Tag: Afghanistan
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The U.S. surge and Afghan local governance : lessons for transition
Abstract: The U.S. military and civilian surge into Afghanistan starting in late 2009 aimed to stabilize the country through interconnected security, governance, and development initiatives. It failed due to three fundamental assumptions with regard to local governance and government that were unrealistic. Author(s): Brown, Frances Z. Source(s): , Special report / United States institute of…
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Afghanistan : food security and land governance factsheet
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Afghanistan, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , 8 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…
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Innovations in land rights recognition, administration, and governance
Abstract: This volume is a product of the Annual Conference on Land Policy and Administration. Subjects include: (1) innovation in land administration in Africa; (2) low-cost land administration; (3) the impact of improved tenure security; and (4) land governance. Author(s): Deininger, Klaus Source(s): , v, 241 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2010 World bank…
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Political economy of sub-national government
Abstract: The evolution of sub-national government as a means for central government to accommodate or subordinate local power centers is described. Contradictions between formally assigned roles and the actual power that sub-national actors are able to wield are highlighted. Author(s): GSDRC Source(s): , [2] p. Published: 2009 University of Birmingham. Governance and social development resource…
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The effectiveness of the state, intergovernmental relations, and the success or failure of the international strategy in Afghanistan
Abstract: The characteristics of the current intergovernmental system and the burden on the delivery of citizen-focused services in Afghanistan are described. Suggestions for steps that donors can take to address the paradox of having excessive central control in a weak state are suggested. Author(s): Boex, Jamie; Cadwell, Charles Source(s): , Policy brief / Urban institute…
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The changing face of local governance? : community development councils in Afghanistan
Abstract: This working paper presents findings from research on sub-national governance in Afghanistan, including the role that that Community Development Councils (CDCs) play at community levels. Author(s): Nixon, Hamish Source(s): , Working paper series / Afghanistan research and evaluation unit 46 p., ill., tabs Working paper series / Afghanistan research and evaluation unit Published: 2008…
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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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Understanding state-building and local government in Afghanistan
Abstract: This paper looks at how a neglect of certain types of interventions contributed to the failure of both local government reform and the wider state-building agenda in Afghanistan. Author(s): Lister, Sarah Source(s): , Crisis states working papers. Series no. 2; 14 21 p Crisis states working papers. Series no. 2 14 Published: 2007 [London…