Tag: Brazil
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Brazilian experiences of participation and citizenship : a critical look
Abstract: Brazil’s participatory institutions have attracted considerable international attention. The paper examines what the Brazilian experiences can teach about the pre-conditions for effective participatory governance and illustrates this with four case studies. Author(s): Cornwall, Andrea; Romana, Jorge; Shankland, Alex Source(s): , IDS discussion paper; 389 56 p IDS discussion paper 389 Published: 2008 University of…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…