Tag: accountability
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Customary tenure instititions and good governance
Abstract: Key governance issues within customary land delivery in Ghana are identified (efficiency, equity, accountability, participation, transparency) and a framework for assessing customary tenure institutions for peri-urban land governance is presented. Author(s): Arko-Adjei, Anthony Source(s): , 20 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 International federation of surveyors (FIG), [Copenhagen] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.fig.net/pub/monthly_articles/september_2010/september_2010_arkoadjei_et_al.pdf
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Performance in government : the evolving system of performance and evaluation measurement, monitoring, and management in the United Kingdom
Abstract: This Evaluation Capacity Development paper on the evolution and current state of the Public Service Agreements System in UK may be of benefit to officials involved in similar tasks in developing countries. Special emphasis is placed on success factors and institutional aspects. Author(s): Talbot, Colin Source(s): , Evaluation capacity development : ECD working paper…
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Enhancing consumer participation in water service delivery through water action groups
Abstract: In Kenya, ‘Water Action Groups’ (WAGs) were created to channel consumer concerns at all stakeholder levels and sector institutions (citizens, commercial providers and government bodies) towards improving transparency, accountability, and enforcement of better water service provision. Author(s): Source(s): , 7 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Water services regulatory board (WASREB) [etc.], Nairobi [etc.] (English…
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Decentralization (localization) and corruption : new cross-country evidence
Abstract: Using a sample of 182 countries, the paper demonstrates that decentralization has a negative effect on the incidence of corruption. Political accountability is shown to be more important in combating corruption than exit options through competition among jurisdictions. Author(s): Ivanyna, Maksym; Shah, Anwar Source(s): , International studies program : working paper; 10-10 34 p.,…
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Citizen perceptions of local government responsiveness in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: This paper examines local government performance from the perspective of ordinary people, with special attention to questions of responsiveness, representation and accountability. The results both confirm and challenge conventional wisdom. Author(s): Bratton, Michael Source(s): , Afrobarometer working papers; 119 ii, 28 p., ill., tabs Afrobarometer working papers 119 Published: 2010 The Institute for democracy…
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Monitoring and assessing the performance of local government councils in Uganda : background, methodology and score card
Abstract: This background paper was prepared as part of a broader initiative by ACODE to develop an assessment mechanism to measure the performance of local government councils in Uganda by applying a set of qualitative and quantitative indicators or the Local Government Councils Score Card (LGCSC). Author(s): Tumushabe, Godber W. Source(s): , ACODE policy research…
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Pursuing the MDGs through local government : Naoros village
Abstract: This entry for the GFLD video contest (Sept. 2010) shows participants at the Conference on Transparency, Free Flow of Information and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which was held in London on 24-25 August 2010. They emphasize the need for local government to achieve the MDGs. Author(s): Ochweri, James; Eriksson, Emma Source(s): , 3:35…
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Taxation and decentralization
Abstract: From an economics perspective, the most important potential benefit from decentralization is the increased efficiency (and consequent welfare gain) that comes from moving governance closer to the people. To achieve this, close attention must be paid to the design of subnational tax systems. Author(s): Bird, Richard Source(s): , Economic premise; 38 5:00 PM Economic…
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Centre for public participation : celebrating 10 years of advocacy for effective participation in governance
Abstract: The CPP aims to strengthen public participation in governance and advance the achievement of civil, political and socio-economic rights and poverty alleviation. Objectives include empowering civil society for social accountability. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Centre for public participation (CPP), Durban (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cpp.org.za/