Tag: cambodia
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Local development outlook Cambodia
Abstract: This Executive Summary provides a comprehensive overview of local development trends in Cambodia. It discusses policy, decentralization and governance reforms aimed at reducing disparities and exploiting Cambodia’s enormous potential. Author(s): Crosta, Nicola; Abrams, Julian Source(s): , 34 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Citizens’ participation and local governance in South East Asia
Abstract: A paper looking at the successes, lessons and challenges of opening up local governance to poor people in four Southeast Asian Countries: Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia and Thailand. Author(s): One World Action Source(s): , 15 p., ill. Published: 2008 One world action, London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.eldis.org/vfile/upload/1/document/0807/citizens_participation_SEA.pdf
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Promoting local governance & decentralisation in Asia : highlights from UNCDF experience
Abstract: The activities of UNCDF in the field of local governance and decentralization in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Yemen are highlighted. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , [26] p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2007 United nations development programme (UNDP)], New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.undp.org.bd/library/presentation/2007-02-08%20-%20UNDP%20Dhaka%20pres_Local%20Gov.pps#256,1,PROMOTING LOCAL GOVERNANCE & DECENTRALISATION…
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Communities, livelihoods, and natural resources : action research and policy change in Asia
Abstract: By presenting field reports of innovative approaches to poverty reduction and sustainable resource use, it provides practitioners with models of good practice in participatory, community-based resource management and contributes to broader learning in NRM policy. Author(s): Tyler, Stephen R. Source(s): , [341] p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2006 International development research centre (IDRC)…
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The challenges of decentralisation design in Cambodia
Abstract: Since 2001, Cambodia has embarked on its decentralization reform but a number of challenges remain, including the risk of bureaucratization, lack of accountability, the lack of linkage between decentralization and deconcentration, and the lack of capacity building and peer learning between communes. Author(s): Rusten, Caroline Source(s): , Monograph / Cambodia development resource institute; 1…
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction : from lessons learned to policy action, 29-30 September 2004 at OECD headquarters : room documents
Abstract: A workshop on decentralization and poverty reduction was held at OECD headquarters in September 2004. Case studies from Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ghana, India, and Uganda were provided and papers on the role of development assistance were presented. Author(s): OECD Development Centre Source(s): , Published: 2004 [Organisation for economic co-operation and development] (OECD), Paris (English…
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Environment, livelihoods and local institutions : decentralization in mainland Southeast Asia
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the decentralization of natural resources decision-making and management in mainland Southeast Asia during the past 20 years. Based on seven case studies, the report analyzes the implications of these reforms for upland ecosystems and livelihoods. Author(s): Dupar, Mairi; Badenoch, Nathan; Dang Thanh, Ha Source(s): , v, 77 p.,…