Tag: accountability
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Decentralization in client countries : an evaluation of World bank support, 1990-2007
Abstract: An evaluation of the effectiveness of World Bank support for decentralization in 20 representative countries shows that future support should be underpinned by commitment to service delivery and enhanced capacity for monitoring and evaluation that focuses on accountability and participation. Author(s): Gopal, Gita Source(s): , xxviii, 89 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2008 World…
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Governance, taxation and accountability : issues and practices
Abstract: The development of a broad tax base can be a means of enhancing the bargaining process between citizens and governments, thus providing a good avenue to promote further engagement in other public policy matters. Guidelines for constructing tax systems conducive to better governance are provided. Author(s): Dickinson, Ben Source(s): , DAC guidelines and reference…
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Local government discretion and accountability : a diagnostic framework for local governance
Abstract: This paper presents an analytical framework for studying the accountability implications of fiscal, administrative, and political decentralization reform. One of the conclusions is that monitoring and controlling the exercise of discretion is a major challenge to decentralization reform. Author(s): Yilmaz, Serdar; Beris, Yakup; Serrano-Berthet, Rodrigo Source(s): , Local governance & accountability series; 113Social development…
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Political articulation and accountability in decentralisation : theory and evidence from India
Abstract: This article develops the concept of political articulation to characterize the relationship between citizens and elected representatives. Accountability in decentralisation cannot be analysed separately from the accountability of higher institutions of representation and governance. Author(s): Chhatre, Ashwini Source(s): , Conservation and society; vol. 6, no. 1 p. 12-23 Conservation and society vol. 6, no.…
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Local government international peer review toolkit : a step by step guide to conducting international peer reviews in local government
Abstract: This toolkit provides a step-by-step guide to conduct international peer reviews in local government. It was developed as a pilot CLGF project with the local councils and the local government associations in Zimbabwe, Germany, Namibia, South Africa, and Swaziland. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , i, 47 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Commonwealth local government forum…
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction : a review of the linkages in Tanzania and the international literature
Abstract: The Local Government Reform Programme in Tanzania is analysed. It is shown that the service-delivery role of local government was strengthened. Enhanced grass-roots democracy and participation of the poor have led to improved local finances for poverty-reducing measures. Author(s): Braathen, Einar Source(s): , Norad report : discussion; 22b 56 p., ill., tabs Norad report…
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Durban seminar focuses on participatory budgeting : participatory budgeting in Uganda hailed
Abstract: An overview of a seminar on participatory budgeting was that held in Durban, South Africa, in March 2008 is presented. The outputs for the seminar included the launching of the Africa-Latin America Mutual Learning Initiative on Participatory Budgeting and project proposals on peer-to-peer learning. Author(s): Matovu, George Source(s): , Local government perspectives : promoting…
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Poor people poor services? : how the poor can influence the effectiveness of local services
Abstract: The lecture “Making Services Work for the Poor” by Mr Shantayanan Devarajan, lead author of the World Development Report 2004, is followed by a case-study of local government accountability in Gedaref, Sudan. Author(s): Devarajan, Shantayanan; Tilburg, Peter Van; Musch, Arne; Boom, Rob Van Den Source(s): , 46 p., ill., map, tabs Published: 2008 VNG…
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LOGTAFA : amélioration de la transparence et la rédevabilités du gouvernement local en Afrique francophone : initiative Banque mondiale : Burkina Faso, Guinée (Conakry) et Rwanda : première phase
Abstract: LOGTAFA is a programme to improve the transparency and accountability in Francophone Africa. It identifies governance good practices implemented by local governments in the key phases of the programming process budgeting, service delivery, procurement and audit/follow-up evaluation and monitoring. Author(s): KIT Source(s): , [6] p. Published: 2008 Royal tropical institute (KIT), Amsterdam (French ISBN/ISSN:…
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Good law & practice
Abstract: This website brings together information on the legal frameworks for the right to information from more than 100 countries. The right to information at sub-national or local level is also covered. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 Open society justice initiative, [New York, NY] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.right2info.org/