Tag: accountability
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Political capture of decentralization : vote-buying through grants-financed local jurisdictions
Abstract: Donors should strengthen strategies that focus on institutional and governance interventions to undercut patronage incentives and enable voters to mobilize to demand broad public services. Author(s): Khemani, Stuti Source(s): , Policy research working paper; 5350 35 p., ill., tabs Policy research working paper 5350 Published: 2010 World bank, [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: [1813-9450]/ Link:…
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International cooperation in local governance and decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean : an initial mapping
Abstract: This is a general overview and reference for international co-operation in local governance and decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also seeks to contribute to effective, realistic and broad action in local governance and decentralization. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , 84 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 United nations development programme (UNDP), [Panamá] (English…
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Endogenous institution in decentralization : on the definition and domain of peace economics, papers in honor of Walter Isard
Abstract: The author develops a model, in which the positive or negative welfare outcome of decentralization is the result of the interplay among a set of variables including local capture, participation, initial conditions, budget size, and quality of local leader. Author(s): Azis, Iwan J. Source(s): , Peace economics, peace science and public policy; Vol. 16,…
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Local and community driven development : moving to scale in theory and practice
Abstract: This publication provides development practitioners with the historical background and the tools required to successfully scale up local and community driven development (LCDD) to the regional and national levels. Author(s): Binswanger-Mkhize, Hans P.; Regt, Jacomina P. De; Spector, Stephen Source(s): , New frontiers of social policy xxii, 248 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs New…
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Environmental functions provided by Malaysian local government : user’s perception
Abstract: The factors affecting the user’s perception of environmental services provided by the local government in Kedah, Malaysia, were identified. In the future, government rules and regulations should be more transparent and the participation of all parties should be encouraged. Author(s): Zakaria, Zaherawati Source(s): , Journal of social sciences; vol. 6, no. 2 p. 296-302,…
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Testing democracy : which way is South Africa going?
Abstract: South Africa’s democ¬racy is assessed through Idasa’s Democracy Index, comprising 100 questions that interrogate how closely democracy meets the broadly defined ideal of popular self-government. The main topics are: participation, elections, accountability, political freedom, and human dignity. Author(s): Misra-Dexter, Neeta; February, Judith Source(s): , xxviii, 282 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 Idasa, Cape…
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Value of people’s participation for good governance in developing countries
Abstract: One of the major barriers to people’s participation in local government in Bangladesh is the hostile and distrustful attitude of elected leaders. People should participate directly at the decision-making table, unless and until this attitude has changed. Author(s): Waheduzzaman Source(s): , Transforming government : people, process and policy; Vol. 4, No. 4 p. 386-402,…
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Why accountability matters
Abstract: This ODI policy brief points out that strengthening accountability is fundamentally a political activity, requiring a robust understanding of local politics (and not just party politics) combined with smarter and more flexible ways of delivering aid and technical support. Author(s): Wild, Leni; Foresti, Marta; Harris, Dan Source(s): , Policy brief / Overseas development institute…
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Inside the black box : the political economy of local governments and their role in rural development
Abstract: Many studies of decentralization and local governance treat local governments as a “black box” and do not capture the multi-faceted ways in which rural citizens interact with local governments and influence local government performance. Hence this workshop with 18 case studies and keynote papers. Author(s): IFPRI Source(s): , Published: 2010 International food policy research…
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Decentralization policies in Asian development
Abstract: This book explores fiscal decentralization in Asia, which aims to bring budgetary decisions closer to voters. Subjects include: the major decentralization reforms in Indonesia, the significant reforms in the Philippines and Vietnam, and the special cases of India and China. Author(s): Ichimura, Shinichi; Bahl, Roy Source(s): , xxv, 414 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 24…