Tag: Africa
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Political decentralization and the effectiveness of aid
Abstract: Analysis of data for three important development goals (increasing economic growth, lowering infant mortality, and overcoming poverty) in 81 countries (1990-2009) suggests that aid is not more effective in decentralized countries. Author(s): Baskaran, Thushyanthan; Bigsten, Arne; Hessami, Zohal Source(s): , 33 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 Göteborgs universitet], [Göteborg (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Local government finance : a building block to stronger societies
Abstract: The fiscal architecture is a key component in the framework of decentralization. While increasing fiscal decentralization, has been a global trend in recent decades, there are significant variations across and within regions and countries. Author(s): Forster, Richard Source(s): , United cities : connecting the world’s urban leaders; Issue 2 p. 74-75, ill., map, tab…
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African charter on values and principles of public service and administration
Abstract: This charter serves as a determination by Member States of the African Union to improve public service delivery, combat corruption, protect the rights of citizens as users of public service as well as promote good governance and sustainable development. Author(s): Source(s): , 16 p. Published: 2011 Africa governance institute (AGI)], [Dakar (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Financing decentralization, service delivery and local development : report of proceedings
Abstract: Among other things, this AMCOD Conference decided on the installation of a new executive bureau and adopted decisions on the Charter on Values, Principles and Standards of Decentralization, Local Governance and Local Development and AMCOD’s Long-Term Strategic Plan for the period 2011-2026. Author(s): Namashulua, Carmelita Rita Source(s): , 117 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011…
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Governing Africa’s forests in a globalized world
Abstract: sl276slmult1In 2008, a workshop on forest governance and decentralization in Africa was held in Durban, South Africa, with the aim to support African decision-makers at diverse levels to better leverage governance transitions for the benefit of forest communities and society at large. Author(s): German, Laura A.; Karsenty, Alain; Tiani, Anne-Marie Source(s): , Earthscan forest…
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ANSA-SAR : raising peoples’ voice could ensure accountability
Abstract: ANSA-Africa is a network created to be a leading African advocate of citizen involvement in demand-side governance initiatives. It develops cross-country collaboration on social accountability and demand-side governance initiatives. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 ANSA-Africa, [Pretoria] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ansa-africa.net/index.php/views/news_view/ansa_sar_raising_peoples_voice_could_ensure_accountability/#When:09:49:00Z
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Making decentralization work : democracy, development, and security
Abstract: This introductory chapter to a collection of essays provides an excellent overview of how decentralization may both enhance and undermine democracy, development, and security. Decentralization appeals flexibly to actors who are motivated by very different goals. Author(s): Connerley, Ed; Eaton, Kent; Smoke, Paul J. Source(s): , viii, 263 p., ill., tabs, 24 cm Published:…
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Social accountability in Africa : practitioners’ experiences and lessons
Abstract: This publication is a knowledge resource to support policy-makers, public policy practitioners, law-makers, public institutions, – managers, the scientific community, civil society, donors, development agencies and all those concerned with the ‘governance-accountability’ nexus in Africa. Author(s): Claasen, Mario; Alpín-Lardiés, Carmen Source(s): , viii, 224 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 Institute for democracy in…
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CAFRAD : African training and research centre in administration for development : Centre Africain de formation et de recherche administratives pour le développement
Abstract: The African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD) is a Pan African international organization, which was established with the support of UNESCO in 1964. Author(s): CAFRAD Source(s): , Published: 2010 Centre Africain de formation et de recherche administratives pour le développement (CAFRAD), Tangier (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cafrad.org/index.html