Tag: africa south of sahara
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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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Decentralisation and service delivery : lessons from sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: This article concludes that, although decentralization has not yet had a significant positive impact on the quality of public services in sub-Saharan Africa, this is due primarily to the wider policy environment rather than to decentralization per se. Author(s): Conyers, Diana Source(s): IDS bulletin; 38(2007)1, p. 18-32 IDS bulletin 38(2007)1 Published: 2007 World Bank,…
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Introduction: Decentralising service delivery? : evidence and policy implications
Abstract: Lessons for research and policy are drawn from a number of articles. The consequences of democratic decentralisation in Africa for service delivery outcomes are largely negative. On the positive side, the extent and quality of participation are gradually increasing. Author(s): Robinson, Mark Source(s): IDS bulletin; 38(2007)1, p. 1-6 IDS bulletin 38(2007)1 Published: 2007 Royal…
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State and governance : the limits of decentralisation
Abstract: The lessons of the experience of those countries where decentralization has had a positive impact suggest that devolution of power and the control of resources at the local level can only work to improve conditions when the State itself is committed to State and governance. Author(s): Chabal, Patrick Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-01 16…
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Participatory budgeting
Abstract: This book examines the potential and perils of participatory budgeting, as observed from practices around the globe. Part I presents the nuts and bolts of participatory budgeting. Part II surveys experiences with participatory budgeting in various regions of the world. Author(s): Shah, Anwar Source(s): , Public sector governance and accountability series xxiii, 269 p.,…
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School processes, local governance and community participation : understanding access
Abstract: A literature review was conducted to look into inclusion and exclusion and the processes as well as events that influence improved access to education in poor countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Gaps in research on school governance and decentralization have been identified. Author(s): Dunne, Máiréad; Akyeampong, Kwame; Humphreys, Sara Source(s): , CREATE…
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Participatory budgeting in Africa : a training companion : part II: Facilitation methods
Abstract: Part 2 of the companion dwells on putting participatory budgeting into practice. It gives examples of participatory budgeting case studies from African, Latin America and Europe and proposes solutions to key constraints to practicing participatory budgeting in Africa. Author(s): Matovu, George; Mumvuma, Takawira Source(s): , xi, 47 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 Municipal development…
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Community driven development (CDD) : toolkit for national stocktaking and review
Abstract: This toolkit emphasizes the need for coherent action in all five dimensions of community driven development: community empowerment; empowerment of local government; realignment of central and national sectors; accountability; and capacity development. Author(s): Heemskerk, Willem; Campen, Wim Van; Baltissen, Gerard Source(s): , iii, 77 p., ill., tabs 3rd draft Published: 2006 Royal tropical institute…
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The rise of local governments : an overview
Abstract: In this introduction to Decentralization and local governance in developing countries : a comparative perspective possible reasons for local governance to fail are examined. The focus is on decentralization of political authority to local governments at a level lower than states or provinces. Author(s): Bardhan, Pranab; Mookherjee, Dilip Source(s): Decentralization and local governance in…