Tag: benin
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What makes local government work? : social capital, leadership, participation and ownership in Benin
Abstract: In 2006, the impact of capacity development programmes on the performance of participative local government in 20 municipalities in southern Benin was assessed in terms of improvements to the economy, health and education, and livelihoods. Author(s): Slootweg, Sef; Groen, Jolanda; Llopart, Xavier Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-12 28 p., ill., tabs SNV publications H0702-12…
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Building capacities for monitoring and evaluating decentralisation and local governance : experiences, challenges, perspectives
Abstract: Drawing on the results from action research conducted in six African countries, the authors discuss experiences and challenges in developing local capacities to monitor and evaluate decentralization and local governance processes. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane; Le Bay, Sonia Source(s): , InBrief; 19 16 p., ill., maps, tabs InBrief 19 Published: 2007 European centre for development…
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Genre et planification communale : expériences du Bénin, du Mali et du Niger
Abstract: This report provides an overview of experiences from Benin, Mali, and Niger with regard to supporting the integration of the gender dimension in the local planning process following the decentralization reform in these countries. Author(s): Asare-Kokou, Sabine; Baltissen, Gérard; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , vii, 43 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 Stichting Nederlandse…
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Démystifier la planification : appropriation du processus de développement communal au Bénin
Abstract: This book gives an overview of the proces of decentralization in Benin and describes how communities are empowered to assume full ownershop of the development proces by way of a standard 7-step planning method. Author(s): Weinsou, Claude Guy; Baltissen, Gérard; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , 74 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs, 24 cm Published:…
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Les premiers pas des communes au Bénin : enseignements du processus de la décentralisation
Abstract: Decentralization became effective in Benin from 2003 onwards. This report describes the first 3 years of rolling out the reforms with a focus on the elections, the establishment of the communes, local development planning, and the transfer of responsibilities. Author(s): Langley, Philip; Baltissen, Gerard; Hilhorst, Thea Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal tropical institute; 371Décentralisation…
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The local appropriation of democracy : an analysis of the municipal elections in Parakou, Republic of Benin, 2002/03
Abstract: Author(s): Bierschenk, Thomas Source(s): , Arbeitspapiere = Working papers; 39 46 p., ill., tabs Arbeitspapiere = Working papers 39 Published: 2004 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Institut für Ethnologie und Afrikastudien, Mainz (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ifeas.uni-mainz.de/workingpapers/LocalParakou.pdf
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Building coherence between sector reforms and decentralisation : do SWAps provide the missing link?
Abstract: The report looks at the relationship between sector-wide approaches (SWAps), sector programmes and decentralization processes in different institutional contexts, drawing on five country studies. It examines how SWAps can support sector reforms and decentralization in a balanced and coherent way. Author(s): Land, Tony; Hauck, Volker; Bijl, Jaap Source(s): , ECDPM discussion papers; 49 45…