Tag: Capacity Building
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FAGLAF : Forum d’action pour la gouvernance locale en Afrique francophone
Abstract: The Local Government Action Forum for Francophone Africa (FAGLAF) was established to promote research in decentralization and local government issues and to foster capacity building through peer-to-peer learning, training programs, and knowledge dissemination. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Forum d’action pour la gouvernance locale en Afrique francophone (FAGLAF), Dakar (French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.faglaf.info/
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CLGF good practice scheme
Abstract: The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Good Practice Scheme seeks to improve the delivery of local authority services through the spread of good practice. The Scheme matches UK councils with an overseas partner. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , Published: 2011 Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF), [London etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.gps.clgf.org.uk/index.cfm
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Participatory development reconsidered
Abstract: Evidence shows that civil participation in decentralization works only marginally, with pro-poor results in poorer, more unequal and remote communities generally lacking. This article identifies some conditions for successful localized pro-poor programme design. Author(s): Mansuri, Ghazala; Rao, Vijayendra Source(s): , Development outreach; special report p. 64-69, ill Development outreach special report Published: 2011 World…
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The Center for people and forests (RECOFTC)
Abstract: RECOFTC is an international organization with a vision of local communities actively managing forests in Asia and the Pacific to ensure optimal social, economic, and environmental benefits. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 The Center for people and forests (RECOFTC), Bangkok (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.recoftc.org/site/
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How to walk the talk : the perspectives of sector staff on implementation of the rural water supply programme in Uganda
Abstract: The decentralized rural water supply programme of Uganda is described and two key issues are highlighted: local political interference and the weak capacity of local governments. The establishment of eight regional units that provide support to local governments seems very promising. Author(s): Quin, Andrew; Balfors, Berit; Kjellén, Marianne Source(s): , Natural resources forum :…
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Local government capacity challenges in post apartheid South Africa : lessons learnt
Abstract: In South Africa, the local level is viewed as the delivery arm of the state, but currently it is characterized by inefficiency, maladministration and corruption. Capacity building should take an integrated view of the institutional, organizational, and human resource dimensions involved. Author(s): Davids, Gregory J. Source(s): , African journal of business management; Vol. 5,…
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Adapting land administration to the institutional framework of customary tenure : the case of peri-urban Ghana
Abstract: Case studies from peri-urban areas in Ghana and participatory GIS are used to demonstrate that customary rights can be recognized by adapting land administration to the institutional framework of customary tenure, provided customary institutions receive sufficient support to undertake LA functions. Author(s): Arko-Adjei, Anthony Source(s): , Sustainable urban areas; 39 255 p., ill., maps,…
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Strengthening intra municipal decentralisation through physical accessibility of services and openness in service delivery : the case of Morogoro municipal council
Abstract: The accessibility of offices and openness of communication of municipal or neighborhood decentralization services was examined in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania. Suggested improvements include: better housing, meeting schedules, community participation, training, and transport allowances. Author(s): Lameck, Wilfred Uronu Source(s): , Journal of public administration and policy research; Vol. 3, No. 5 p. 141-155, ill Journal…
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ARIAL programme : supporting and strengthening local government associations at ACP national and regional levels
Abstract: ARIAL improves the participative power of local governments through the strengthening of its primal representative bodies; the Associations of Local Governments (LGA’s) at national, regional and sub-continental level. Author(s): EU Source(s): , Published: 2011 European commission (EU). ARIAL programme, Brussels (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.arial-programme.eu/
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Decentralization program : towards sustainable good local governance
Abstract: The Decentralization Program (DP) is a joint development effort of the governments of the Philippines and Germany. It aims at improving governance and participatory development to provide for local needs by political decentralization, fiscal decentralization and capacity development. Author(s): GIZ Source(s): , Published: 2011 Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) [etc.], Bonn [etc.] (English…