Tag: Brazil

• Capacity change and performance : insights and implications for development cooperation

  Abstract: This brief summarizes the findings of a 5-year research programme on capacity, change and performance. In total, 16 case studies were prepared, covering a wide spectrum of capacity situations, from churches in Papua New Guinea and a tax office in Rwanda to nation-wide networks in Brazil. Author(s): Land, Tony Source(s): , Policy management brief;…

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  January 1, 2008

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  Brazil, Capacity Building, Local Government, papua new guinea, rwanda

• Party politics, social movements, and local democracy : institutional choices in the Brazilian Amazon

  Abstract: Although in the past this close relationship between civil society organizations and the ruling party (PT) helped strengthen democracy in Brazil, the current government-NGO alliance runs in fact reinforces centralization and foments neo-corporatist/clientelist practices. Author(s): Toni, Fabiano Source(s): , Representation, equity and environment working paper; 32 iv, 21 p., ill., tabs Representation, equity and…

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  January 1, 2007

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  Brazil, civil society, decentralization in government, democracy, development assistance, elite, Local Government, nongovernmental organizations, political economy, political representation, private sector

• Local governance in developing countries

  Abstract: This report develops a comparative institutional framework for responsive, responsible, and accountable governance in developing countries. Ten country case studies of local government organization and finance are included. Author(s): Shah, Anwar Source(s): , Public sector governance and accountability series xxix, 457 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 23 cm Public sector governance and accountability series Published:…

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  January 1, 2006

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  argentina, Brazil, chile, China, India, indonesia, Kazakhstan, local finance, Local Government, local taxation, municipal government, poland, Public administration, public expenditures, South Africa, Uganda

• 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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  January 1, 2004

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  bangladesh, Brazil, burkina faso, community development, community participation, decentralization in government, development planning, Empowerment, ghana, guidelines, himachal pradesh, India, Local Government, Philippines, South Africa, Uganda, vietnam, zimbabwe

• Participatory budgeting : a significant contribution to participatory democracy

  Abstract: This paper describes participatory budgeting as a significant area of innovation in democracy and local development. It draws on experiences of 25 municipalities in Latin America and Europe, providing a systematic analysis of the range of experience that can be included in participatory budgeting. Author(s): Cabannes, Yves Source(s): , Environment and urbanization; vol. 16,…

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  January 1, 2004

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  Brazil, budgeting, europe, Governance, latin america, Local Government, popular participation, public finance

• Assessment of participatory budgeting in Brazil : Inter-American development bank (IADB)

  Abstract: The main objective of the study is to assess the extent to which participatory budgeting in five Brazilian cities and one State is fostering the efficient and democratic allocation of resources and citizen involvement in the planning and management of their localities. Author(s): Serageldin, Mona Source(s): , 70 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published:…

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  January 1, 2004

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  Brazil, budgeting, decentralization in government, local finance, municipal government, popular participation, rio grande do sul

• Participatory budgeting in the municipality of Santo André, Brazil : the challenge of linking short-term problem-solving with long-term strategic planning

  Abstract: Using the experiences of the municipality of Santo André, this paper examines issues underlying the integration of participatory budgeting as a short-term planning activity and the recently started strategic planning process as a long-term development planning process. Author(s): Acioly, Claudio Source(s): , IHS SINPA papers; 18 88 p., ill., maps, tabs IHS SINPA papers…

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  January 1, 2002

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  Brazil, budgeting, latin america, municipal government, popular participation, social groups, strategy

• Local government and participation

  Abstract: The use of participatory learning and action (PLA) by local governments are discussed. One topic is how participation could be used to influence new styles of leadership that are more transparent and accountable. Author(s): Inglis, Andy Source(s): , PLA notes; 44 88 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs, 30 cm PLA notes 44 Published: 2002…

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  January 1, 2002

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  Brazil, canada, Capacity Building, community participation, India, legitimacy of governments, Local Government, mali, manuals, new zealand, Peru, poland, popular participation, senegal, United Kingdom

• Deepening democracy : innovations in empowered participatory governance

  Abstract: Five experiments in participatory deliberative governance from Brazil, India, and the USA are examined. It is shown that these designs are more responsiveness, effective, fair, participatory, deliberative, and accountable than more conventional models. Author(s): Fung, Archon; Wright, Erik Olin Source(s): , Politics & society; Vol. 29, No. 1 p. 5-41 Politics & society Vol.…

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  January 1, 2001

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  Brazil, budgeting, community participation, democracy, development planning, India, United States

• Designing rules for demand-driven rural investment funds : the Latin American experience

  Abstract: The demand-driven rural investment fund (DRIFs) is a mechanism for decentralizing decision-making authority and financial resources to local governments and communities. This study explores how well-designed DRIF rules could substitute for central veto power. Author(s): Wiens, Thomas; Guadagni, Maurizio Source(s): , World bank technical paper; 407 xix, 69 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 28 cm…

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  Brazil, colombia, community participation, decentralization in government, decision-making, finance, funds, institution building, latin america, Local Government, Mexico, project activities, project management, public finance, rural development, rural poverty