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Bulletin 351 – Enjeux et viabilité des communes rurales au Burkina Faso

Authors

A.S. Bagré, H. Bary, A. Ouattara, M. Ouédraogo, D. B. Sanou, D. Thiéba, T. Hilhorst, G. Baltissen

Year of Publication

2003

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KIT Bulletin Series
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Soutenir la mise en oeuvre de la décentralisation en milieu rurale au Mali

Authors

G. Baltissen, M. Heus, T. Hilhorst, A. Cissé, H. Diabaté, D. Ballo

Year of Publication

2003

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Towards integrated soil fertility management in Tanzania

Authors

G. Baltissen, G. Ley, W. Veldkamp

Year of Publication

2002

Books:

Idrissou A.I., Wennink B., Baltissen G. and Obura F. (2014). La gouvernance du foncier rural au Bénin : La société civile s’engage. SNV – PROCOTON Benin
Sanou B., Baltissen G. (2012). Gouvernance locale du foncier rural et des ressources naturelles au Burkina Faso. OFAM – SNV – KIT.
Maro, G. et al (2012).Understanding nomadic realities: Case studies on sexual and reproductive health and rights in East Africa. Anke van der Kwaak, Gerard Baltissen, David Plummer, Kristina Ferris and John Nduba (Eds.). AMREF/KIT Publishers.
Bikebako, P. et al. (2012). Renforcement de la gouvernance locale au Burundi : l’expériences des institutions collinaires et communales. G. Baltissen, T. Hilhorst (eds.). KIT Publishers.
Andriamihaja, E. et al. (2011). Regards croisés sur le développement local à Madagascar. G. Baltissen, T. Hilhorst (eds.). KMF, Fiantso, CEDII, KIT.
Sesay, S. et al (2010). Strengthening social capital: The GoBifo approach in rural Sierra Leone . G. Baltissen and M. Manjey (Eds.). KIT Publishers.
Liliequist, G. et al. (2010). Making sense of capacity development: Experiences with Technical Assistance and Capacity Development in the HIV response. Judith King, Greg Munro, Emily Oro, Dian Zaman, Françoise Jenniskens, Pam Baatsen and Gerard Baltissen (Eds.). KIT Publishers.
Keita, A., C. G. Weinsou, F. Lokossou, G. Sène, J. Schaeffer, G. Galamo, F. F. Ngomsu, D. Kone, Y. Ladoua, Baltissen G., Hilhorst T. (2008). Accroître les ressources financières des communes : Pratiques émergentes en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre. SNV/KIT
Asaré Kokou S., Coulibaly C., Kiwallo, B., Ouédrogo Z., Alidou M. (2007). Gender and municipal planning. Experiences from Benin, Mali and Niger. Edited by Gerard Baltissen and Thea Hilhorst. SNV/KIT/Diro Center
Bako-Arifari N., Dicko A.B., Doevenspeck M., Sanou B.W., Singer U, Hilhorst T. and Baltissen G. (2004). Financer la décentralisation rurale : taxes et impôts à l’échelle locale au Bénin, Burkina Faso et Mali. KIT Bulletin No 358. Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Wennink, B. and Baltissen G. (2003). “Let’s Ease our Pace Because We Are in a Hurry: Scaling Up Community Driven Development in Benin.” World Bank – KIT
Baltissen G., Wabwile E., Kooijman M. and T. Defoer (2000). Facilitating learning processes in agricultural extension : lessons from Western Kenya. Managing Africa’s Soils No20. IIED/KARI/KIT. 20p.
Ley, G.J., Baltissen, G., Veldkamp, W., Nyaki, A.S. and T. Schrader (2002). Towards Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Tanzania. Developing farmers’options and responsive policies in the context of prevailing agro-ecological, socio-economic and institutional conditions. United Republic of Tanzania, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Production, Division of Research and Development, Client Oriented Research Programme. KIT Publishers, November 2002.

Toolkits:

Agossou V., Baltissen G., Béavogui L., Blokland A., Glounaho D., Kébé D., Somda D., Rafaranivomihamina Y. et J. Weetjens (2000). Village Participation in Rural Development. Manual, Tools. The African Participatory Approaches Network. KIT/World Bank.
Baltissen, G., Soumah, M.L., Touré, B., Van Poelje, R., (2007). Manuel Prévention, Analyse et Gestion des Conflits en Guinée. Tome 1 : Guide de l’Animateur. Tome 2 : Boîte à Outils. Tome 3 : Guide du Formateur. Programme d’Appui aux Communautés Villageoises (PACV), Institut Royal des Tropiques.
Cissé, A., Diabaté, H., Ballo, D., Baltissen, G., Heus, M. and Hilhorst T. (2003). Soutenir la mise en œuvre de la décentralisation en milieu rural au Mali. Tome I : Thèmes d’actualité, Tome II : Boîte à outils. KIT Publishers Amsterdam, Centre Djoliba Bamako.

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