Tag: decentralization in government
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Making decentralized coastal zone management work in Indonesia : case studies of Kabupaten Konawe and Kabupaten Pangkajene dan Kepulauan
Abstract: This dissertation calls for better understanding of the role of various forms of accountability in decentralized coastal zone management in Indonesia, and its linkage with local-central governance arrangements. Author(s): Siry, Hendra Yusran Source(s): , xxvi, 367 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 Australian national university (ANU), Canberra (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://dspace.anu.edu.au/bitstream/1885/49360/2/02whole.pdf.pdf
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Gerrymandering decentralization : political selection of grants-financed local jurisdictions
Abstract: This article describes a model that shows how decentralization in developing countries may fuel vote-buying, patronage, and pork-barrel politics, especially in political economy contexts that are inimical to organization of citizens for the broad public interest. Author(s): Khemani, Stuti Source(s): , 30 p., ill., tab draft Published: 2009 Columbia university. Initiative for policy dialogue…
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Local government association of Zambia
Abstract: The LGAZ wants to achieve a democratic and participative local government, more responsive to the needs and aspirations of the citizens and assists local authorities through advocacy, sharing knowledge, building capacity and forging partnerships in public, civil society and private sectors. Author(s): Zambia Source(s): , Published: 2009 Local government association of Zambia (LGAZ), Lusaka…
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Repertoires of domination in decentralization : cases from Botswana and Senegal
Abstract: Government officials, local elites, and commercial interests in Botswana and Senegal have used their so-called repertoires of domination to limit the extent of local-level democratization achieved through the decentralization of natural resource management. Author(s): Poteete, Amy R.; Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , 36 p. draft Published: 2009 Indiana university. Digital library of the commons…
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Training agencies for citizen involvement : the many meanings of decentralization and their effects on democratic reform
Abstract: The effect of government structure on availability of training in three different skills necessary for democratic reform is examined: (1) solicitation and use of citizen input; (2) client relations; and (3) development and use of performance indicators. Author(s): Witesman, Eva M.; Wise, Charles R. Source(s): , 31 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 University of…
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Decentralization task force meeting, New York City 2009
Abstract: In June 2009, top academics studying decentralization presented and debated the latest research in the field and discussed and evaluated the resulting policy options in the company of policymakers from countries with notable decentralization experiments. Author(s): Columbia University Source(s): , 1 file, ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 Columbia university. Initiative for policy dialogue…
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Topic guide on decentralisation and local government
Abstract: This guide gives guidance for designing, implementing and evaluating decentralization reforms and local government (DLG) practices to ensure they are as effective as possible. It offers debates on the impact of DLG on poverty reduction, service delivery and conflict and links to research and cases. Author(s): Scott, Zoë Source(s): , 209 p. Published: 2009…
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Taking a seat on Brazil’s health councils
Abstract: Brazil’s Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), is a universal, publicly-funded, rights-based health system. Representative and participatory health councils and conferences have made it more effective, responsive, pro-poor and accountable. Author(s): Coelho, Vera Schattan P.; Cornwall, Andrea; Shankland, Alex; Benequista, Nicholas; Dunne, Alison; McGregor, Graeme Source(s): , Citizenship DRC case study series; 02Sick of waiting…
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Decentralisation and municipalities in South Africa : an analysis of the mandate to deliver basic services
Abstract: The extent to which the problems of providing basic services are experienced by municipalities in South Africa are influenced by the political, administrative and financial configuration of the decentralized system of governance is investigated. Author(s): Stanton, Anne Source(s): , 320 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)], [Durban (English ISBN/ISSN:…