Tag: accountability
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Women’s empowerment and good governance through community radio : best experiences for an action research process
Abstract: This collection of articles seeks to contribute to the impact of community radio on governance issues especially related to gender equality and women’s rights. The publication is part of a two-year participatory action research process to address the challenges to women’s participation in democracy. Author(s): Solervicens, Marcelo Source(s): , [136] p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Sub-national e-Government strategy [for the Republic of Namibia]
Abstract: This strategy document of the Ministry of Regional and Local Government in Namibia outlines the principles to be applied in the e-Government development process: (1) inclusiveness; (2) good governance (participation, accountability); (3) organizational change; (4) added value; and (5) security. Author(s): Namibia Source(s): , 32 p., ill., tabs final draft Published: 2008 Ministry of…
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Empowering the marginalized : case studies of social accountability initiatives in Asia
Abstract: Thirteen case studies of social accountability, including citizen participation in public policy making, participatory budgeting, participatory gender budget formulation and analysis, independent budget analysis, public expenditure tracking, citizen monitoring, and social audits. Author(s): Sirker, Karen; Cosic, Sladjana Source(s): , WBI working papers ix, 86 p., ill., tabs WBI working papers Published: 2007 World bank…
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How not to decentralise : accountability and representation in health boards in Tanzania
Abstract: This paper investigates issues of representation of and accountability to users of public services in local management structures. The study challenges the assumption that user representation in health governance structures helps to make services better adjusted to their needs. Author(s): Boon, Suzan Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-08 24 p., ill., tabs SNV publications H0702-08…
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From government decentralization to decentralized governance
Abstract: Over the past decades, good governance came to be seen as transparent, representative, accountable, and participatory. The most successful experiments in decentralization have mobilized the support and commitment of political, governmental, and civic leaders to sustain governance reforms. Author(s): Cheema, G. Shabbir; Rondinelli, Dennis August Source(s): , 20 p. Published: 2007 The Brookings institution,…
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Public expenditure tracking in Tanzania at district-level : effects on local accountability
Abstract: This paper shows that Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys (PETS) improves accountability and responsiveness of local governments in Tanzania, but much needs to be done to increase efficacy, efficiency and impact. Author(s): Graaf, Kees De Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-07 20 p SNV publications H0702-07 Published: 2007 SNV Netherlands development organisation, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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ANSA-Africa : Affiliated network for social accountability
Abstract: ANSA-Africa advocates citizen involvement in demand-side governance initiatives, supports social accountability initiatives and programmes, and promotes capacity development to encourage the use of means to demand accountable governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2007 Affiliated network for social accountability (ANSA-Africa), Pretoria (English; French; Portuguese ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ansa-africa.net/
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District assemblies in a fix : the perils of self-seeking tendencies in decentralisation policy reforms in Malawi
Abstract: Placed in the broader context of political, economic and social transformation of Malawi, this paper says that unless self-seeking tendencies are tamed, the trinity of good governance, development and poverty reduction in the evolving structures of local government will remain an unattainable ideal. Author(s): Chinsinga, Blessings Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 32, no. 1…
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What makes local government work? : social capital, leadership, participation and ownership in Benin
Abstract: In 2006, the impact of capacity development programmes on the performance of participative local government in 20 municipalities in southern Benin was assessed in terms of improvements to the economy, health and education, and livelihoods. Author(s): Slootweg, Sef; Groen, Jolanda; Llopart, Xavier Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-12 28 p., ill., tabs SNV publications H0702-12…
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Local government discretion and accountability : a local governance framework
Abstract: The main objective of this report is to present a coherent and comprehensive approach for decentralizing countries to achieve a high degree of local government discretion accompanied by robust accountability mechanisms. Author(s): Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , Report / World bank; 40153 xi, 141 p., ill., graphs, tabs Report / World bank 40153 Published: 2007…