Tag: Capacity Building
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Supporting the capacity of organisations at community level : an exploration of issues, methods and principles for good practice
Abstract: Best practices for organizational capacity building of community-based organizations are provided and principles to guide future interventions and areas for future research are highlighted. Author(s): Wright-Revolledo, Katie Source(s): , Occasional paper series / INTRAC; 48 31 p., ill., tabs Occasional paper series / INTRAC 48 Published: 2007 International NGO training and research centre (INTRAC),…
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Capacity assessment methodology : user’s guide
Abstract: The Guide provides UNDP and other development practitioners with an overview of UNDP’s approach to capacity development and capacity assessment and step-by-step guidance to conducting a capacity assessment using UNDP’s “default” Capacity Assessment Framework and Supporting Tool. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , 77 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 United nations development programme (UNDP), New…
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Strengthening capacity for local WASH governance
Abstract: This briefing note looks at ways that decentralized bodies can be strengthened to carry out their new functions better, so that people gain access to safe water and sanitation services. Author(s): McIntyre, Peter Source(s): , 8 p., ill. Published: 2006 IRC international water and sanitation centre, Delft (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.irc.nl/redir/content/download/28952/302264/file/001_Capacity%20development.pdf
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Technical and institutional capacity in local organisations to manage decentralised forest resources in Uganda
Abstract: The technical and institutional capacity in selected local organizations (community, government) to manage decentralized forest resources in Uganda was examined. None of them had either the legal mandate or sufficient human and physical resources to govern forest resources well. Author(s): Turyahabwe, N. Source(s): , Southern African forestry journal; 208 p. 63-78, ill., map, tabs…
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Towards a basic health-sector information system for municipal actors
Abstract: This report describes the authors’ experience developing a minimum health-information package (SIEC-S) to enable local government and the community health associations (ASACOs) to assume their new responsibilities and to be actively involved in managing public health. Author(s): Toonen, Jurrien; Dao, Dramane; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , iv, 16 p., ill., graphs, tabs draft Published:…
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Community driven development (CDD) : toolkit for national stocktaking and review
Abstract: This toolkit emphasizes the need for coherent action in all five dimensions of community driven development: community empowerment; empowerment of local government; realignment of central and national sectors; accountability; and capacity development. Author(s): Heemskerk, Willem; Campen, Wim Van; Baltissen, Gerard Source(s): , iii, 77 p., ill., tabs 3rd draft Published: 2006 Royal tropical institute…
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Building sustainable local development through participatory governance and sub-national capacity development : why development and international support failures in Africa?
Abstract: The author describes the conditions for successful decentralization and good local governance, leading to poverty reduction and local economic development. Strengthening local governments and promoting civil society organizations and small and medium enterprises are named as key requirements. Author(s): Massuanganhe, Israel Jacob Source(s): , 6 p. Published: 2006 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF)…
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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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Decentralization and district development : participatory & multi-sectoral framework for decentralized policies and local development strategies addressed to Millennium development goals : consolidated review of case studies, regional experiences, best practices and evidences based on UNCDF & UNDP support in Mozambique
Abstract: The document is an integrated and multi-sectoral policy paper that provides a general framework for mainstreaming sectoral decentralization into local development with special emphasis on the eradication of poverty, accountability, participation, and capacity building. Author(s): Massuanganhe, Israel Jacob Source(s): , Working paper / UNCDF & UNDP; 3 vi, 47 p., ill., graphs, tabs Working…