Tag: budgeting
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Strengthening local government budgeting and accountability
Abstract: The role of budgeting as a critical tool in decentralization reform is discussed, highlighting problems that might impede successful local government budget development and implementation. Particularly important are the legal and budgetary instruments that require input from local community members. Author(s): Schaeffer, Michael; Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , Policy research working paper; 4767 23 p.,…
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction : a review of the linkages in Tanzania and the international literature
Abstract: The Local Government Reform Programme in Tanzania is analysed. It is shown that the service-delivery role of local government was strengthened. Enhanced grass-roots democracy and participation of the poor have led to improved local finances for poverty-reducing measures. Author(s): Braathen, Einar Source(s): , Norad report : discussion; 22b 56 p., ill., tabs Norad report…
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Durban seminar focuses on participatory budgeting : participatory budgeting in Uganda hailed
Abstract: An overview of a seminar on participatory budgeting was that held in Durban, South Africa, in March 2008 is presented. The outputs for the seminar included the launching of the Africa-Latin America Mutual Learning Initiative on Participatory Budgeting and project proposals on peer-to-peer learning. Author(s): Matovu, George Source(s): , Local government perspectives : promoting…
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LOGTAFA : amélioration de la transparence et la rédevabilités du gouvernement local en Afrique francophone : initiative Banque mondiale : Burkina Faso, Guinée (Conakry) et Rwanda : première phase
Abstract: LOGTAFA is a programme to improve the transparency and accountability in Francophone Africa. It identifies governance good practices implemented by local governments in the key phases of the programming process budgeting, service delivery, procurement and audit/follow-up evaluation and monitoring. Author(s): KIT Source(s): , [6] p. Published: 2008 Royal tropical institute (KIT), Amsterdam (French ISBN/ISSN:…
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Promoting transparency and accountability in the health sector : civil society participation in health sector planning, budgeting and monitoring
Abstract: AGHA, a health rights advocacy organization in Uganda, developed a tool for monitoring resource use at the district and national level to collect data about health sector planning, and budgeting, CSO participation in planning, access to health information, and general management issues. Author(s): Source(s): , iv, 36 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2008 Action…
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Our money, our responsibility : a citizens’ guide to monitoring government expenditures
Abstract: The basic ideas that civil society groups need to begin monitoring budget expenditures are provided. The overall budget process is explained, followed by a close-up look at the stages in which civil society groups can track and monitor expenditures. Author(s): Ramkumar, Vivek Source(s): , x, 166 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 International budget project…
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Facilitating evidence-based and gender-responsive budgeting through the use of CBMS : lessons from pilot projects
Abstract: Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) is a low-cost system for collecting local data on core poverty indicators. Pilots in the Philippines and Senegal combined it with gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) to facilitate gender-responsive and participatory planning and budgeting. Author(s): Budlender, Debbie; Melesse, Martha; Reyes, Celia Source(s): , 13 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 United nations capital…
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Fiscal decentralization in Kenya : the constituency development fund and the growth of government : [paper]
Abstract: This paper explores the financial implications of fiscal decentralization policies on the central government’s operating budget in Kenya. In many cases, local services (e.g. health clinics) were started locally to be maintained and operated by the central government. Author(s): Bagaka, Obuya Source(s): , MPRA paper; 11813 42 p., ill., graphs, tabs MPRA paper 11813…
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Local democracy in action : a civil society perspective on local governance in South Africa
Abstract: A framework for evaluating local governance in South Africa is outlined. It looks at three interrelated aspects: democracy, responsiveness, accountability; equitable service delivery and poverty reduction; and planning and budgeting. Author(s): Van Donk, Mirjam Source(s): , 104 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2008 Good governance learning network (GGLN), Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…