Tag: Asia
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Governance and Public Service Delivery
Asian Development Bank ‘s “Asian Development Outlook 2013 Update” published in October 2013 highlights the need of government reform to sustain development momentum in Asia and the Pacific. Strengthening governance is a key among reform priorities and the report identifies public service delivery as an entry point for the reform. The annual Asian Development Outlook,…
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Society for Participatory Research in Asia: PRIA
Since its inception in 1982, the Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) has been an international center for learning and promoting participation within democratic governance. With its mission to promote policies, institutions and capacities that strengthen inclusion and increase democratic participation and the socio-economic status of the marginalized, PRIA implements key initiatives that focus on…
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Lessons of Asia’s decentralisation for Indonesia’s second decade of decentralisation
Abstract: This brief examines Asian decentralization form many angles: from historical accident to deliberate constitutional constructs, from mechanisms for managing diversity to ways of reducing poverty, and from giving voice to local communities to instruments for separatism and ethnic tension. Author(s): Source(s): , Decentralisation brief / Provincial governance strengthening programme; 1 15 p., ill., graph,…
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How close is your government to its people? : worldwide indicators on localization and decentralization
Abstract: This paper uses data from a variety of sources to rank countries on political, fiscal and administrative dimensions of decentralization and localization. Aggregated overall ranking provides a measure of the closeness of government to the people. Author(s): Ivanyna, Maksym; Shah, Anwar Source(s): , Policy research working paper; WPS 6138 39 p., ill., graphs, maps,…
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The Asia foundation : working to build a peaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region : governance programs
Abstract: The Foundation supports local initiatives aimed at strengthening the effectiveness and responsiveness of governance in Asian countries. Projects and activities include: conflict management, counter corruption, decentralization and local governance, and civil society development. Author(s): The Asia Foundation Source(s): , Published: 2011 The Asia foundation, San Francisco, CA [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.asiafoundation.org/program/overview/governance-programs
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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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PRIA : Society for participatory research in Asia : making democracy work for all
Abstract: PRIA is an international centre for learning and promotion of participation and democratic governance. It actively shares its expertise and practical insights with other civil society groups, NGOs, governments, donors, trade unions, private business and academic institutions around the world. Author(s): PRIA Source(s): , Published: 2010 Society for participatory research in Asia (PRIA), New…
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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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Building trust in government : innovations in governance reform in Asia
Abstract: Within the framework of democratic governance, decentralization and local autonomy are crucial in fostering more participatory governance and enhancing trust in government. Decentralization contributes to the empowerment of local communities and trust in government at all levels. Author(s): Cheema, G. Shabbir; Popovski, Vesselin Source(s): , Trends and innovations in governance series xv, 260 p.,…