Tag: Africa

• Local governance barometer

  Abstract: IDASA is an independent public interest organization committed to promoting sustainable democracy. It assists with building institutions of governance in eighteen countries in Africa. This is achieved extensively at local and national levels. Author(s): IDASA Source(s): , Published: 2004 Institute for democracy in South Africa (IDASA), [Pretoria etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.idasa.org.za/mailer/NewsletterSource.asp?NID=246&LanguageCode=en

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  Africa, Capacity Building, decentralization in government, democracy, institution building, Local Government

• Decentralisation and poverty in developing countries : exploring the impact

  Abstract: There is no unambiguous link between decentralization and poverty reduction, but the poverty impact of decentralization would appear to depend less on the physical country setting than on the capacity and willingness of policy makers to ensure a pro-poor devolution process. Author(s): Jütting, Johannes Source(s): , Working paper / OECD development centre; 236 52…

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  Africa, Asia, decentralization in government, development policy, economic aspects, latin america, poverty alleviation

• Is decentralization a reliable means of increasing equity?

  Abstract: This paper evaluates the effects of decentralization of natural resource management in Africa and Asia on: (1) equity between localities; (2) equity in the rights between community and national decision-makers; (3) political equity within communities; and (4) economic equity within communities. Author(s): Poteete, Amy R. Source(s): , 26 p. Published: 2004 Indiana university. Digital…

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  Africa, Asia, decentralization in government, Empowerment, environmental management, natural resources, social justice

• Lessons from experiences in decentralising infrastructure & service delivery in rural areas : (Uganda case study)

  Abstract: The outcomes of innovations in infrastructure service delivery in rural Uganda as introduced by a District Development Programme in the sectors of health, education, water and sanitation, rural roads and agriculture are evaluated. Author(s): Onyach-Olaa , Martin Source(s): , xi, 53 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2003 Asian development bank (ADB)], [Manila (English ISBN/ISSN:…

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  Africa, agricultural development, education, health services, Local Government, public services, roads, sanitation, Uganda, water supply

• AGI : Africa governance institute

  Abstract: The Africa Governance Institute is conceived as a center for high-level political dialogue and advanced studies and training on Governance in Africa. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2003 Africa governance institute (AGI), Dakar (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.iag-agi.org/spip/index_en.html

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  Africa, development research, Governance, information exchange, political participation

• A needs assessment mission report on capacity development in local governance : Africa-Asia co-operation

  Abstract: In support of the efforts of countries in Africa and Asia in meeting the challenges of decentralized governance, a needs assessment study mission was conducted to: assess the need for capacity development in local governance; and identify training and research institutions for future collaboration. Author(s): Kumssa, Asfaw; Edralin, Josefa; Oyugi, Walter O. Source(s): ,…

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• Institutions, decentralization and growth

  Abstract: The link between institutions and fiscal decentralization is discussed and the extent to which fiscal decentralization impacts on growth is explored. A typology of decentralization is presented and the role of institutions in fiscal decentralization is discussed. Author(s): Osoro, Nehemiah E. Source(s): , 19 p. Published: 2003 United nations economic commission for Africa (UNECA)],…

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  Africa, decentralization in government, economic development, Fiscal policy, institutional infrastructure

• Local institutional and political structures and processes : recent experience in Africa

  Abstract: This article reviews basic institutional and political mechanisms intended to facilitate effective decentralization and intergovernmental fiscal relations in Africa, including legal, constitutional, fiscal and managerial reforms. Particular attention is given to internal and external accountability. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 41-52, ill., tabs Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published:…

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  accountability, Africa, africa south of sahara, decentralization in government, democracy, Fiscal policy, Governance, legal aspects, Local Government, management, political conditions

• Decentralization, trends and constraints

  Abstract: The interrelationships between the concepts of decentralization, good governance, local government, democratization, local governance, civil society, and participation are described. Recent trends and developments in decentralization are explained in relation to poverty reduction. Author(s): Walle, John Van Der Source(s): , [9] p. Published: 2002 Royal tropical institute (KIT)], [Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.kit.nl/kit/Walle,-John-van-der-(2002)-Decentralization,-trends-and-constraints

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  Africa, civil society, decentralization in government, democracy, development assistance, Governance, Local Government, poverty alleviation

• African decentralization : local actors, powers and accountability

  Abstract: In Africa, decentralization is not implemented in ways necessary to realize the benefits that theory predicts, because it fails to entrust downwardly accountable representative actors with significant domains of autonomous discretionary power. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse Craig Source(s): , Democracy, governance and human rights programme paper; 8 ix, 89 p., 30 cm Democracy, governance and…

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