Tag: accountability
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Assessing the impact of devolution on healthcare and education in Pakistan
Abstract: This report assesses the progress and challenges of effective and efficient service delivery in the health, education, and water sectors, local fiscal roles and responsibilities, and local government accountability and citizen participation under devolution in Pakistan since 2001. Author(s): Nayyar-Stone, Ritu; Hatry, Harry; Peterson, George Source(s): , [58] p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 Urban…
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Community driven development (CDD) : toolkit for national stocktaking and review
Abstract: This toolkit emphasizes the need for coherent action in all five dimensions of community driven development: community empowerment; empowerment of local government; realignment of central and national sectors; accountability; and capacity development. Author(s): Heemskerk, Willem; Campen, Wim Van; Baltissen, Gerard Source(s): , iii, 77 p., ill., tabs 3rd draft Published: 2006 Royal tropical institute…
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Centre for the future state
Abstract: The centre conducts research on how to increase the effectiveness, accountability and responsiveness of public authority in poorer countries, and thus contribute to reducing poverty. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2005 Centre for the future state (CFS), Brighton (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www2.ids.ac.uk/gdr/cfs/
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Bringing the poor into advocacy : a look at Ghana HIPC Watch
Abstract: This article shares the experience of the Social Enterprise Development Foundation of West Africa (SEND Foundation) in building the capacity of civil society groups and local government officials in resource-poor northern Ghana to engage meaningfully with the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy. Author(s): Kamara, Siapha; Yeboah, Harriet Source(s): , Participatory learning and action (PLA); 51…
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The challenges of decentralization
Abstract: This paper examines the mixed motivations for decentralization, the practical constraints of both performance and accountability, the challenges of central-local government relations, and the role of civil society in building citizen participation and local accountability. Author(s): Devas, Nick Source(s): , 11 p. Published: 2005 [Controladoria-geral da união (CGU)], Brasilia (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cgu.gov.br/ivforumglobal/pdf/nickdevas-2.pdf
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Guidebook on decentralisation and local government in Malawi
Abstract: This guidebook provides information on decentralization in Malawi. Subjects include: finance, infrastructure, services, national government, municipal and local government, democracy. community participation, local governance, participatory planning, transparency, and accountability. Author(s): Ott, Nicola; Dikani, Tofara Source(s): , vi, 62 p., ill., map Published: 2005 Malawi-German programme for democracy and decentralisation (MGPDD), Lilongwe (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Lessons learned on the use of power and drivers of change analyses in development co-operation : review commissioned by the OECD DAC network on governance (GOVNET) : final report
Abstract: Power and DOC analysis addresses the traditional donor problem of ‘political will’ and its impact on national policies and development processes that promote accountability, participation, transparency, equality in dignity and rights of the poor and marginalized groups. Author(s): Dahl-Østergaard, Tom Source(s): , 42 p., ill., tabs Published: 2005 Organisation for economic co-operation and development…
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Stocktacking of social accountability initiatives in the Asia and Pacific region
Abstract: The findings of a stocktaking exercise of social accountability approaches and initiatives in the Asia and Pacific region are summarized. The report looks specifically at the tools, mechanisms, and activities that were used to improve governments’ accountability in relation to selected initiatives. Author(s): Arroyo, Dennis; Sirker, Karen Source(s): , vi, 39 p., ill., tabs…
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Local government accountability
Abstract: The “Local government accountability” tool can be used in situations of decentralization where new powers have been delegated without adequate thought to the roles, responsibilities and capacities of the authorities at local level. It raises the awareness of local communities. Author(s): Kafakoma, Robert Source(s): , Power tools 31 p., ill Power tools Published: 2005…
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Building democratic institutions : governance reform in developing countries
Abstract: [Partial preview] 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 of political, governmental, and civic leaders to sustain governance reforms. Author(s): Cheema, G. Shabbir Source(s): , [275] p., ill. Published: 2005 Kumarian, Bloomfield, CT (English ISBN/ISSN:…