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• Comparative assessment of decentralization in Africa : final report and summary of findings

  Abstract: This comparative study draws lessons from African country experiences with decentralization. Accountability remains mostly upward. In one third public service delivery improved slightly. Capacity remains an issue at all levels of government. Author(s): Dickovick, James Tyler; Beatty Riedl, Rachel Source(s): , iv, 79 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 United States agency for international development…

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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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• Demanding good governance : lessons from social accountability initiatives in Africa

  Abstract: The case studies presented in this book represent a cross-section of African countries, drawing on initiatives launched and implemented both by civil society groups and by local and national governments in countries with different political contexts and cultures. Author(s): McNeil, Mary; Malena, Carmen Source(s): , xxvi, 236 p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2010 World…

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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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• 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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• Participatory budgeting in Africa : a training companion : with cases from eastern and southern Africa : vol. I: concepts and principles

  Abstract: This manual aims to build the capacity of local governments in Africa to introduce and apply participatory budgeting techniques. It notes the benefits of participatory budgeting in supporting effective transparency and accountability in local government, notably where corruption has been an issue. Author(s): Matovu, George; Mumvuma, Takawira Source(s): , xiv, 67 p., ill., graphs,…

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