Tag: Capacity Building

• 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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  Capacity Building, civil society, decentralization in government, economic development, Jordan, Local Government, private sector, Public administration, training programmes

• Democratic decentralisation and local democracy in South Africa re-examined : quo vadis?

  Abstract: A study of local governance in South Africa reveals that decentralization needs to be formalized and entrenched in local governance, and, what is more important, solutions must be found to the problems of unfunded mandates, lack of technical competence, and inadequate skills. Author(s): Reddy, Purshottama S. Source(s): , Politeia; Vol. 29, No. 3 p.…

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  Capacity Building, decentralization in government, democracy, Fiscal policy, Governance, Local Government, public opinion, public services, South Africa

• Governance & anti-corruption

  Abstract: Combining participatory action-oriented learning, capacity-building tools, the World Bank Institute (WBI) supports countries in improving governance and controlling corruption. This integrated approach is supported by operational research and a comprehensive governance databank. Author(s): WBI [World Bank Institute] Source(s): , Published: 2010 World bank institute (WBI), [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://go.worldbank.org/KUDGZ5E6P0

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  Capacity Building, corrupt practices, data bases, development indicators, Governance

• CAFRAD : African training and research centre in administration for development : Centre Africain de formation et de recherche administratives pour le développement

  Abstract: The African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD) is a Pan African international organization, which was established with the support of UNESCO in 1964. Author(s): CAFRAD Source(s): , Published: 2010 Centre Africain de formation et de recherche administratives pour le développement (CAFRAD), Tangier (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cafrad.org/index.html

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  Africa, Capacity Building, international co-operation, Public administration, research centres, training programmes

• United nations development programme India

  Abstract: UNDP helps strengthen Indian systems, institutions and mechanisms enabling local elected representatives, officials and communities to perform their functions effectively, including planning, implementation and monitoring of decentralized development programmes. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Published: 2010 United nations development programme (UNDP) India, New Delhi (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.undp.org.in/whatwedo/democratic_governance

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  Capacity Building, development assistance, Local Government, popular participation, rural development

• Building capacity for local government to perform

  Abstract: This paper looks at the practitioner’s challenge of building capacity for local government to perform. Five elements that constitute this challenge are identified. They represent the building blocks for local government’s successful performance. Author(s): McGill, Ronald Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG); 6 p. 90-106, ill., tabs Commonwealth journal of local governance…

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  africa south of sahara, Capacity Building, infrastructure, institution building, Local Government, public services

• Local government and good governance : the case of Samoa

  Abstract: The author uses the case of decentralization in Samoa to argue that capacity building for accountability and transparency in local government should take into account sound knowledge and respect of cultural practices and traditions. Author(s): Amosa, Desmond Uelese Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG); 7 p. 7-21, ill. Commonwealth journal of local…

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  Capacity Building, cultural and social anthropology, decentralization in government, Governance, Local Government, Samoa

• Gender and local governance in Pakistan : promoting participation through capacity building

  Abstract: The participation of Pakistani women in local government is low. A comprehensive gender capacity building framework should be developed, based on capacity building and creating an enabling environment within the institutions. Author(s): Jabeen, Nasira; Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad Source(s): , South Asian studies : a research journal of south Asian studies; Vol. 25, No. 2…

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  Capacity Building, gender, institution building, Local Government, Pakistan, women in politics

• Local governance and decentralisation

  Abstract: This initiative is part of the informal development partners working group for local governance and decentralisation (DPWG-LGD). The first pilot training course took place in Brussels in January 2011. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Joint donors’ competence development network (Train4dev.net), [Luxembourg etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.train4dev.net/index.php?id=109

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  Capacity Building, co-operation between organizations, decentralization in government, development assistance, eu, Governance, Local Government

• The state of local government in South Africa : issues, trends and options

  Abstract: The constitutional mandate for local government requires that services to local communities should be provided in a sustainable manner. Municipalities should explore, share and apply best practices. The national government must provide adequate financial and non-financial assistance. Author(s): Koma, S.B. Source(s): , Journal of public administration; Vol. 45, No. 1.1 p. 111-120 Journal of…

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  Capacity Building, finance, legal aspects, Local Government, Public administration, public services, South Africa