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Prof.Dr. Bert Helmsing

Prof.Dr. Bert Helmsing

Human Resources and Local Development (SG3)

International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)

Erasmus University Rotterdam

 

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University Erasmus University Rotterdam
School International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
Department Human Resources and Local Development (SG3)
   

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ISS: Individual Research SGIII
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Article (26)
  • Lemaitre, A. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2012). Solidarity economy in Brazil: movement, discourse and practice analysis through a Polanyian understanding of the economy. Journal of International Development, 24(6), 745-762.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Ellinger Fonseca, P. (2011). La economia politica institucional del desarrollo local: dos cuentos de turismo en Brasil. Revista Latinoamericana de Estudios Urbano Regiona, 37(110), 31-57.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Melese, A. T. (2010). Endogenisation or enclave formation ? The development of the Ethiopian cut flower industry. Journal of Modern African Studies, 48(1), 35-66.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Cartwright, A. (2009). Enterprise, livelihood and local economic development. With a case study of the Wool Chain Initiative, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Journal of Development Alternatives and Area Studies, 28(1), 42-70.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Cartwright, A. (2009). Enterprise, livelihood and local economic development. With a case study of the Wool Chain Initiative, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Journal of Development Alternatives and Area Studies.
  • Gomez, G.M. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2008). Selective spatial closure and local economic development: what do we learn from the Argentine local currency systems? World Development, 36(11), 2489-2511.
  • G¿, G.M & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2008). Selective Spatial Closure and Local Economic Development: What Do We Learn from the Argentine Local Currency Systems? World Development, 36(11), 2489-2511.
  • Knorringa, P. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2008). Beyond an Enemy Perception: Unpacking and Engaging the Private Sector. Development and Change, 39(6), 1053-1062.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2007). Competitiveness and Decentralisation in SubSaharan Africa: Is there Competency for Policy at the Local and Regional Levels? Regional Development Dialogue, 28(1), 23.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2006). Innovative local and regional development programmes in Latin America: a review. Interacoes. Revista internacional de desenvolvimiento local, 7(12), 16.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2003). Local Economic Development : New Generations of Actors, Policies and Instruments for Africa. Public Administration and Development, 23(1), 66-77.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2003). Teorías de desarrollo industrial regional y políticas de segunda y tercera generación. Revista EURE, 25(75), 5-39.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2002). Perspectivas Sobre Desarrollo Econ¿o Localizado. Revista Estudios Urbanos y Regionales, 28(2), 33-61.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2002). Decentralisation, Enablement and Local Governance in Low Income Countries. Environment & Planning - Planning & Design, 20(3), 317-340.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2001). Externalities, Learning and Governance: Perspectives on Local Economic Development. Development and Change, 32(2), 277-308.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2000). Perspectivas Sobre Desarrollo Econ¿ Localizado. Revista Estudios Urbanos y Regionales, 81, 1.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2000). Hacia una Re-apreciaci¿e La Territorialidad del Desarrollo Econ¿o. Revista Territorios.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1998). Industralizaci¿ regiones: nuevas teor¿ y pol¿cas. Cuaderno de Ciencias Sociales, 5-64.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1990). Industrialization in Zimbabwe: a Non-replicable Model? Africa Focus, 6, 267-79.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1990). Transforming Rural Local Government. Zimbabwe's Post Independence Experience. Environment and Planning; C. Government and Policy, 87-110.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1989). Research on Rural Industry and Enterprise in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research, 1, 253-9.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Wekwete, K.H. (1988). Financing District Councils in Zimbabwe. Planning and Administration, 15, 20-29.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1988). District Council Income Generating Projects. Preliminary Findings. District Council Journal, 1-9.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1987). Postindependence Experience in Financing District Councils. District Council Journal, 4, 1-8.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1987). Rural Industries and the Communal Lands Economy in Zimbabwe. Journal of Economic and Social Geography, 8, 39-150.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1985). Dependency or Differentiation ? Regions and Industrialisation in Colombia. Journal of Economic and Social Geography, 76, 121-132.
Book / Monograph / Book editorial (7)
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Guimaraes, J.P. (1997). Locality, State and Development. Essays in the Honour of Jos G.M. Hilhorst. The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J., Hunter, R. & Mogale, T. (1996). Restructuring the State and Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations in South Africa. Johannesburg: FES.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Kolstee, T.H. (1993). Small Enterprises and Changing Policies: Structural Adjustment, Financial Policy and Assistance Programmes in Africa. London: Intermediate Technology Publications.
  • Mutizwa-Mangiza, N.D. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (1991). Rural Development and Planning in Zimbabwe. Avebury: Gower.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Wekwete, K.H. (1990). Subnational Planning in Southern and Easter Africa: Approaches, Finance and Education. Avebury: Gower.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1990). Cambio economico y desarrollo regional. Bogota: Fondo Editorial CEREC.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1986). Firms, Farms and State. Study of Rural Urban and Regional Dimensions of Change in Colombia. Winchester: Allen and Unwin.
Part of book - Chapter (36)
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Ellinger da Fonseca, P. (2012). Instituciones y caminos de desarrollo local: dos histórias de turismo en Brasil. In R. Rosales Ortega, L. Brenner & C. Mendoza (Eds.), Geografía económica y social: actores, instituciones y procesos globales (pp. 70-96). México: Siglio XXI Editores / Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana.
  • Monnereau, I. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2011). Local embedding and economic crisis: comparing lobster chains in Belize, Jamaica and Nicaragua. In A.H.J. Helmsing & S. Vellema (Eds.), Value Chains, Social Inclusion and Economic Development: Contrasting Theories and Realities (Routledge Studies in Development Economics) (pp. 178-198). Milton Park: Routledge.
  • Bitzer, V., Wijk, J. van, Helmsing, A.H.J. & Linden, V. van der (2011). Partnering to facilitate smallholder inclusion in value chains. In A.H.J. Helmsing & S. Vellinga (Eds.), Value Chains, Social Inclusion and Economic Development: Contrasting Theories and Realities (Routledge Studies in Development Economics) (pp. 221-247). Milton Park: Routledge.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Vellema, S. (2011). Governance, inclusion and embedding: raising the issues. In A.H.J. Helmsing & S. Vellema (Eds.), Value Chains, Social Inclusion and Economic Development: Contrasting Theories and Realities (Routledge Studies in Development Economics) (pp. 1-20). Milton Park: Routledge.
  • Awortwi, N., Helmsing, A.H.J. & Oyuku-Ocen, E. (2010). Bringing Services Closer to the People? Explaining the Proliferation of Local Government Districts in Uganda. In N. Awortwi & A. Okwany (Eds.), Issues in Social Development and Local Governance in Uganda (pp. 17-63). Maastricht: Shaker.
  • Gomez, G.M. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2010). Social Entrepreneurship: A Convergence of NGOs and the Market Economy? In A. Fowler & C. Malunga (Eds.), NGO Management: The Earthscan Companion (Earthscan Reader Series) (pp. 388-402). London: Earthscan.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Knorringa, P. (2009). Enterprise Development Interventions by Dutch Development NGOs: Is there increased involvement of private sector actors and does that make a difference? In P. Hoebink (Ed.), The Netherlands Yearbook on International Cooperation 2008 (pp. 105-128). Assen: Van Gorcum.
  • Awortwi, N. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2008). Unbundling Basic Services Provision: A Study of sub-Saharan Africa with a special emphasis on Uganda. In Aspects of Social Development in Uganda (pp. 105-142). Maastricht: Shaker Publishing.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2006). Local Economic Development: Enterprise and Livelihood in Africa. In Development matters. Geographical studies on development processes and policies (pp. 199-214). Utrecht: Utrecht University.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Egziabher, T. Gebre (2005). Local Economic Development in Africa: Introducing the issues. In (pp. 18) Maastricht: Shaker Publishing.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2005). Local Economic Development in Africa: New theory and Policy Practices. In (pp. 18-60) Maastricht: Shaker Publishing.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2004). Local Governance Hybrids: Enabling Policies and Citizen Approaches to Poverty Reduction. In (pp. 177-197) Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2002). Competitive Response, Innovation and Creating an Innovative Milieu in the Manufacturing Industry in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. In (pp. 93-123) Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2001). Partnerships, Meso-Institutions and Learning: New Local and Regional Economic Development Initiatives in Latin America. In (pp. 259-279) Amsterdam: AGIDS, University of Amsterdam.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1998). Introduccion: Desde Adentro y Desde Afuera: Contribuciones de Francisco Uribe Echevarria al Pensamiento de Desarrollo Regional Latinoamericano. In (pp. 9-21) Bogota: Universidad de Los Andes, CIDER.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1997). Government Enablement and Planning. In (pp. 107-130) The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1996). Inter-governmental Fiscal Relations: Issues in an Ongoing Policy Debate. In (pp. 187-198) Johannesburg: FES.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J., Hunter, R. & Mogale, T. (1996). Introduction. In (pp. 1-4) Johannesburg: FES.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1996). South Africa: Post-Apartheid Restructuring of Government - Which Way? Reflections on International Experiences. In (pp. 25-49) Johannesburg: FES.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1995). Managing Projects in Decentralized Planning: The Case of Zimbabwe. In (pp. 57-75) Tilburg: Tilburg University Press.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1995). Decentralisatie en Rurale Basisvoorzieningen: Reflectes over 'Governance' en Institutionele Verandering in Zimbabwe. In (pp. 44-58) The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Kolstee, T.H. (1993). Small Enterprise Promotion in a Changing Policy Environment in Africa. In (pp. 3-23) London: Intermediate Technology Publications.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1993). Small enterprises and the industrialization process in Africa: some notes. In (pp. 24-38) London: Intermediate Technology Publications.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1991). Non-agricultural Enterprises in the Communal Lands of Zimbabwe. In (pp. 256-77) Avebury: Gower.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1991). A Survey of District Council Income Generating Projects. In (pp. 277-92) Avebury: Gower.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1991). Transforming Rural Local Government: Zimbabwe's Post-independence Experience. In (pp. 444-82) Avebury: Gower.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1991). Rural Industries and Growth Points: Issues in an Ongoing Debate. In (pp. 222-56) Avebury: Gower.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1991). Rural Local Government Finance. Past Trends and Future Options. In (pp. 97-154) The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Mutizwa-Mangiza, N.D. (1991). Introduction. In (pp. 3-18) Avebury: Gower.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1990). Planning and the Financing of Plans. Reflections on Subnational Practice in Southern and Eastern Africa. In (pp. 171-207) Avebury: Gower.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Wekwete, K.H. (1990). Subnational Planning in Southern and Eastern Africa - Raising the Issue. In (pp. 3-14) Avebury: Gower.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Wekwete, K.H. (1989). Subnational Planning in Southern and Eastern Africa. Raising the Issues. In (pp. 1-11) Harare: University of Zimbabwe/ Dept. of Rural and Urban P.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1989). Planning and the Financing of Plans. Reflections on Subnational Practice in Southern and Eastern Africa. In (pp. 159-93) Harare: University of Zimbabwe/ Dept. of Rural and Urban P.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1986). Proyectos productivos de base, viabilidad econ¿mica y grupos sociales que involucra. In (pp. 64-73) Bogota: Universidad de Los Andes (UNIANDES).
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1986). Proyectos Productivos de Base, Viabilidad Economica y Grupos Sociales. In (pp. 64-74) Bogota: Centro Interdisciplinario de Estudios Regionales.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1985). Colombia: Economic Structure, Trade and Regions. In (pp. 319-351) Vienna: UNIDO.
Book editorship (1)
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Vellema, S. (Eds.). (2011). Value Chains, Social Inclusion and Economic Development: Contrasting Theories and Realities (Routledge Studies in Development Economics). Milton Park: Routledge.
Book review (2)
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1997). Book Review of "The Politics of Economic Reform in Zimbabwe. Continuity and Change in Development" [by Tor Skalnes, 1995] [Bespreking van het boek Book Review of "The Politics of Economic Reform in Zimbabwe. Continuity and Change in Development" [by Tor Skalnes, 1995]]. Dev Change, 28, 202-203.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1995). Book Review of "Flexible Specialization: The Dynamics of Small Scale Industries in the South (P.O. Pedersen, A. Sverrisson and M.P. van Dijk (eds), London, 1994, 174pp)" [Bespreking van het boek Book Review of "Flexible Specialization: The Dynamics of Small Scale Industries in the South (P.O. Pedersen, A. Sverrisson and M.P. van Dijk (eds), London, 1994, 174pp)"]. Dev Change, 596-598.
Report (60)
  • Lemaître, A. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2011). Solidarity economy in Brazil: movement, discourse and practice. Analysis through a Polanyian understanding of the economy. (ISS working papers series. General series524 ). The Hague: International Institute of Social Studies.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Gomez, G.M. (2009). Cordaid’s action and the economics of civil society. The Hague: Cordaid.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2007). Organizaciones no-gubermentales y mercados? Peque productores y agro-exportacion Per (A research report submitted to the Institute of Social Studies,The Hague, The Netherlands). The Hague: ISS.
  • Dietz, T., Ruijter, A. de, Dongen, E. van, Helmsing, A.H.J. & Knorringa, P. (2006). Evaluation of the Theme based Co-financing Programme (TMF) of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Synthesis Report. The Hague: Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2005). Governance of Local Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Who are the Dancers and do they act 'In Concert'? (ISS Working Papers, General Series408 ). The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Aveda¿J. Rafael del Cid y Nestor, . (2003). Descentralizacion Gobernabilidad Local e Implementacione las Estrategias de Reduccione Pobreza en Bolivia, Honduras y Nicaragua (Decentralisation and the implementation of poverty reduction strategies in Bolivia, Honduras y Nicaragua) [Evaluation Report Proyecto de la Agencia Internacional Sueca de Desarrollo (SIDA) para la Evaluacion Monitoreo de las Estrategias de Reduccione Pobreza (ERP) en America Latina. Informe temco 2003, The Hague]. : -.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J., Aguilar, J. Carlos, Toranzo, C., Rojas, G., Guevara, J. Paul & Romero, C (2003). Evaluacion el PSAC: Apoyo a la Descentralizacion Informe Final (Evaluation of the Programmatic Structural Adjustment Credit in Support of decentralisation) [Evaluation Report for the Ministry of Finance, Government of Bolivia and the Donor Group on Decentralisation financed by the Governments of Sweden, England (DfID) and The Netherlands, La Paz, Bolivia). : -.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2002). Eindrapport Stuurgroep Evaluatie Medefinancieringsprogramma; (Contributor); November 2002). : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Knorringa, P. (2002). Contours of an LED Strategy for Durban: Connecting External Positioning with Internal Transformation (Report submitted to the EU Durban project, Durban. March 2002). : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2002). Brief review of International Experiences with Local Economic Development (Report submitted to the EU Durban project, Durban, March 2002). : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2001). Decentralisation, Enablement and Local Governance in Low Income Countries. (ISS Working Papers, General Series342 ). The Hague: ISS.
  • Wils, F.C.M. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2001). Enabling Communities and Markets: Meanings, Relationships and Options in Settlement Improvement. (ISS Working Papers, General Series335 ). The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2001). Local Economic Development in Africa: New Generations of Actors, Policies and Instruments. (RLDS/AAU Working Paper Series12 ). Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa University.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2000). Rural-urban Relations and Adjustment: A Review. (RDLS/AAU Working Paper Series10 ). Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa University.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2000). Decentralisation and Enablement: Issues in the Local Governance Debate (Inaugural Address, Utrecht University). Utrecht: Universiteit Utrecht.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Wils, F.C.M. (2000). Enabling Environment for Civil Society, with Particular Attention to Poor People and Poverty Reduction Strategies: A Commentary (Paper presented at the Civicus/World Bank Seminar on the Enabling Environment for Civil Society, ISS, The Hague, 2-3 October 2000). The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2000). Externalities, Learning and Governance: Perspectives on Local Economic Development (Inaugural address, ISS, The Hague). The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J., Lindert, P. van, Marijnis, M. & Wils, F.C.M. (2000). De 'City Wide Approach'. Een Eerste Verkenning (Research Report commissioned by the Habitat Platform). The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2000). Local and Regional Economic Development: Options, Policies and Instruments (Report prepared for JICA, Japan). The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2000). Regional Industrial Development and New Generations of Policies (Report prepared for JICA, Japan). The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1999). Competitive Response, Innovation and Creating an Innovative Milieu: The Case of Manufacturing Industry in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. (ISS Working Papers, General Series291 ). The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1999). Flexible Specialisation, Clusters and Industrial Districts and 'Second' and 'Third Generation' Regional Policies. (ISS Working Papers, General Series305 ). The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1999). Decentralisation and Empowerment. From Rehabilitation to Growth in West Nile Region, Uganda (Report of the external review mission, Arua, Kampala). The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1999). Decentralisation and Emerging Patterns of Local Governance: A Comparative Analysis of Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia. (RLDS/AAU Working Paper Series). Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa University.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1998). Theories of Regional Industrial Development and Second and Third Generation Regional Policies. : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1998). Competitive Response, Innovation and Creating an Innovative Milieu. The Case of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1998). Community Perspectives on Government Enablement of Markets. Report of the Expert Group Meeting. : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1998). Survey of Economic Restructuring and Competitiveness of Manufacturing Industries, Armenia, Manizales and Pereira, Colombia: 1993-1996. : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1998). Survey of Economic Restructuring and Competitiveness of Manufacturing Industries, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe: 1993-1996. : .
  • Wils, F.C.M. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (1998). Community Participation, Community Management and Government Enablement in Theory and Practice. Regional Variations and General Conclusions. The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1997). In Support of Local Governance. An Analysis of Processes and Issues in Uganda. The Hague: ISSAS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1997). In Support of Local Governance. An Analysis of Processes and Issues in Zimbabwe. The Hague: ISSAS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1997). In Support of Local Governance. A Synthesis of Processes and Issues in Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Hague: ISSAS.
  • Wils, F.C.M. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (1997). Community Participation, Community Management and Enabling Government: a Study of the Evolution of these Concepts in Seven Southern UNCHS/CDP Projects, and of Factors Playing a Role in this Evolution. The Hague: ISSAS.
  • Wils, F.C.M. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (1997). The Trypitch concluded: CDP's Conceptual Evolution against Past and Present Thinking. The Hague: ISSAS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Cothem, C. Villa van (1997). Competitividad, Firmas y Desarrollo Economico Local. : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1997). Cities and Global Futures: A Commentary. The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1997). Decentralisation and Patterns of Local Governance. Reflections on Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Hague: ISS.
  • van den Bos, L. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (1997). Rural Urban Relations Under Conditions of Economic Restructuring and Decentralisation. A Survey of Literature. The Hague: ISSAS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Bos, L. van den (1996). Literature Study on the State of the Art in Enablement (Consultancy Report for UNCHS [Habitat], Community Development Programme). The Hague: ISSAS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Wils, F.C.M. (1996). Research on the Evolution, Application and Practical Effectiveness of the CDP Programmes: Research Guidelines Phase II. The Hague: ISSAS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Wils, F.C.M. (1996). Research on the Evolution, Application and Practical Effectiveness of the CDP Programmes: Research Guidelines Phase I (Consultancy Report for UNCHS [Habitat], Community Development Programme). The Hague: ISSAS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1995). South Africa: Post-Apartheid Restructuring of Government - Which Way? Reflections on International Experiences. : .
  • Klugman, J., Stewart, F. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (1994). Decentralization in Zimbabwe. New York: UNDP.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1994). Managing Projects in Decentralized Planning: The Case of Zimbabwe. : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1993). Local government finance and decentralized planning in Zimbabwe. Utrecht: State University of Utrecht.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J., Klugman, J. & Stewart, F. (1992). Decentralization in Zimbabwe. New York: UNDP.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1992). State and Non-state Provision of Services in Zimbabwe. Copenhagen: Centre for Development Research.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1992). Niet-Gouvernamentele Organisaties in Zimbabwe. Een kommentaar' (NGO's in Zimbabwe, a comment). The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1991). Small Enterprise Development in a Changing Policy Environment: Raising Issues in the African Context. The Hague: ISS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1989). Rural Local Government Finance. : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1989). Amalgamation and Beyond. Thoughts on Functions and Finance of Rural Local Development. Victoria Falls: Association of District Councils of.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1989). Local Maintenance Capacity for Rural/Regional Infrastructure. Kanye: University of Botswana/Dept. of Town and Regional.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1989). Amalgamation and Finance: What Can Be Learned from District and Rural Councils Trends? Victoria Falls: Association of District Councils of.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1988). Rural Industries and Growth Points: Issues in an Ongoing Policy Debate in Zimbabwe. : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1988). Rural Industries and Growth Points: Issues in an Ongoing Policy Debate in Zimbabwe. : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1987). District Council Finance - trends and proposals. : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1987). Local Government Reorganization - transition to what? : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Wekwete, K.H. (1986). Financing District Councils: Local Taxation and Central Allocations. : .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Wekwete, K.H. (1986). Population Requirements for Rural and Urban-regional Planning. Nyanga: Central Statistics Office.
Doctoral thesis (1)
  • Helmsing, A.H.J.. Firms, Farms and State: a Study of Rural, Urban and Regional Dimensions of Development. . Prom./coprom.: .
Other output (21)
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2012). Exito y fracaso en cambio institucional local: un estudio comparativo de formas de accion colectiva rural en Peru y Uganda. Seminario Internacional de Gobernanza Economica y Ambiental: Nuevos Paradigmas para el Desarrollo Territorial: Mexico City, Mexico (2012, oktober 15 - 2012, oktober 18).
  • Gomez, G.M. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2010). NGOs venturing in the market economy: Is it good news? Paper presented at the Third Annual Conference of the Association for Nonprofit and Social Economy Research (ANSER): Montreal (2010, juni 02 - 2010, juni 04).
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2009). Decentralisation: A Necessity for poverty reduction? A contribution to an email debate: .
  • Helmsing, A.H.J., Bitzer, V., Linden, V. van der & Wijk, J. van (2009). Partnering to facilitate smallholder inclusion in value chains. Promoting sustainable global value chains: the role of governance: Maastricht (2009, november 26).
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2009). Reactie op de Beperkte Tussentijdse Beleidsdoorlichting van het Monitoring van het MFS.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Gomez, G. (2009). Civil society and the economy. A discussion.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. & Vellema, S. (2009). Report of the Dinner meeting on ‘Value chain governance’.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2009). OxfamNovib, Markets and SME development. A discussion note.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2009). Smallholder participation in high value agro-export chains in Peru. A study of the co-evolution of technology and institutions. Workshop on Globalisation and the changing geographies of production and innovation: Implications for workers, firms, regions and countries: Utrecht (2009, november 05 - 2009, november 07).
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2009). Value chain governance Progress report 2008-2009.
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2008). Actores sociales y Desarrollo Local. 13th Meeting of the Mexican REgional Science Association: Aguas Calientes, Mexico (2008, oktober 28 - 2008, oktober 31).
  • G¿, G.M & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2007). Selective Spatial Closure and Local Economic Development: What do we Learn from the Argentine Local Currency Systems?
  • Awortwi, N. & Helmsing, A.H.J. (2007). Governance of Basic Services Provision in Sub-Saharan Africa: the Need to Shift Gear. AEGIS European Conference: Leiden (2007, juli 11 - 2007, juli 14).
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2005). Governance of Local Economic Development in Sub Saharan Africa: Who are the Dancers and do they act 'in concert'?
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2003). Governance of Local Economic Development in Africa: who are the dancers and are they in tune? Second International Policy Research Workshop: (2003, april 28 - 2003, april 29).
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2002). Local Governance Hybrids. Enabling Policies and Citizenship Approaches to Poverty Reduction ( Paper presented at the ISS 50th Anniversary Conference "Globalization, Conflict and Poverty", held in The Hague, 7-9 October 2002; Paper was also presented at a lunch seminar on December 11, organised by the Social Development Division, World Bank, Washington D.C.).
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2002). Decentralisation and Enablement. Issues Emerging in the Local Governance Debate in Low-income Countries (Paper presented at the First Urban Research Forum, organised by the World Bank, December 9-12, Washington D.C.).
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2001). Local Economic Development. New Generations of Actors, Policies and Instruments (Paper submitted to the Symposium on Decentralisation and Local Governance in Africa, organized by UNCDF, Cape Town, 24-26 March 2001).
  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (2001). Teoria y Pol¿ca de Desarrollo Econ¿o Local y Regional. Actores y Acciones: Un Intento de Sintesis (Paper submitted to the National seminar on Local & Regional Development, organised by CIDER and ACIUR, Santa Fe de Bogota, 25-27 October 2001).
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  • Helmsing, A.H.J. (1989). Guidelines for District Level Promotion of Rural Industries.