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• Durban seminar focuses on participatory budgeting : participatory budgeting in Uganda hailed

  Abstract: An overview of a seminar on participatory budgeting was that held in Durban, South Africa, in March 2008 is presented. The outputs for the seminar included the launching of the Africa-Latin America Mutual Learning Initiative on Participatory Budgeting and project proposals on peer-to-peer learning. Author(s): Matovu, George Source(s): , Local government perspectives : promoting…

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• Why has decentralization failed in Africa? : assessing the lessons of self-organized, local governance initiatives

  Abstract: This conference paper considers several instances of locally initiated, self-organized efforts which were based on collective action, analyses how and why these were successful, and explores possible insights into the generally disappointing performance of decentralization reforms in Africa. Author(s): Wunsch, James S. Source(s): , [42] p. draft Published: 2008 Indiana university], [Bloomington, IN (English…

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• LOGTAFA : amélioration de la transparence et la rédevabilités du gouvernement local en Afrique francophone : initiative Banque mondiale : Burkina Faso, Guinée (Conakry) et Rwanda : première phase

  Abstract: LOGTAFA is a programme to improve the transparency and accountability in Francophone Africa. It identifies governance good practices implemented by local governments in the key phases of the programming process budgeting, service delivery, procurement and audit/follow-up evaluation and monitoring. Author(s): KIT Source(s): , [6] p. Published: 2008 Royal tropical institute (KIT), Amsterdam (French ISBN/ISSN:…

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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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• Researching the practical norms of real governance in Africa

  Abstract: What are the practical norms in play in the various forms of every-day public action that would be most favourable to ‘development outcomes’ in Africa? To answer this question Westerners must put aside some of their initial value judgements. Author(s): Olivier De Sardan, Jean-Pierre Source(s): , APPP discussion paper series; 5 22 p APPP…

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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…

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• Decentralised service delivery in east Africa : a comparative study of Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya

  Abstract: Author(s): JICA Source(s): , IIC JR; 07-23 xl, 222 p., ill., graphs, tabs IIC JR 07-23 Published: 2008 Japan international cooperation agency (JICA). Institute for international cooperation (IIC), Tokyo (English ISBN/ISSN: 4-903645-56-8/ Link: http://jica-ri.jica.go.jp/IFIC_and_JBICI-Studies/english/publications/reports/study/topical/africa/pdf/002.pdf

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• Reviews of decentralisation and/or subnational government support programmes

  Abstract: Recent donor and aid agency reviews of decentralization and sub-national government support programmes are analysed, particularly those that identify lessons learnt, and make policy recommendations for future support. Author(s): Mcloughlin, Claire; Conyers, Diana Source(s): , Helpdesk research report; [HD561] 12:00 PM Helpdesk research report [HD561] Published: 2008 University of Birmingham]. Governance and social development…

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• Land governance: building trust : a training programme on transparency in land administration : substantive training report

  Abstract: During 2007-2008, a three-day curriculum on transparency in land administration was developed and delivered in four regions in Sub- Saharan Africa: Ghana, Namibia, Tanzania, and Senegal. Subjects included participation, innovation, ethics, and dispute resolution. Author(s): UN-Habitat; UNU; Universiteit Twente Source(s): , 57 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 University of Twente. International institute for geo-information…

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• Forestry and democratic decentralization in sub-Saharan Africa : a rough draft review

  Abstract: How can forestry interventions support the emergence of local democracy? How can local democracy foster sustainable and just forest management and use? This article explores the history of decentralization reforms in Africa and some learning on local management in the forestry sector. Author(s): Ribot, J.C. Source(s): , 35 p. Published: 2008 Center for international…

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