Tag: bangladesh
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Making reform work : institutions, dispositions, and the improving health of Bangladesh
Abstract: This article examines whether local governance in Bangladesh can reduce maternal and child mortality, using data from high and low-performing upazilas. According to theory local government responsiveness and accountability is primarily the product of the openness and competition of its politics. Author(s): Faquet, Jean-Paul; Ali, Zulfigar Source(s): , World development; vol. 37, no. 1…
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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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Promoting local governance & decentralisation in Asia : highlights from UNCDF experience
Abstract: The activities of UNCDF in the field of local governance and decentralization in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Yemen are highlighted. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , [26] p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2007 United nations development programme (UNDP)], New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.undp.org.bd/library/presentation/2007-02-08%20-%20UNDP%20Dhaka%20pres_Local%20Gov.pps#256,1,PROMOTING LOCAL GOVERNANCE & DECENTRALISATION…
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The politics of partial decentralization
Abstract: This paper argues that unless local governments have the discretion to choose among competing uses subject to a budget constraint, and citizens know this and have a way of evaluating whether the government’s decision was a good one, the decentralization will only be partial. Author(s): Devarajan, Shantayanan; Khemani, Stuti; Shah, Shekhar Source(s): , 22…
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Decentralisation and community-based planning
Abstract: Community Based Planning (CBP) as a means of promoting community involvement in development projects, and ensuring stronger linkages between community and local government, is assessed. Tips for trainers are included. Author(s): Goldman, Ian Source(s): , PLA notes; 49 93 p., ill., 30 cm PLA notes 49 Published: 2004 International institute for environment and development…
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UNCDF local development : investing in pro-poor infrastructure and services
Abstract: The UNCDF local development programme supports projects for sustainable development and poverty reduction especially in rural areas of least developed countries, destilling and disseminating policy lessons, and providing technical advisory services. Author(s): UNCDF Source(s): , Published: 2004 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), [New York, NY] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.uncdf.org/english/local_development/
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Gender and local governance : a new discourse in development
Abstract: The study is broadly an attempt to analyze the emerging scenario of women leadership at local politics by focusing on the elected women representatives of Union Parishad of Bangladesh compared to their counterparts in Panchayats of India. Author(s): Shamin, Ishrat; Kumari, Ranjana Source(s): , [82] p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2002 Centre for women…
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Local governance and production programme (LGPP) in Bangladesh : project document
Abstract: This is the initiation report of a SIDA project to help reduce poverty by promoting local economic development and undertaking interventions that directly assist in the social and economic empowerment of the poor. It includes supporting democratic processes and gender equality. Author(s): Barkat, Abul Source(s): , iv, 87 p., ill., tabs Published: 2002 Human…