Tag: decentralization in government
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Accelerating poverty and vulnerability reduction : trends, opportunities, and constraints
Abstract: The roles of decentralization, local government, and civic participation in poverty alleviation in Indonesia are discussed in a wider context of national development programmes. Author(s): Suryahadi, Asep Source(s): , SMERU working paper 17 p., ill., graphs, tabs SMERU working paper draft Published: 2010 SMERU research institute, Jakarta (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.smeru.or.id/report/workpaper/povertyvulnerabilityreduction/povertyvulnerabilityreduction.pdf
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Local development outlook Cambodia
Abstract: This Executive Summary provides a comprehensive overview of local development trends in Cambodia. It discusses policy, decentralization and governance reforms aimed at reducing disparities and exploiting Cambodia’s enormous potential. Author(s): Crosta, Nicola; Abrams, Julian Source(s): , 34 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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European charter on development cooperation in support of local governance = Chartre européenne de la coopération en matière d’appui à la gouvernance locale
Abstract: The Charter proposes a framework for more coherence and complementarity in the actions of the different actors supporting local governance. It also gives guildelines on applying the Paris Declaration at local level. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Platforma, Paris (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://sites.google.com/site/euchartercooplocal/
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In pursuit of votes : the capture of the allocation of local public goods by the central state in Ghana
Abstract: Using a comparative case study of two districts in northern Ghana, it is shown that the rationale of partisan politics of the central state is expressed through an informal model of vote buying. Ignoring this may undermine the current efforts to reform decentralized public-resource allocation. Author(s): Horowitz, Leah; Palaniswamy, Nethra Source(s): , IFPRI discussion…
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International cooperation in local governance and decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean : an initial mapping
Abstract: This is a general overview and reference for international co-operation in local governance and decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also seeks to contribute to effective, realistic and broad action in local governance and decentralization. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , 84 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 United nations development programme (UNDP), [Panamá] (English…
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Mobilising tax revenue to finance development : the case for property taxation in Francophone Africa
Abstract: The design and implementation of property tax systems in West Africa as a source of national or municipal revenue is analysed. Development partners could support tax reform through capacity building in the areas of fiscal decentralisation, governance, skills, ICT, collection, and enforcement. Author(s): Monkam, Nara F. Source(s): , Working paper / University of Pretoria;…
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Participatory service delivery processes with reference to the rural-urban divide of South Africa’s municipalities
Abstract: This article reviews public participation in South Africa’s Local Government development planning framework, referred to as the Integrated Development Plan (IDP). It highlights the policy and legislative framework that informs public participation using selected cases in the country. Author(s): Mubangizi, Betty C. Source(s): , Administratio publica; Vol. 18, Issue 2 p. 148-165, ill., tabs…
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An analytical framework for assessing decentralized local governance and the local public sector
Abstract: This comparative decentralization assessment framework guides a rapid assessment of a country’s local public sector, including its political-administrative structures, its system of intergovernmental relations and the financing of the country’s decentralized local governments. Author(s): Boex, Jamie; Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , IDG working paper; 2010-06 36 p., ill., tabs IDG working paper 2010-06 Published: 2010…
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Forest governance reforms in eastern Africa : a comparative analysis of institutional, livelihood and forest sustainability outcomes
Abstract: Author(s): Banana, A.Y. Source(s): , 29 p., ill., graphs, map, tabs Published: 2010 Indiana university. Digital library of the commons (DLC), [Bloomington, IN (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://dlc.dlib.indiana.edu/dlc/bitstream/handle/10535/7279/1230.pdf
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The Local public sector initiative : strengthening public services, achieving development, empowering people over the public sector
Abstract: The Local Public Sector Initiative (LPSI) was initiated in December 2010 by the Urban Institute Center on International Development and Governance to promote international development and strengthen public sector governance worldwide. The focus is on decentralization and local governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Local public sector initiative (LPSI), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: /…