Tag: budgeting
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Capacity building for participatory planning and budgeting in Africa : initiatives and strategic perspectives
Abstract: Capacity building will be necessary to balance top-down and local-level bottom-up participatory planning and budgeting in decentralized management. Capacity building institutions must position themselves to play a facilitative role. Author(s): Matovu, George Source(s): , 13 p. Published: 2006 United nations public administration network (UNPAN)], [New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/UN/UNPAN023884.pdf
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Participatory budgeting toolkit for local governments in Albania
Abstract: This toolkit documents best practice from the experience of local actors and is based on draft manuals that were prepared for this pilot project by Albanian partners. Participatory budgeting (PB) brings local communities closer to the decision-making process around the public budget. Author(s): Srinivasan, Radhika Source(s): , 42 p., ill., map, tabs Published: 2006…
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Participatory evaluation and budgetary processes
Abstract: This paper presents a conceptual overview of decentralization and popular participation, and describes the steps taken in the participatory evaluation of decentralization and how a participatory budgeting process was set up in two rural communities in Senegal. Author(s): Guèye, Bara Source(s): , Issue paper / Drylands programme, IIED; 135 36 p., ill., tabs, 22…
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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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Resources, citizen engagements and democratic local governance (ReCitE) : a topic guide
Abstract: Different aspects of citizen engagement in budget processes are reviewed, including resource raising, budget allocation, tracking and monitoring, and NGO engagement. A basic guide to the 5 different stages of the budget cycle is provided. Author(s): Navarro Mangad, Marina Source(s): , Workshop document series 69 p., ill., graphs, tabs Workshop document series Published: 2004…
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72 Frequently asked questions about participatory budgeting
Abstract: The manual intends to respond in a direct and practical way to the general question of how best to implement a Participatory Budget. Case studies from 14 illustrative cities in Latin America and Europe are presented as examples. Author(s): Cabannes, Yves; Huber, Richard Source(s): , Urban governance toolkit series 86 p., ill., graphs, tabs…
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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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Public sector underpinnings of service reform
Abstract: The three institutional structures likely to influence service delivery the most are budgets, decentralization, and public administration. Decentralization is not magic. Allocating more responsibilities to subnational governments does not itself transform service delivery. Author(s): Devarajan, Shantayanan Source(s): World development report; (2004), p. 180-202, ill., graphs, tabs World development report (2004) Published: 2003 World bank],…
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Participatory budgeting in Villa El Salvador
Abstract: The participatory budgeting process in Villa El Salvador is considered an instrument in the implementation of the urban development plan. Despite weaknesses in the process, it can be considered an innovative experience in participatory local governance. Author(s): Hordijk, Michaela Source(s): PLA notes; (2002)44, p. 12-15, ill., tabs PLA notes (2002)44 Published: 2002 Council for…