Tag: Capacity Building
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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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MSP resource portal : building your capacity to facilitate Multi-stakeholder processes and social learning
Abstract: This portal provides access to information on how to facilitate participatory learning processes with various stakeholders. This includes material relating to rural development processes, sustainable resource management or participatory community development. Author(s): WUR Source(s): , Published: 2004 Wageningen UR, Wageningen (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://portals.wi.wur.nl/msp/
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Local governance barometer
Abstract: IDASA is an independent public interest organization committed to promoting sustainable democracy. It assists with building institutions of governance in eighteen countries in Africa. This is achieved extensively at local and national levels. Author(s): IDASA Source(s): , Published: 2004 Institute for democracy in South Africa (IDASA), [Pretoria etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.idasa.org.za/mailer/NewsletterSource.asp?NID=246&LanguageCode=en
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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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Municipalities and finance : a sourcebook for capacity building
Abstract: [Limited preview] This sourcebook provides solutions for building municipal finance capacity in development contexts . With increasing decentralization, finance and the effective delivery of services at the local level, particularly for the poor, are critical issues for local governments. Author(s): Blore, Ian; Devas, Nick; Slater, Richard Source(s): , xix, 179 p., ill., tabs limited…
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Making local economic development strategies : a trainer’s manual
Abstract: The trainer’s guide highlights the fundamental concepts, tools and instruments necessary for developing and implementing local economic strategies and action plans, and provides suggestions and guidance on how the trainer can, and should, organize the delivery of the five training modules. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , 1 file Published: 2004 World bank. Urban development…
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Sector-wide approaches and decentralisation strategies pulling in opposite directions? : a case study from Uganda
Abstract: The importance of the local government component in sector-wide approaches (SWAps) is often overlooked or underplayed, which undermines the very principles guiding SWAps. This needs not be so. This study aims to shed some light on this complex question in the context of Uganda. Author(s): Kasumba, George; Land, Anthony Source(s): , viii, 35 p.,…