Tag: Capacity Building
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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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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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Decentralization and poverty reduction : does it work?
Abstract: The link between decentralized governance and human development is examined. The focus of decentralization should be more on the actual development process and the capacities of those that decentralization intends to help instead of the formal, administrative, and political aspects. Author(s): Katsiaouni, Olympios Source(s): , 24 p. Published: 2003 United nations public administration network…