Tag: administrative reform
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New niches of community rights to forests in Cameroon : tenure reform, decentralization category or something else?
Abstract: This essay interrogates the nature of ongoing change in the structure of community rights in Cameroon: is it tenure change or decentralization? In reality, it is neither a strict decentralization process nor a strict tenure reform, but a mixture of devolution and delegation of powers. Author(s): Oyono, Phil René Source(s): , International journal of…
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Decentralization policies in Asian development
Abstract: This book explores fiscal decentralization in Asia, which aims to bring budgetary decisions closer to voters. Subjects include: the major decentralization reforms in Indonesia, the significant reforms in the Philippines and Vietnam, and the special cases of India and China. Author(s): Ichimura, Shinichi; Bahl, Roy Source(s): , xxv, 414 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 24…
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Local government in Thailand : analysis of the local administrative organization survey
Abstract: In 2006, a survey on the decentralization process in Thailand and the massive changes after the decentralization was carried out. Topics included: (1) the threat of recentralization; (2) the problem of measuring local capability; and (3) the development of local politics. Author(s): Nagai, Fumio; Mektrairat, Nakharin; Funatsu, Tsuruyo Source(s): , Joint research program (JRP)…
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction : a review of the linkages in Tanzania and the international literature
Abstract: The Local Government Reform Programme in Tanzania is analysed. It is shown that the service-delivery role of local government was strengthened. Enhanced grass-roots democracy and participation of the poor have led to improved local finances for poverty-reducing measures. Author(s): Braathen, Einar Source(s): , Norad report : discussion; 22b 56 p., ill., tabs Norad report…
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District assemblies in a fix : the perils of self-seeking tendencies in decentralisation policy reforms in Malawi
Abstract: Placed in the broader context of political, economic and social transformation of Malawi, this paper says that unless self-seeking tendencies are tamed, the trinity of good governance, development and poverty reduction in the evolving structures of local government will remain an unattainable ideal. Author(s): Chinsinga, Blessings Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 32, no. 1…
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Afghanistan local governance assistance project (ALGAP) : lessons learned review
Abstract: The activities of the Afghanistan Local Governance Assistance Project (ALGAP from November 2005 to June 2007 are reviewed. Its mission has been to support the development of the capacity of the newly-elected and formed Provincial Councils. Author(s): Glenn, Kim G. Source(s): , v, 31 p., ill. Published: 2007 United States agency for international development…
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Sequencing fiscal decentralization
Abstract: Generally, countries do not follow the optimal sequencing for decentralization policies and implementation. The gap between theory and practice is a result of the complexity of sequencing design, which discourages fiscal planners. Proper sequencing requires discipline and vision. Author(s): Bahl, Roy; Martinez-Vazquez, Jorge Source(s): , Policy research working paper; 3914 45 p., ill., tabs…
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Démystifier la planification : appropriation du processus de développement communal au Bénin
Abstract: This book gives an overview of the proces of decentralization in Benin and describes how communities are empowered to assume full ownershop of the development proces by way of a standard 7-step planning method. Author(s): Weinsou, Claude Guy; Baltissen, Gérard; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , 74 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs, 24 cm Published:…
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Briefing note on mainstreaming gender equality in decentralisation, public administration reform and local development
Abstract: This brief concept focuses on mainstreaming gender equality in three processes: decentralization; public administration reform; and local development. The note aims to complement the information on mainstreaming gender equality provided in the existing Handbook on Good Governance (EC 2003) Author(s): Hailé, Jane Source(s): , [27] p. Published: 2006 European commission, [Brussels] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…