Tag: bolivia
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Decentralization and local government in Bolivia : an overview from the bottom up
Abstract: In this paper, dr. Jean-Paul Faguet of the London School of Economics draws general lessons from his insights on decentralization and popular democracy in Bolivia. The preconditions for democratic, accountable, informed, and economically sensitive governance are identified. Author(s): Faguet, Jean-Paul Source(s): , Crisis states programme working papers; 29LSE research online : working paper 52…
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Decentralisation and democratic governance : experiences from India, Bolivia and South Africa
Abstract: The detrimental effects of decentralization on the quality of political and administrative practices in Bolivia, India, and South Africa are examined with special attention to the incidence of corruption, mismanagement and patronage. Author(s): Hadenius, Axel Source(s): , Expert group on development issues (EGDI); 2003/3 x, 166 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 25 cm Expert group…
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Popular participation in Bolivia : does the law participación popular secure participation of the rural Bolivian population?
Abstract: The Bolivian law on popular participation of 1995 gave only mixed results in the first 5 years. The power-holding structures at the local level still are occupied by the political parties. Author(s): Andersson, Vibeke Source(s): , CDR working paper; 99.6 18 p., 30 cm CDR working paper 99.6 Published: 1999 Centre for development studies,…
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Lessons on strengthening capacity
Abstract: Podcasts of 5-10 minute interviews with sector professionals sharing the lessons that they have learned on strengthening capacity for local governance in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). The participants are from Uganda, Ghana, Nepal, and Bolivia. Folder also contains text summaries. Author(s): IRC [International Reference Centre For Community Water Supply And Sanitation] Source(s): ,…