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Decentralization, democratization, and liberalization : the history of revenue sharing in Argentina, 1934-1999
Abstract: This paper evaluates two hypotheses about the causes of decentralization in Latin America: (1) as a response to the wave of democratization that began in the 1980s; and (2) to the broader liberalization of economic development strategies. Author(s): Eaton, Kent Source(s): , 23 p., ill., graphs, tabs draft Published: 2000 University of Pittsburgh. Latin…
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Africa local government action forum (ALGAF)
Abstract: This interactive initiative, which was launched in August 2000 following the Africities Summit held in Windhoek, Namibia in May 2000, provides an accessible platform for dialogue on key issues that impact on the performance of local governments. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2000 Africa Caribbean Pacific local government platform (ACPLGP), [Brussels] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction : elaborating the linkages
Abstract: The contribution of decentralization to poverty reduction is examined and the added value of local governments in poverty reduction strategies is assessed, using cases from Ethiopia, Guinea and Mozambique. Author(s): Bossuyt, Jean; Gould, Jeremy Source(s): , Policy management brief; 12 8:00 PM Policy management brief 12 Published: 2000 European centre for development policy management…
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Guide for monitoring, evaluation and joint analyses of pluralistic extension support
Abstract: In the context of a discussion of institutional arrangements for extension as outlined in the “Common Framework on Agricultural Extension”, a number of questions are raised with regard to the extent that decentralization may have advanced the Neuchatel agenda of extension reform. Author(s): Christoplos, Ian; Kidd, Andrew Source(s): , 24 p., ill., 24 cm…
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Towards good governance at the local level : the role of grassroots institutions
Abstract: This paper argues that good governance efforts should be aimed at the local, municipal level. Unfortunately, local government is often very weak in terms of capacity, finance, and elite capture. Author(s): Wit, Joop De Source(s): , Working paper series / Institute of social studies; 325 42 p., 30 cm Working paper series / Institute…
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Decentralisation in Peru’s agricultural policy : a critical review from 1993 to 1998
Abstract: Author(s): Heuft, Anja; Buchenrieder, Gertrud Source(s): , Forschung zur Entwicklungsökonomie und -politik = Research in development economics and policy : discussion paper; 10 ii, 32 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 21 cm Forschung zur Entwicklungsökonomie und -politik = Research in development economics and policy : discussion paper 10 Published: 2000 Universität Hohenheim – Tropenzentrum :…
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Monitoring and evaluating support to decentralisation : challenges and dilemmas
Abstract: The author focuses on one particular operational challenge – finding appropriate frameworks or mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the impacts of support to decentralisation. Author(s): Steinich, Markus Source(s): , ECDPM discussion paper; 19 13 p., ill., 30 cm ECDPM discussion paper 19 Published: 2000 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), Maastricht (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Promoting the participation of women in local governance and development : the case of Ghana
Abstract: This paper describes initiatives in Ghana to promote the participation of women in local governance and the role of European support. Author(s): Ofei-Aboagye, Esther Source(s): , ECDPM discussion paper; 18 10 p., 30 cm ECDPM discussion paper 18 Published: 2000 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), Maastricht (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ecdpm.org/Web_ECDPM/Web/Content/Content.nsf/80ba021853007405c1256c790053145c/37934f6bc08133b8c1256c6f006053b9?OpenDocument
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TASAF : a support or an obstacle to local government reform?
Abstract: The Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) is a US$ 60 million World Bank funded programme that is aimed to strengthen administrative efficiency, democratic decentralization and poverty reduction. One of the findings of a study is that TASAF does not seem to weaken the local administrative structure. Author(s): Braathen, Einar Source(s): , Formative process research…
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