Tag: Capacity Building
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Decentralization and local governance in Asia and the Pacific
Abstract: The UNDP Regional Centre in Bangkok is engaged in 3 focal areas: (1) strengthening local democratic governance; (2) achieving the MDGs at the local level; and (3) decentralized governance in conflict and post-crisis situations. RDLG/1/9 Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Published: 2007 United nations development programme (UNDP). Asia-Pacific regional centre, Bangkok [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Suporting capacities for integrated local development
Abstract: This note provides a concise overview of the capacity challenges involved in local development and potential ways to address them. It shows where capacity development investments and efforts could be focused, rather than set solutions or a detailed roadmap. Author(s): Amawi, Abla; Wignaraja, Kanni Source(s): , UNDP practice note 38 p. UNDP practice note…
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Bridging the macro-micro gap : micro-meso-macro linkages in the context of sector-wide approaches
Abstract: The positive, local effects of sector-wide approaches are not yet sufficiently evident. Macro-micro linkages should be strengthened by addressing gaps in the policy dialogue, effective monitoring of performance at service delivery level, and better interaction with a wide range of stakeholders. Author(s): Reesch, Ellen Van Source(s): , [A rich menu for the poor :…
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Strengthening national training capabilities for better local governance and urban development (2002-2007) : final report
Abstract: This report gives an overview of the capacity building efforts of UN-HABITAT and its partners covering a period of slightly over five years. It summarizes completed project outputs, activities and results of the project. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , v, 108 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2007 United nations human settlements programme (UN-Habitat), [Nairobi]…
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Municipalities in figures : needs and realities : the experiences of SNV Mali and PACT/GTZ : [case study]
Abstract: Lessons are drawn from 11 case studies in West Africa after analysing different approaches for strengthening the capacities of local government to monitor and evaluate the outcomes of reform processes concerned with the democratic control of local governance structures. Author(s): Lodenstein, Elsbet; Caspari, Ulrich; Dumont, Florence Source(s): , 31 p., ill., maps, tabs Published:…
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Building capacity for decentralized local development in Chad : civil society groups and the role of nonformal adult education
Abstract: The lack of local capacity to capitalize on the potential of decentralization in Chad was investigated and the role that intermediate NGOs are beginning to play for local capacity development in the Sahelian region was examined. Author(s): Liebert, Gary P. Source(s): , viii, 222 p., ill., tabs, 22 cm facs Published: 2007 UMI, Ann…
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Sustaining non-governmental organization : a financing strategy
Abstract: The marketing and networking strategy of a non-governmental organization that works to enhance the capabilities of civil society in Tanzania is outlined. It intends to strengthen its activities aimed at capacity building of local government institutions. Author(s): Mwasha-Sithebe, Grace J. Source(s): , viii, 114 p. Published: 2007 University of KwaZulu-Natal, [Durban] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…