Tag: administrative reform
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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:…
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Public group on public sector reform & decentralisation
Abstract: This online group about public sector reform, decentralization, improved service delivery, and local governance is part of Capacity4Dev.eu, an online community for development practitioners. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Capacity4dev.eu, [Brussels (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://capacity4dev.ec.europa.eu/public-pub.sector-reform-decentralisation/
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Adopting corporate communication in local government units for successful government reform initiatives
Abstract: This paper specifically looks at the role of communication, particularly corporate communication, in gaining support and sympathy of the public opinion to aid in the success of government reform initiatives at the local level in the Philippines. Author(s): Ferido, Miguel Source(s): , [20] p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Nagoya university. Graduate school of international…
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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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Limits to decentralization in Mozambique : leadership, politics and local government capacities for service delivery
Abstract: This study of the stifled process of decentralization in Mozambique seeks to assess the extent to which the new decision-making processes are able to respond to the needs of the communities they serve and represent. Capacity development is essential for effective basic service delivery coverage. Author(s): Machohe, António Pedro José Source(s): , xx, 233…
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Democratization in Egypt : the potential role of decentralization
Abstract: This Policy Brief highlights the role that decentralization reform could play in the process of deep structural reforms that are needed within Egypt’s public sector in order to ensure that the public sector is capable of being responsive to the needs of the people. Author(s): Boex, Jamie Source(s): , Policy brief / Urban institute…
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New roles and challenges evaluated : the uneasy fit
Abstract: Since the early 1990s South African local government has undergone fundamental reform. This paper evaluates the uneasy fit between the different structures and functional areas of local government resulting from the reform process which has in turn hampered service delivery. Author(s): Napier, Clive J. Source(s): , 10 p. Published: 2011 Flinders university of South…
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Decentralisation in Commonwealth Africa : experiences from Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania
Abstract: Case studies of decentralization policies in sub-Saharan Africa are used to inform lessons learned and policy recommendations to guide decision-makers worldwide. It is clear from the analysis that there is no ‘one size fits all’ design of decentralization policy. Author(s): Kathyola, Janet; Job, Oluwatoyin Source(s): , xx, 291 p., ill., tabs, 24 cm Published:…