Tag: accountability

• Sensors, empowerment, and accountability : a digital earth view from east Africa

  Abstract: The potential and research challenges of a “participatory sensing” platform or “human sensor web” for empowering citizens to hold local governments accountable for public services using web-published SMS or text messages are discussed, using the case of Zanzibar. Author(s): Georgiadou, Yola Source(s): , International journal of digital earth; Vol. 4, No. 4 p. 285-304,…

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  accountability, Empowerment, internet, Local Government, public opinion, public services, tanzania, water supply

• Local governments in rural West Bengal, India and their coordination with line departments

  Abstract: This article focuses on the formal structures of coordination and control with regard to decision-making between the Panchayats and the line departments. In practice, these processes involve lack of role definition, problems of accountability, and politics over access to resources. Author(s): Chakrabarti, Bhaskar; Chattopadhyay, Raghabendra; Nath, Suman Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance…

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  accountability, co-operation between organizations, decision-making, finance, India, Local Government, political aspects, Public administration

• Module 15: Using ICT to improve forest governance

  Abstract: This module of the ICT in Agriculture sourcebook uses the World Bank Framework for Forest Governance to assess the potential of ICT applications to address different aspects of forest governance. Topics include transparency, accountability, public participation and forest administration. Author(s): Castrén, Tuukka; Pillai, Madhavi Source(s): , [30] p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 World bank.…

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  accountability, communication technology, forest management, information technology, popular participation, Public administration

• Forests and governance programme

  Abstract: The overall goal of CIFOR’s Forests and Governance Programme is to promote good forest governance based on social justice, equity, and accountability. Its priority themes are: (1) governance and multistakeholder forests; and (2) forest finance, trade, law enforcement, and corporate accountability. Author(s): CIFOR Source(s): , Published: 2011 Center for international forestry research (CIFOR), Bogor…

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  accountability, community participation, forest management, Governance, natural resources, private sector, Public Sector, social justice

• Resource guide on decentralisation and local government

  Abstract: Guidance is provided for designing, implementing and evaluating decentralization reforms and local government practices. Current debates on the impact of decentralization and local government on poverty reduction, service delivery and conflict are presented. Author(s): Scott, Zoë; Alam, Munawwar Source(s): , Commonwealth secretariat local government reform series; 3 v, 211 p., 24 cm Commonwealth secretariat…

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  accountability, Conflict, decentralization in government, development planning, guidelines, Local Government, local taxation, political participation, poverty alleviation, Public Sector, public services

• ACLGI : African commission for local government improvement

  Abstract: The Commission is a unique collaboration of local government advisory bodies, professional bodies, consultancies; and universities committed to the improvement and professionalization of local government in Africa. It is particularly committed to supporting Local Government Associations (LGAs). Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 African commission for local government improvement (ACLGI), [Milton Keynes] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…

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  accountability, africa south of sahara, Capacity Building, finance, international co-operation, Local Government, public opinion, public services, training programmes

• Decentralization and governance

  Abstract: This paper uses the Bolivian experience to examine how decentralization affects governance, in particular how it might increase political competition, improve public accountability, reduce political instability, and impose incentive-compatible limits on government power, be it at a fiscal risk. Author(s): Faguet, Jean-Paul Source(s): , [Economic organisation and public policy discussion papers; 27 31 p.…

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  accountability, bolivia, competition, decentralization in government, Governance, political aspects

• AccountAbility

  Abstract: AccountAbility provides solutions to challenges in corporate responsibility and sustainable development through its standards, research, and advisory services. It is increasingly engaged in civil society and partnership governance and accountability. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 AccountAbility, London [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.accountability.org/

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  accountability, civil society, private sector, Sustainable development

• Understanding local self governance : an applied research perspective

  Abstract: This paper questions the current practice of appointing local public officials by the central government. This turns out to be more partisan than originally intended in the Local Government Act. Constitutional amendments in favour of local government elections are urgently needed. Author(s): Indira, A. Source(s): , International NGO journal (INGOJ); Vol. 6, No. 1…

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  accountability, democracy, Elections, ghana, legislation, Local Government, Public administration

• Reinventing rural development in Vietnam : discursive constructions of grassroots democracy during the renovation reform

  Abstract: This paper examines the impacts and interpretations of the Grassroots Democracy Decree (GDD) among rural development professionals. Three discourses prevail: liberalist democratization, improved efficiency in state renovation, and enhanced accountability in governing local policy ambiguities. Author(s): Larsen, Rasmus Klocker Source(s): , Asia Pacific viewpoint; vol. 52, no. 3 p. 316-332 Asia Pacific viewpoint vol.…

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  accountability, administrative reform, democracy, development policy, Governance, rural development, vietnam