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Negative side effects : decentralization and the potential for democratic instability in Costa Rica
Abstract: The possible negative side effects of the ongoing decentralization process in Costa Rica are examined, including party system fragmentation, reinforced or mutated clientelism, inter-municipal conflict and polarization, and local government instability. Author(s): Ryan, Jeffrey Source(s): , 14 p. Published: 2002 Universidad de Costa Rica. Instituto de investigaciones jurídicas (IIJ). Facultad de derecho, [San José…
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On the meaning(s) of capacity in the literature and practice of administrative reform in transitional countries : searching for clarity (with an application to local government in Serbia)
Abstract: This discussion of the concept of CB highlights the imprecision of the term. But more important than conceptual elegance is the fact that projects aimed at enhancing capacity really have had very broad and sometimes unclear goals. Author(s): Straussman, Jeffrey D. Source(s): , 32 p., ill. draft Published: 2002 University of Kansas. Public management…
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Good enough governance : poverty reduction and reform in developing countries
Abstract: This paper argues that the avenues open to countries attempting to improve bureaucratic performance are profoundly influenced by their governance contexts. This obvious point is often neglected by those using the rhetoric of ‘democratizing’ and decentralizing the bureaucracy. Author(s): Grindle, Merilee S. Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2002 University of Birmingham. Governance…
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Decentralization in Africa : a stocktaking survey
Abstract: In 2002, a survey was conducted among World Bank country specialists to catalogue the status of political, administrative, and fiscal decentralization in 30 African countries south of the Sahara. Author(s): Ndegwa, Stephen N. Source(s): , Africa region working paper series; 40 28 p., ill., graphs Africa region working paper series 40 Published: 2002 World…
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Democratic decentralization of natural resources : institutionalizing popular participation
Abstract: The degree to which natural resource decentralizations have taken place and their measurable social and environmental outcomes are examined, using cases from a number of countries on forestry, wildlife, and water management. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , iv, 30 p. Published: 2002 World resources institute (WRI), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: 1-56973-522-0/ Link: http://pdf.wri.org/ddnr_full_revised.pdf
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Participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E) with pastoralists : a review of experiences and annotated bibliography
Abstract: This report reviews documented experiences, including “grey” literature, on participatory monitoring and evaluation with pastoralists and other livestock-keepers. It is divided into an analytical assessment and an annotated bibliography. Key websites for further information are given in an annex. Author(s): Bayer, Wolfgang; Waters-Bayer, Ann Source(s): , xiv, 89 p., ill., tabs Published: 2002 Deutsche…
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Gender and local governance : a new discourse in development
Abstract: The study is broadly an attempt to analyze the emerging scenario of women leadership at local politics by focusing on the elected women representatives of Union Parishad of Bangladesh compared to their counterparts in Panchayats of India. Author(s): Shamin, Ishrat; Kumari, Ranjana Source(s): , [82] p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2002 Centre for women…
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Livelihoods and rural poverty reduction in Malawi : draft
Abstract: The poor, landlocked, country of Malawi is pursuing the twin strategies of decentralization and the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP). This paper reviews these macro level processes from a rural livelihoods perspective. Author(s): Ellis, Frank; Kutengule, Milton; Nyasulu, Alfred Source(s): , LADDER working paper; 17 27 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs LADDER working paper…
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Community-based natural resources management : experiences and lessons linking communities to sustainable resource use in different social, economic and ecological conditions in South Africa
Abstract: Lessons are drawn from the TRANSFORM project in South Africa. TRANSFORM helps communities living in or near Kruger Park to develop viable ways of enhancing their livelihoods through community-based nature conservation and ecotourism. Author(s): Turner, Stephen; Collins, Steve; Baumgart, Johannes Source(s): , Research report / Programme for land and agarian studies, School of government,…
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