Tag: decentralization in government
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Strengthening fairness, transparency and accountability in health care priority setting at district level in Tanzania
Abstract: Health care organization and management systems were analysed to explore the challenges of implementing an Accountability for Reasonableness (A4R) approach to priority setting in Tanzania. Despite rhetoric on decentralisation, actual practice in the district involved little community participation. Author(s): Maluka, Stephen Oswald Source(s): , Global health action; vol. 4 11 p., ill., tabs Global…
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Busan and beyond : localising Paris principles for more effective support to decentralisation and local governance reforms
Abstract: A study done by the Working Group on Decentralisation and Local Governance analysed the aid modalities for support to decentralization projects in eight countries. Two-thirds of development cooperation funding is channelled through programme-based approaches (PBA) or multi-donor trust funds. Author(s): Smoke, Paul Source(s): , xii, 42 p., ill., graph, tabs Published: 2011 Development partners…
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Decentralisation in Commonwealth Africa : experiences from Botswana, Cameroon, Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania
Abstract: Case studies of decentralization policies in sub-Saharan Africa are used to inform lessons learned and policy recommendations to guide decision-makers worldwide. It is clear from the analysis that there is no ‘one size fits all’ design of decentralization policy. Author(s): Kathyola, Janet; Job, Oluwatoyin Source(s): , xx, 291 p., ill., tabs, 24 cm Published:…
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Africa platform for development effectiveness : inspiring change
Abstract: The Africa Platform on Development Effectiveness brings consultation, coordination and a common voice to Africa’s development perspectives, strategies and policies focusing on capacity development, aid effectiveness (and local governance), and south-south cooperation. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Africa platform for development effectiveness, [Addis Ababa] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.africa-platform.org/category/news_tags/local_government
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Macroeconomic challenges of fiscal decentralization in Latin America in the aftermath of the global financial crisis
Abstract: This paper discusses how fiscal decentralization is affecting macro-economic management in the main Latin-American countries. Which fiscal reforms could help strengthen fiscal sustainability, minimize the risk of pro-cyclicality at all levels of government, and allow for countercyclical responses? Author(s): Ter-Minassian, Teresa; Jiménez, Juan Pablo Source(s): , Serie macroeconomía del desarrollo; 112 42 p., ill.,…
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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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Responsive institutions : local governance
Abstract: According to this Fast Facts Brochure of UNDP, for poor people to make their voices heard, local institutions of governance are the most important avenue. This is where the poor, women and minorities can participate in governance and influence decisions affecting their lives. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Fast facts [2] p., ill Fast facts…
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Decentralization and governance
Abstract: This paper uses the Bolivian experience to examine how decentralization affects governance, in particular how it might increase political competition, improve public accountability, reduce political instability, and impose incentive-compatible limits on government power, be it at a fiscal risk. Author(s): Faguet, Jean-Paul Source(s): , [Economic organisation and public policy discussion papers; 27 31 p.…
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Improving the implementation of health workforce policies through governance : a review of case studies
Abstract: A study of 4 governance dimensions (including performance, which has an important decentralization component) on human resources for health (HRH) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Governance to improve HRH must be viewed as inseparable from the wider health system and state governance. Author(s): Dieleman, Maria Areke; Shaw, Daniel M.P.; Zwanikken, Prisca Source(s): ,…
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Kigali statement on strengthening local government in eastern Africa
Abstract: In May 2011, ministers and local government representatives from Eastern Africa recognized the significant progress in decentralized governance already being made across the region and noted the extensive commitments to decentralization and strengthening local government. Author(s): Musoni, James Source(s): , 2 p. Published: 2011 Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF), [London etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…