Tag: administrative reform
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Decentralization and governance in the Ghana health sector
Abstract: In spite of a long history and successive waves of decentralization reforms, the Ghana health sector has not fully embraced the model adopted by the central government. Some functions and responsibilities have been decentralized, but others remain centralized or simply deconcentrated. Author(s): Couttolenc, Bernard F. Source(s): , A World bank study; 70274 xvii, 102…
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Once upon a time, local democracy
Abstract: This amusing video was produced by the Council of Europe’s Centre of Expertise for Local Government Reform as part of its programme to strengthen local and regional government capacity in Ukraine. Author(s): CE Source(s): , 3:38 min. Published: 2012 Council of Europe, [Strasbourg etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TBOGhA9hdI
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Theories of change in anti-corruption work : a tool for programme design and evaluation
Abstract: A theory of change methodology is proposed as a valuable tool for designing, implementing, and evaluating anti-corruption reforms. General and sector-specific guidance is provided based on case studies in three areas: anti-corruption authorities, civil society work, and public sector reforms. Author(s): Johnsøn, Jesper Source(s): , U4 Issue; 2012:6 iv, 42 p., ill U4 Issue…
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Institutional impacts of the local government reform program on good local governance in Tanzania
Abstract: The anti-corruption strategies and the local government reform program (LGRP) in Tanzania are analysed, based on their main policy goals as well as impacts on the overall institutional performance of local institutions in Tanzania. Structural concerns and “institutional shortfalls” are highlighted. Author(s): Mgonja, Boniface E.S.; Tundui, Charles Source(s): , International journal of academic research…
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Mobile technologies and empowerment : enhancing human development through participation and innovation
Abstract: By looking at basic concepts, current trends and real life examples, this primer shows how development practitioners can harness the potential of mobile technologies to improve human development outputs and public services at the local and country level, especially for poor, rural people. Author(s): Zambrano, Raúl; Seward, Ruhiya Kristine Source(s): , 55 p., ill.,…
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Portal do Ministério da administração estatal
Abstract: The portal of the Ministry of State Administration of Mozambique provides access to information and resources on local government, decentralization, and rural development. Author(s): Mozambique Source(s): , Published: 2012 Ministério da administração estatal, [Maputo] (Portuguese ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mae.gov.mz/
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Pro-poor service delivery : introduction
Abstract: This introduction includes resources on making service delivery pro-poor and managing service delivery reform to improve effectiveness and accessibility. Subjects include: public service reform; decentralisation; equity of access; and gender and service delivery. Author(s): GSDRC Source(s): , 1 file, ill. Published: 2012 University of Birmingham. Governance and social development resource centre (GSDRC), Birmingham (English…
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Public sector governance reform
Abstract: Oxford Policy Management Ltd (OPM) is an independent UK consulting company who have been contracted to conduct an evaluation of support to Public Sector Governance Reform (PSGR) in developing countries over the last ten years (2001-2010), with the specific objective of improving future support. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Oxford policy management, Oxford (English…
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FreeBalance : modernizing public financial management = modernise la gestion des finances publiques = modernizando el manejo de las finanzas públicas
Abstract: FreeBalance is a global provider of software solutions for public financial management (PFM). PFM is an essential part of the international development process. FreeBalance solutions support government modernization, fiscal decentralization, and public finance reform across all levels of government. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 FreeBalance, Ottawa [etc.] (English; French; Spanish ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.freebalance.com/
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Voluntary guidelines on the responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests in the context of national food security
Abstract: These voluntary guidelines assist in improving the governance of tenure, and thus contribute to alleviating hunger and poverty, empowering the poor and vulnerable, enhancing the environment, supporting national and local economic development, and reforming public administration. Author(s): FAO Source(s): , vi, 40 p., 25 cm Published: 2012 Food and agriculture organization of the United…