Tag: Capacity Building
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VNG international’s Local government capacity programme
Abstract: The 2012-2016 plan for the Local Government Capacity Programme (LGCP) Programme of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) is outlined. The consequences of the new priorities of Dutch international development policy (water, agriculture, security, reproductive health) are highlighted. Author(s): VNG Source(s): , 10 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 VNG international, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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More than you can handle : decentralization and spending ability of Peruvian municipalities
Abstract: The importance of factors known to affect the success of decentralization are examined, using the case of Peru. The main factor in spending ability was the adequacy of the budget with respect to local capacity, which confirms the need for both gradual decentralization and capacity building. Author(s): Loayza, Norman V.; Rigolini, Jamele; Calvo-González, Oscar…
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Visions center for strategic and development studies
Abstract: The Vision Center’s work on decentralization and local development, where it has conducted workshops and trainings to government ministries/entities local government/communities and civic organisations, has led to dialogues between the public-private-community sectors of Jordan. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Visions center for strategic and development studies, Amman (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.jordanvisions.org/en/home.php
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What makes the Bangladesh Local government engineering department (LGED) so effective? : complementarity between LGED capacity and donor capacity development support : revisiting the capacity development approach through comparative case analysis
Abstract: LGED is the organization in charge of planning and implementing rural, urban and small scale water resources infrastructure development projects in Bangladesh. It also provides technical support to local government institutions and stakeholder capacity building. Author(s): Fujita, Yasuo Source(s): , JICA-RI working paper; 27 49 p., ill., tabs JICA-RI working paper 27 Published: 2011…
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Councillor’s orientation : reference manual
Abstract: This manual of the Ministry of Local Government and Housing, Zambia, provides councillors and council officials with a clear understanding of governance, budgeting, planning, implementation, and monitoring. It is intended to enhance transparency and accountabity. Author(s): Zambia Source(s): , ii, 151 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 Local government association of Zambia (LGAZ), [Lusaka…
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Uganda local government association
Abstract: The main thrust of the ULGA lies in providing good and effective services to the members. In this respect, the Association has provided legal and planning services on demand to members. In addition, the Association has managed to run its own information dissemination programmes. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Uganda local government association (ULGA),…
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Information on local government in Africa : North-south local government co-operation programme
Abstract: The North-South Local Government Programme is coordinated by the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities (AFLRA). It aims to strengthen the capacities of local government to provide basic public services and to promote good governance and local democracy. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Association of Finnish local and regional authorities, Helsinki (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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LOGOTRI : network of local government training and research institutes in Asia and the Pacific
Abstract: LOGOTRI is the Network of Local Government Training and Research Institutes in Asia and the Pacific. Its members are both governmental, autonomous and private sector institutions and organizations involved primarily in local government training and research. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 LOGOTRI, Pokhara (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.logotri.net/
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Participants’ kit : harmonisation, decentralisation and local governance : prepared on behalf of the informal Development partners working group on local governance and decentralisation (DPWG-LGD)
Abstract: This training kit gives an overview of the state-of-the-art knowledge on harmonization, decentralization and local governance that are essential for understanding how local governance and decentralisation processes can be designed, supported and monitored in a harmonised manner. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane Source(s): , 156 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Train4dev.net, [Wageningen] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Municipal development partnership eastern and southern Africa (MDP-ESA) : a partnership enabling local government capacity
Abstract: The partnership is a hands-on capacity building facility with the aim of enabling effective self-governance at local level in Sub-Saharan Africa. It promotes alternative development approaches to problems that affect local authorities by placing emphasis on ownership and direct participation. Author(s): MDP Source(s): , Published: 2011 Municipal development partnership eastern and southern Africa (MDP-ESA),…