Tag: Asia
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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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Improving local governance and service delivery : citizen report card learning tool kit : print version of the learning toolkit
Abstract: This self-learning course is designed to help users develop the basic knowledge and skills to implement Citizen Report Cards (CRCs), which is a simple but powerful tool to provide public agencies with systematic feedback from users of public services. Author(s): ADB; ADBI Source(s): , iii, 236 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 Asian development…
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Empowering the marginalized : case studies of social accountability initiatives in Asia
Abstract: Thirteen case studies of social accountability, including citizen participation in public policy making, participatory budgeting, participatory gender budget formulation and analysis, independent budget analysis, public expenditure tracking, citizen monitoring, and social audits. Author(s): Sirker, Karen; Cosic, Sladjana Source(s): , WBI working papers ix, 86 p., ill., tabs WBI working papers Published: 2007 World bank…
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The dynamics of decentralization in Asia and Latin America : towards a comparative interdisciplinary perspective
Abstract: If more researchers study decentralization from a broader perspective, more could be learned about its potential contributions to countries eager to adopt it in the pursuit of improved resource use, enhanced equity and deeper democracy. Author(s): Smoke, Paul J.; Gómez, Eduardo J. Source(s): Decentralization in Asia and Latin America : towards a comparative interdisciplinary…
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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…
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Communities, livelihoods, and natural resources : action research and policy change in Asia
Abstract: By presenting field reports of innovative approaches to poverty reduction and sustainable resource use, it provides practitioners with models of good practice in participatory, community-based resource management and contributes to broader learning in NRM policy. Author(s): Tyler, Stephen R. Source(s): , [341] p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2006 International development research centre (IDRC)…
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Policies and practices for securing and improving access to land
Abstract: This paper analyses the links between land access and poverty reduction, and reviews recent policy and practice to improve land access for poorer groups in different parts of the world. Author(s): Cotula, Lorenzo; Toulmin, Camilla; Quan, Julian Source(s): , Issue paper / International institute for environment and development; 1 31 p Issue paper /…
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Financing local service delivery for the MDGs : challenges and opportunities : workshop report
Abstract: In December 2005, a regional workshop was held in New Delhi, India, to discuss how to most effectively and efficiently decentralize delivery responsibilities in the key MDG-related sectors. Author(s): UNDP; UNCDF Source(s): , 19, 15 p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 United nations development programme] (UNDP) [etc., [New York, NY etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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People, land and water : participatory development communication for natural resource management
Abstract: Author(s): Bessette, Guy Source(s): , xx, 313 p., ill., 24 cm Published: 2006 Earthscan [etc.], London [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-1-84407-343-6/ Link: http://www.idrc.ca/openebooks/224-4/