Tag: Capacity Building
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LED knowledge : the global resource site for local economic development
Abstract: LED Knowledge is an ILO initiative to facilitate access to resources and training materials developed by local economic development experts and practitioners at the global level with the objective of improving knowledge sharing and the exchange of experiences. Author(s): ILO Source(s): , Published: 2008 International labour organization (ILO) [etc.], Genève [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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United nations public administration network (UNPAN)
Abstract: UNPAN wants to establish an internet-based network linking regional and national institutions devoted to public administration, thus facilitating information exchange, experience sharing, and training on public sector policy and management for capacity building and better public administration. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 United nations public administration network (UNPAN), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Capacity development
Abstract: The key concepts and basic principles underlying the UNDP approach to supporting capacity development are introduced, the 4 core priority issues are outlined, and the 5 steps of the capacity development process are described. Author(s): Wignaraja, Kanni Source(s): , UNDP practice note 30 p., ill., graphs UNDP practice note Published: 2008 United nations development…
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ECDPM : European centre for development policy management
Abstract: ECDPM contributes to the search for home-grown governance strategies at local, national, regional and continental levels in Africa and strengthens the EU capacity to programme, implement, monitor and evaluate governance support. Author(s): ECDPM Source(s): , Published: 2008 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), [Maastricht etc.] (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ecdpm.org/Web_ECDPM/Web/Content/Navigation.nsf/Index2?ReadForm
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Civil society building : an academic-practitioner cooperation to strengthen civil society building efforts
Abstract: This Knowledge Programme on Civil Society Building (CSB) is an academic-practitioner cooperation to strengthen CSB efforts. It aims to contribute to the wider debate on how to best strengthen civil society to empower the most marginalized groups in society. Author(s): HIVOS; ISS; Erasmus Universiteit Source(s): , Published: 2008 Humanist institute for cooperation with developing…
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Giving local government a more central place in development : an examination of donor support for decentralisation
Abstract: Funding is critical for running local governments, and calls for fiscal decentralization and aligned donor support. Capacity building is needed for all those involved in the process at all levels. Specific attention has to be paid to empowering the poor in local communities. Author(s): Nibbering, Jan Willem; Swart, Rolf Source(s): , [A rich menu…
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Local government strengthening capacity : a review of measures taken in the last fifteen years
Abstract: The historical context, within which local government has evolved in South Africa, is narrated and the measures and programmes introduced to empower the developmental capacity of municipalities is analysed. The weaknesses of capacity building programmes and local planning processes are identified. Author(s): Ndletyana, Mcebisi; Muzondidya, James; Naidoo, Vinothan Source(s): , 41 p., ill., graphs,…
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Assessing decentralisation and local governance in West Africa : taking stock of strengthening the monitoring and evaluation capacity of local actors
Abstract: This document examines a number of initiatives to build the capacity of local stakeholders to monitor and evaluate decentralisation and local governance processes in a participatory way. Incl. case studies from Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali and Niger. Author(s): Le Bay, Sonia; Loquai, Christiane Source(s): , 271 p., ill., maps, tabs, 25 cm Published: 2008…