Tag: administrative reform
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Local government in Uganda
Abstract: The history of local government in Uganda is presented. Recent constitutional changes are outlined, the various levels of democratic local government and their respective responsibilities are summarized, and the challenges of local governments to raise revenue are highlighted. Author(s): Golooba-Mutebi, Frederick Source(s): , Local government bulletin; Vol. 9, No. 4 p. 25-28, ill Local…
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Public service reform in South Africa : an overview of selected case studies from 1994-2004
Abstract: The research explores the concerns, challenges and successes of the Government of South Africa’s efforts to transform the public service to be representative of the South African society and eliminate racism, gender discrimination and associated peculiarities. Author(s): Fraser-Moleketi, Geraldine Joslyn Source(s): , 144 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2006 Universiteit van Pretoria, Pretoria (English…
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Community-driven development : decentralization’s accountability challenge
Abstract: This chapter and focuses on CDD’s role in: (1) improving the quality of decentralization by promoting greater civic participation and accountability in local governance; (2) delivering cost-effective and timely services; and (3) informing and formulating decentralization regulations. Author(s): Wong, Susan; Guggenheim, Scott Source(s): East Asia decentralizes : making local government work, p. 253-267, ill.,…
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Les premiers pas des communes au Bénin : enseignements du processus de la décentralisation
Abstract: Decentralization became effective in Benin from 2003 onwards. This report describes the first 3 years of rolling out the reforms with a focus on the elections, the establishment of the communes, local development planning, and the transfer of responsibilities. Author(s): Langley, Philip; Baltissen, Gerard; Hilhorst, Thea Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal tropical institute; 371Décentralisation…
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Local-level governance in the Pacific
Abstract: This paper comprises the papers presented by 2 key speakers, Penelope Schoeffel and Mark Turner. Taken together they provide insights into models, structures and processes of local governance/decentralization and how these might be developed in countries where governmental systems are under review. Author(s): Schoeffel, Penelope; Turner, Mark Source(s): , State, society and governance in…
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Decentralisation in Africa : goals, dimensions, myths and challenges
Abstract: This article outlines some typical prominent goals of decentralization and reviews its fiscal, institutional and political dimensions. A number of common outstanding challenges for improving decentralization and local government reform efforts in Africa are considered. Author(s): Smoke, Paul Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 7-16 Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published: 2003 Lit,…
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The role of external assistance in supporting decentralisation reform
Abstract: More effective partnership arrangements between decentralizing governments and their external partners are necessary to link ‘downstream’ assistance to local governments to ‘upstream’ development of the national decentralisation reform framework. Author(s): Romeo, Leonardo G. Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 89-96 Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published: 2003 United nations public administration network (UNPAN)],…
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Decentralization in Africa : a stocktaking survey
Abstract: In 2002, a survey was conducted among World Bank country specialists to catalogue the status of political, administrative, and fiscal decentralization in 30 African countries south of the Sahara. Author(s): Ndegwa, Stephen N. Source(s): , Africa region working paper series; 40 28 p., ill., graphs Africa region working paper series 40 Published: 2002 World…
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Solutions when the solution is the problem : arraying the disarray in development
Abstract: In the 1990s, after failure of the centralized, top-down approach to development, scholars and practitioners began to tout more radical “participatory” proposals for improving service delivery. The arguments for and against the original solution and eight current proposals are reviewed. Author(s): Pritchett, Lant; Woolcock, Michael Source(s): , Working paper / Center for global development;…
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Strategic priorities and operational challenges for European support for democratic decentralisation in the context of the new ACP-EU partnership agreement
Abstract: European donors will remain important supporters for democratic decentralization and municipal development in Africa, but many strategic and operational challenges exist on both sides. The paper outlines ways to address those, and to anchor poverty and local development concerns in European support. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane Source(s): , ECDPM discussion paper; no. 24 53 p.,…