Tag: accountability
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Understanding stakeholders’ roles in health sector reform process in Tanzania : the case of decentralizing the immunization program
Abstract: A stakeholder analysis was conducted to identify those supporting or opposing the health sector reform process? The study was conducted in Tanzania, using the decentralization of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) as a case reference. Author(s): Semali, Innocent Antony John Source(s): , xviii, 198 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2003 [Author], Basel (English…
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Capacity development at the country level : a ten-point agenda for action
Abstract: Attention is drawn to the need to promote sustainable capacity outcomes by making sure that the capacity development management practices, planning and delivery are transparent and accountable to the beneficiaries, thus leading to local ownership of new processes and systems. Author(s): Cheema, G. Shabbir Source(s): , iii, 17 p., ill. Published: 2003 United nations…
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Sector-wide approaches and decentralisation strategies pulling in opposite directions? : a case study from Uganda
Abstract: The importance of the local government component in sector-wide approaches (SWAps) is often overlooked or underplayed, which undermines the very principles guiding SWAps. This needs not be so. This study aims to shed some light on this complex question in the context of Uganda. Author(s): Kasumba, George; Land, Anthony Source(s): , viii, 35 p.,…
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Tax reform and democratic accountability in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: The ‘governance bonus’ of tax reforms in terms of greater responsiveness in state-society relations is assessed by focusing on fiscal efficiency and transparency, democratic accountability, and external accountability towards international donors, using the cases of Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. Author(s): Rakner, Lise; Gloppen, Siri Source(s): , 24 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 University of…
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Decentralization and local government in Bolivia : an overview from the bottom up
Abstract: In this paper, dr. Jean-Paul Faguet of the London School of Economics draws general lessons from his insights on decentralization and popular democracy in Bolivia. The preconditions for democratic, accountable, informed, and economically sensitive governance are identified. Author(s): Faguet, Jean-Paul Source(s): , Crisis states programme working papers; 29LSE research online : working paper 52…
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Local institutional and political structures and processes : recent experience in Africa
Abstract: This article reviews basic institutional and political mechanisms intended to facilitate effective decentralization and intergovernmental fiscal relations in Africa, including legal, constitutional, fiscal and managerial reforms. Particular attention is given to internal and external accountability. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 41-52, ill., tabs Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published:…
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Donors, local development groups and institutional reform over Vietnam’s development decade
Abstract: Accountability in the context of local development groups (LDGs) in Vietnam is understood as enhancing the ability of local levels of government and villagers to participate meaningfully in the governance processes that effect them, and to interface more effectively with higher levels of government. Author(s): Fritzen, Scott Source(s): Getting organized in Vietnam : moving…
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Balancing rural poverty reduction and citizen participation : the contradictions of Uganda’s decentralization program
Abstract: Uganda’s ambitious decentralization program is analysed in terms of a ‘‘Dual-Mode’’ system of local governance. In the absence of a culture of transparency and downward accountability, efficient service delivery and local empowerment will be hard to combine. Author(s): Francis, Paul; James, Robert Source(s): World development; 31(2003)2, p. 325-337, ill., tabs World development 31(2003)2 Published:…
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Empowerment and poverty reduction : a sourcebook
Abstract: This book addresses questions concerning empowerment, the role of the World Bank, and how to make growth more pro-poor. The final section of the book documents tools and practices that can support the implementation of an empowering approach to poverty reduction. Author(s): Narayan, Deepa Source(s): , xxiv, 371 p., ill., tabs, 24 cm Published:…
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Democratic decentralization of natural resources : institutionalizing popular participation
Abstract: The degree to which natural resource decentralizations have taken place and their measurable social and environmental outcomes are examined, using cases from a number of countries on forestry, wildlife, and water management. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , iv, 30 p. Published: 2002 World resources institute (WRI), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: 1-56973-522-0/ Link: http://pdf.wri.org/ddnr_full_revised.pdf