Tag: Capacity Building

• Civic participation in local governance : governance module

  Abstract: This module on civic participation in local governance covers: (1) the meaning and relevance of local governance; (2) the concept and relevance of participation; (3) case studies and best practices of policies, mechanisms, and incentives for participation and accountability at the local level. Author(s): Gonzalez De Asis, Maria; Acuña-Alfaro, Jairo Source(s): , 21 p.,…

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  January 1, 2002

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  accountability, Capacity Building, civil society, institution building, Local Government, popular participation

• Concept of fiscal decentralization and worldwide overview

  Abstract: This is the introductory module of the World Bank Institute’s (WBI’s) Fiscal Decentralization (FD) program. It emphasizes that fiscal decentralization is a complex issue. The legal, constitutional, and administrative frameworks in each country all have a bearing on the outcome of its application. Author(s): Ebel, Robert D.; Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , 64 p., ill.,…

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  January 1, 2002

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  administrative aspects, Capacity Building, decentralization in government, Fiscal policy, legal aspects, Public administration, world bank

• Projects

  Abstract: In this project database one can find all project activities of the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) including projects on governance, decentralization, local government, institution and capacity building. One can search on keywords, year and project status. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2001 Royal tropical institute (KIT), Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://search.kit.nl/vivisimo/cgi-bin/query-meta.exe?&v:project=kit-website-en&query=keyword%3Adecentralization%20OR%20keyword%3Agovernance%20OR%20keyword%3Apartication&binning-state=8%3d%3dProjects%0a&

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  January 1, 2001

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  Capacity Building, data bases, Governance, institution building, Local Government, project activities

• Fiscal decentralisation in Tanzania : for better or for worse?

  Abstract: An important component of local government reform in Tanzania is to increase the fiscal autonomy of local authorities. There is a risk that, in the absence of capacity building and improved integrity, increased autonomy will increase mismanagement and corruption. Author(s): Fjeldstad, Odd-Helge Source(s): , Working paper / Development studies and human rights, Chr. Michelsen…

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  January 1, 2001

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  Capacity Building, corrupt practices, decentralization in government, Fiscal policy, Local Government, local taxation, tanzania, tax revenues, taxation

• Africa local government action forum (ALGAF)

  Abstract: This interactive initiative, which was launched in August 2000 following the Africities Summit held in Windhoek, Namibia in May 2000, provides an accessible platform for dialogue on key issues that impact on the performance of local governments. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2000 Africa Caribbean Pacific local government platform (ACPLGP), [Brussels] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…

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  January 1, 2000

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  Capacity Building, ethiopia, ghana, information networks, international co-operation, Kenya, Local Government, rwanda, tanzania, Uganda, zimbabwe

• Decentralization briefing notes

  Abstract: These overviews cover decentralization issues such as: rationale for decentralization; political, fiscal, and administrative aspects; participation; transfers and grants; capacity building; service delivery in health, education, water supply and infrastructure; and, equity and transparency. Author(s): Litvack, Jennie; Seddon, Jessica; Ahmad, Junaid Source(s): , WBI working papers x, 99 p., ill., tabs WBI working papers…

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  January 1, 1999

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  accountability, Capacity Building, civil society, decentralization in government, economic growth, education, Fiscal policy, health, infrastructure, popular participation, poverty alleviation, Public administration, public services, social justice, water supply

• Capacity.org : a gateway on capacity development : [e-journal] / European centre for development policy management

  Abstract: Capacity.org is a web magazine-cum-portal for practitioners and policy makers working on capacity development in international cooperation in the South. Author(s): ECDPM Source(s): , Published: 1999 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), Maastricht (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.capacity.org/en/journal/archives/(offset)/30

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  January 1, 1999

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  Capacity Building, development policy, Governance

• Capacity.org : a gateway on capacity development

  Abstract: Capacity.org is a web magazine-cum-portal intended for practitioners and policy-makers who work in or on capacity development in international cooperation in the South. Author(s): ECDPM Source(s): , Published: 1999 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), Maastricht (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.capacity.org/

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  January 1, 1999

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• Best practices and local leadership programme

  Abstract: The Best Practices and Local Leadership Programme (BLP) was established in 1997 to make use of information and networking in support of implementation of the Habitat Agenda. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , Published: 1997 United nations human settlements programme (UN-Habitat), Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?cid=374&catid=34&typeid=24&subMenuId=0

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  January 1, 1997

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  Capacity Building, Governance, urban areas

• Decentralization in developing countries : a review of recent experience

  Abstract: Decentralization – whether as deconcentration, delegation, or devolution – has had mixed results. The right scale, sufficient time, and adequate training determine success. The process must be accompanied by a shift in the orientation of central bureaucracy from control to facilitation and support. Author(s): Rondinelli, Dennis August; Nellis, John R.; Cheema, G. Shabbir Source(s):…

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  January 1, 1983

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  bureaucracy, Capacity Building, decentralization in government, decision-making, Local Government, Public administration