Tag: budgeting
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Kerala people’s campaign for decentralized planning
Abstract: Kerala’s People’s Participation aims to enhance civil participation in planning and budgeting. All 1214 local governments in Kerala were given powers of decision making, and were granted discretionary budgeting authority over 35–40% of the state’s developmental expenditures. Author(s): Bandyopadhyay, David Source(s): , 1 file Published: 2010 Participedia, [S.l.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://participedia.net/cases/kerala-people-s-campaign-decentralized-planning
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Interaction toolkit
Abstract: This toolkit contains tips, guidance and resources to help councils ub the UK and their partners improve the impact of their international development activities. It explains why councils should get involved in development, how to develop a strategy, how to get buy-in, and about setting budgets. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 UK Local government…
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Is decentralisation in Ghana pro-poor?
Abstract: A brief comparison of the expenditure and revenue patterns of the poorest and richest local governments in Ghana suggests that local governments are not inherently pro-poor and that locally generated funds might be used in ways that do not reflect the needs of the locality as a whole. Author(s): Obeng-Odoom, Franklin Source(s): , Commonwealth…
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Endogenous institution in decentralization : on the definition and domain of peace economics, papers in honor of Walter Isard
Abstract: The author develops a model, in which the positive or negative welfare outcome of decentralization is the result of the interplay among a set of variables including local capture, participation, initial conditions, budget size, and quality of local leader. Author(s): Azis, Iwan J. Source(s): , Peace economics, peace science and public policy; Vol. 16,…
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Participatory budgeting initiatives around the world – Google maps
Abstract: This map shows Participatory Budgeting (PB) activities world wide. PB can be broadly defined as the participation of citizens in the decision-making process of budget allocation and monitoring public spending. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 Google], [Mountain View, CA (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Berlin,+Germany&msa=0&msid=114824835204007105691.00045675b996d14eb6c3a&ll=19.642588,35.15625&spn=128.685701,316.054688&z=2
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Indonesia : a civil society budget movement?
Abstract: This budget brief focuses on the high level of citizen participation in budget analysis and advocacy in Indonesia, with collaboration among 100+ organizations. It provides details about how the movement emerged and offers lessons learned for other civil society budget initiatives. Author(s): Budlender, Debbie; Satriyo, Hana A. Source(s): , Budget brief / International budget…
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What determines the quality of local financial management? : the case of Tanzania
Abstract: Data for local government authorities in Tanzania are used to examine the determinants of effective local financial management in developing economies. Councils with better planning and project implementation practices achieved better local financial management outcomes. Author(s): Boex, Jameson; Muga, Matitu C. Source(s): , IDG working paper; 2009-02 18 p., ill., tabs IDG working paper…
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Participatory budgeting : understanding the new role of participatory institutions in contemporary politics : (the case of Brazil)
Abstract: The main characteristics and expansion of participatory budgeting (PB) in Brazil are described. Reference is made to its expansion in Europe and Africa. A proposal for the implementation of participatory budgeting in different situations is outlined. Author(s): Avritzer, Leonardo Source(s): , p. 209-223, ill., map, tabs Published: 2009 European parliament. Socialist group, Brussels (English…
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Scaling-up social accountability in World bank operations
Abstract: Social accountability holds considerable promise for achieving better governance and service delivery. Tools and mechanisms include participatory budgeting, public expenditure tracking, citizen report cards, community score cards, social audits, citizen charters, and right to information acts. Author(s): Agarwal, Sanjay; Heltberg, Rasmus; Diachok, Myrtle Source(s): , 12 p., ill. Published: 2009 World bank], [Washington, DC…