Tag: administrative reform
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The online sourcebook on decentralization and local development = Sourcebook en ligne sur la décentralisation et local développement = Libro guia de decentralization y desarrollo local
Abstract: This sourcebook provides general background information, presents case studies from around the world, and discusses a number of issues in programme design including administrative, fiscal, political decentralization, and issues related to agriculture, health, education, and natural resources. Author(s): FAO; UNDP; DEZA; GTZ; World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2012 Food and agriculture organization of the…
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Devolution of forest rights and sustainable forest management : learning from two decades of implementation
Abstract: The factors driving or hindering forest policy reform in 16 developing countries are identified. Two factors explain the lack of progress in devolving rights: (1) conflicts of forest reform laws; and (2) the failure of agencies to realign their missions in support of rights devolution. Author(s): Lawry, Steven; McLain, Rebecca Source(s): , 29 p.,…
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Decentralization
Abstract: Lacking a good definition, this article clarifies the linguistic, institutional, and historical contexts in which the term decentralization is used. The complexity of designing decentralized institutions is highlighted. The outcome often consists of a mix of decentralization and deconcentration. Author(s): Divay, Gérard Source(s): , 4 p. Published: 2012 École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP), [Québec…
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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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State of the art of local governance : challenges for the next decade : proceedings of the workshop
Abstract: In 2010, a workshop was held in Visby, Sweden, to sum up the insights gained so far and to identify and discuss the key challenges for the coming decade. Among others, local democracy can be seen as a tool for development but also as undermining, paralleling and legitimizing the state. Author(s): Jörgensen, Bent; Dellnas,…
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More than you can handle : decentralization and spending ability of Peruvian municipalities
Abstract: The importance of factors known to affect the success of decentralization are examined, using the case of Peru. The main factor in spending ability was the adequacy of the budget with respect to local capacity, which confirms the need for both gradual decentralization and capacity building. Author(s): Loayza, Norman V.; Rigolini, Jamele; Calvo-González, Oscar…
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The political economy of agricultural policy reform in India : fertilizers and electricity for irrigation
Abstract: Decentralization and devolution of groundwater management, energy supply, and fertilizer subsidies are among the options for agricultural policy reform that aim to reduce or eliminate elite capture in rural India. Author(s): Birner, Regina; Gupta, Surupa; Sharma, Neeru Source(s): , IFPRI research monograph; [174] xxvii, 231 p., ill., graphs, tabs IFPRI research monograph [174] Published:…