Tag: Capacity Building
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Delivering the goods : building local government capacity to achieve the Millennium development goals : a practitioner’s guide from UNCDF experience in least developed countries
Abstract: Guide presenting guidelines, lessons and practical experiences to inform practitioners on the front line, charged with designing, implementing or supporting programmes aimed at building local government capacities for local development. Author(s): Shotton, Roger; Winter, Mike Source(s): , xiv, 245 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2005 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), New York, NY…
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Building capacities for monitoring and evaluating decentralisation and local governance in West Africa : facilitating capitalisation and learning : methodological guidance for the preparation of case studies
Abstract: The purpose of this methodological note is to provide guidance for authors in phase 1 of a multi-organizational activity in the field of capacity building in M&E. It is meant to ensure that the selected approaches and experiences will be presented in a user-friendly and concise form. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane; Le Bay, Sonia; Baser,…
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Local government and public service reform initiative – LGI
Abstract: LGI is working to promote democratic and effective local government and public administration, and to advance policy analysis as a tool for decision making in public affairs. Author(s): Hungary Source(s): , Published: 2005 Local government and public service reform initiative (LGI), Budapest (English; Hungarian ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://lgi.osi.hu/
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Supporting capacity development for sustainable land administration infrastructures
Abstract: The need for good land administration is discussed and recommendations for institutional development to facilitate the design and implementation of efficient land administration models and to support good governance are provided. Author(s): Enemark, Stig Source(s): , 10 p., ill., tabs Published: 2005 Aalborg university, Aalborg (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://vbn.aau.dk/files/623353/SE_UNRCCA_2005_Supporting.pdf
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Capacity building for decentralised education service delivery in Ethiopia and Pakistan : a comparative analysis : a study prepared for the project Capacity, change and performance
Abstract: This discussion paper summarizes the main features of the two cases. It identifies factors that appear to matter most in the relationship of change, capacity and performance, and with regard to the feasibility of building effective capacity for devolved education service delivery. Author(s): Watson, David; Yohannes, Lissane; Khan, Adnan Qadir Source(s): , ECDPM discussion…
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Centre for the future state
Abstract: The centre conducts research on how to increase the effectiveness, accountability and responsiveness of public authority in poorer countries, and thus contribute to reducing poverty. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2005 Centre for the future state (CFS), Brighton (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www2.ids.ac.uk/gdr/cfs/
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Toolkit of local government capacity-building programmes
Abstract: This toolkit has been developed particularly for National Associations of local authorities in Eastern Europe. However, it draws on capacity-building programmes with origins in a number of member states and may be relevant to other countries seeking to build capacity in local government. Author(s): CE Source(s): , [268] p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2005…
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Key competencies for improving local governance
Abstract: The Local Elected Leadership (LEL) series presents two roles and ten competencies essential for the effective performance of elected officials. The series contains many training exercises and tools that can be used as practical on-the-job guide. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , Local elected leadership (LEL) series 4 vols Local elected leadership (LEL) series Published: 2005…
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Organizational legitimacy, capacity and capacity development : paper
Abstract: In international development settings legitimacy of often externally introduced innovations or reforms is crucial. Isomorphism dynamics and the socially constructed nature of legitimacy are key dimensions in the analysis of organizational capacity and capacity-building. Author(s): Brinkerhoff, Derick W. Source(s): , 22 cm, ill., tabs Published: 2005 University of Kansas. Public management research association (PMRA)],…
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Decentralization and agricultural development : introduction to the training path on decentralization and agricultural development : thematic overview
Abstract: These modules could be of interest to a broad audience of policy analysts, decision makers, development practitioners, and training institutions. The modules deal with decentralization of: (1) agricultural services; (2) rural financial services; and (3) input supply and marketing services. Author(s): Lai, K.C.; Cistulli, Vito Source(s): , 6 p., ill. Published: 2005 EASYPol :…