Tag: budgeting
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Participatory budgeting in Africa : a training companion : with cases from eastern and southern Africa : vol. I: concepts and principles
Abstract: This manual aims to build the capacity of local governments in Africa to introduce and apply participatory budgeting techniques. It notes the benefits of participatory budgeting in supporting effective transparency and accountability in local government, notably where corruption has been an issue. Author(s): Matovu, George; Mumvuma, Takawira Source(s): , xiv, 67 p., ill., graphs,…
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In the know : using information to make better decisions : a discussion paper
Abstract: Buidling on the experiences on the UK Audit Commission, this paper aims to encourage people to think about the information they use whenever they make decisions, arguing that the quality and cost of public services depend upon those decisions. Author(s): Source(s): , 49 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2008 Audit commission, London (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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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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Beyond elections : an online documentary
Abstract: This documentary takes you across the Americas, from Venezuela’s communal councils to Brazil’s participatory budgeting and from grassroots movements to cooperatives, to clarify the nature of democracy. Author(s): Fox, Michael; Leindecker, Sílvia Source(s): , 2:34 min., ill. Published: 2008 Estreito Meios, [S.l.] (English; Spanish ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.beyondelections.com/2008/07/beyond-elections-documentary-coming.html
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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…