Tag: africa south of sahara
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Towards a theory of local governance and public goods’ provision in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: This working paper under the Africa Power and Politics Programme (APPP) provides a mid-term report on a multi-country research effort to shed light on the institutional sources of variation in public goods’ provision at the sub-national level. Author(s): Booth, David Source(s): , APPP working paper; 13 41 p APPP working paper 13 Published: 2010…
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Building capacity for local government to perform
Abstract: This paper looks at the practitioner’s challenge of building capacity for local government to perform. Five elements that constitute this challenge are identified. They represent the building blocks for local government’s successful performance. Author(s): McGill, Ronald Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG); 6 p. 90-106, ill., tabs Commonwealth journal of local governance…
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Is decentralization glue of solvent for national unity?
Abstract: The very mixed stories of linkages between decentralization and national unity that emerge in a wide variety of countries around the world are reviewed with special emphasis on the actual or potential problem of secessionist tendencies. Author(s): Bird, Richard; Vaillancourt, François; Roy-César, Édison Source(s): , International studies program : working paper; 10-03 41 p.,…
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Decentralisation in The Gambia : report of a high-level workshop on ‘Managing change in local governance’ held in Banjul, The Gambia, 7-9 April 2008
Abstract: The workshop enabled senior policy-makers in The Gambia to focus on the enormous challenges involved in implementing local government reforms. Country experiences in Commonwealth Africa were considered and various reform options were discussed. Author(s): Alam, Munawwar Source(s): , vi, 121 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 Commonwealth secretariat, London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.thecommonwealth.org/files/207684/FileName/DecentralisationinTheGambia-reportofahigh-levelworkshop7-9April2008.pdf
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Rethinking African governance
Abstract: The paper criticizes the principles of the Paris Declaration of 2005 and shows that the program is not only impractical but also a-historical. An alternative strategy is proposed to ensure that Africa will modernize its public service institutions to support democratic developmental states. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): , 28 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009…
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The African millennium villages
Abstract: This article describes the concept, strategy and initial results of the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and implications regarding scalability. Can the interacting crises of agriculture, health, and infrastructure in rural Africa be overcome through targeted public-sector investments? Author(s): Sanchez, Pedro Source(s): , Consilience : the journal of sustainable development; Issue 1 (2009) [18] p.,…
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Challenges for decentralisation and local government reforms
Abstract: Decentralization is at present not perfectly performing in the way it was designed: (1) they do not dispose of full autonomy in local decision-making; (2) the level of human and financial resources is limited; and (3) the intended increase in popular participation has only been partially achieved. Author(s): Lwendo, Sitali Brian Source(s): , New…
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Local economic development network of Africa (LEDNA) = Réseau pour le développement économique local en Afrique (LEDNA)
Abstract: The Local Economic Development Network of Africa aims to offer the fullest possible number of local economic development approaches that are in the public domain. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 Local economic development network of Africa (LEDNA), [Pretoria etc.] (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ledna.org/
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The pursuit of integrity in customs : experiences from sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: This paper argues that the reforms have been too focused on formal institutions, and have paid too little attention to political economy issues and the role of informal institutions. Policy initiatives should focus more on reducing the possibility or attraction of favouritism. Author(s): Fjeldstad, Odd-Helge Source(s): , CMI working paper; WP 2009/8 iii, 14…
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Public sector reforms in Africa and the quest for democratic developmentalism in Africa
Abstract: Subjects include: (1) pitfalls of decentralization reforms in Uganda (2) prospects for improved service delivery in Uganda (3) privatization of water and sanitation services in Kenya. Author(s): Edigheji, Omano Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 33, no. 4 (special issue) , ill., tabs Africa development vol. 33, no. 4 (special issue) Published: 2008 Council for…