Tag: co-operation between organizations
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Multi-donor support to civil society and engaging with ‘non-traditional’ civil society : a light-touch review of DFID’s portfolio
Abstract: A study of multi-donor models support of ‘non-traditional’ civil society to scale up civil society engagement, including that of local government associations, with the state for enhanced governance and poverty reduction was carried out in Latin America and Asia. Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher; Wells, Adrian; Sharma, Bhavna; Mendizabal, Enrique Source(s): , 66 p., ill., maps,…
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Service provision by a local government association (LGA)
Abstract: A guide on how to decide which services to deliver, how to deliver them and how service delivery can improve the association’s performance. Author(s): Haeften, Ewout Van; Seelt, Barbara Source(s): , 32 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 VNG international, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.vng-international.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/publicationsAndTools/Service_Provision_Engels.pdf
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Municipal partnerships in combating HIV and AIDS : municipal cooperation between Namibia, South Africa and the Netherlands
Abstract: Analyses the relationship between local government and HIV and AIDS, including eight examples of twinning projects between Namibian, South African and Dutch municipalities. Author(s): Meijer, Nienke; Sprangers, Esther Source(s): , 23 p., ill., maps Published: 2007 VNG international, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.vng-international.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/publicationsAndTools/Municipal_Partnerships_in_combating_HIV_and_AIDS_pdf.pdf
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From government decentralization to decentralized governance
Abstract: Over the past decades, good governance came to be seen as transparent, representative, accountable, and participatory. The most successful experiments in decentralization have mobilized the support and commitment of political, governmental, and civic leaders to sustain governance reforms. Author(s): Cheema, G. Shabbir; Rondinelli, Dennis August Source(s): , 20 p. Published: 2007 The Brookings institution,…
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PPP, infrastructure, and decentralization : perspectives for Senegal
Abstract: This article examines the progress of Public-Private Partnerships in Senegal with regard to legal, institutional and regulatory settings, and demonstrates how decentralization could help PPP and boost local infrastructure development. Author(s): Barro, Abdoulaye Source(s): , IP3’s public-private partnership information series; December 6 p., ill IP3’s public-private partnership information series December Published: 2006 Institute for…
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AMBF : Association des municipalités du Burkina Faso
Abstract: The AMBF was established in 1995 as an apolitical body, which supports its members in local governance in a number of administrative matters. Its website provides information on decentralization in Burkina Faso, the activities of AMBF, and current legislation and regulations. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2006 Association des municipalités du Burkina Faso (AMBF), [S.l.]…
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Governance of local economic development in sub-Saharan Africa : who are the dancers and do they act ‘in concert’?
Abstract: This paper is a critical reflection on recent theories of local economic development with special reference to the problematic situation in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Growth coalitions between local governments and private sector actors or community associations may not yet exist in Africa. Author(s): Helmsing, Albertus Hendrikus Johannes Source(s): , Working paper series / Institute…
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Local political and institutional structures and processes : a summary report
Abstract: This paper highlights a number of mechanisms created by communities to promote effective local governance, particularly in rural Africa. The two main questions are whether decentralization has fostered favourable central-local government relationships and inter-local organizational synergies. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): , p. 49-58 draft Published: 2001 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), [New York,…
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Guide for monitoring, evaluation and joint analyses of pluralistic extension support
Abstract: In the context of a discussion of institutional arrangements for extension as outlined in the “Common Framework on Agricultural Extension”, a number of questions are raised with regard to the extent that decentralization may have advanced the Neuchatel agenda of extension reform. Author(s): Christoplos, Ian; Kidd, Andrew Source(s): , 24 p., ill., 24 cm…