Tag: decentralization in government
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Promise and reality of fiscal decentralization
Abstract: This paper considers the costs and benefits of fiscal decentralization, trends in the practice of decentralizing budgets, and the policy interventions used to strengthen the financial autonomy of local government in developing countries. Subjects include local taxation and budget constraints. Author(s): Bahl, Roy Source(s): Decentralization policies in Asian development, p. 1-26, ill., tabs Published:…
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Decentralisation in The Gambia : report of a high-level workshop on ‘Managing change in local governance’ held in Banjul, The Gambia, 7-9 April 2008
Abstract: The workshop enabled senior policy-makers in The Gambia to focus on the enormous challenges involved in implementing local government reforms. Country experiences in Commonwealth Africa were considered and various reform options were discussed. Author(s): Alam, Munawwar Source(s): , vi, 121 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 Commonwealth secretariat, London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.thecommonwealth.org/files/207684/FileName/DecentralisationinTheGambia-reportofahigh-levelworkshop7-9April2008.pdf
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Rwandese association of local government authorities
Abstract: The Rwandese Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) strives for efficient, effective, transparent and accountable local governments that respond to the demands of people, that are just, democratic and participatory, and which are citizen, investor, and donor friendly. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 Rwandese association of local government authorities (RALGA), Kigali (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Fragility at the local level : challenges to building local state-citizen relations in fragile settings
Abstract: This paper reviews available literature on local democratic governance in fragile settings with an emphasis on contexts marked by protracted violent conflict. Challenges to local governance in fragile settings have dimensions of state-reconstruction, decentralization, and participatory governance. Author(s): Oosterom, Marjoke Source(s): , Working paper / Civic engagement in post-conflict settings project 21 p., ill…
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General guiding principles for enhancing alignment and harmonisation on local governance and decentralisation : to enhance aid effectiveness
Abstract: These guidelines reflect a consensual approach on how partner countries can translate lessons learned and perspectives put forth by previous studies into joint action on alignment and harmonization initiatives that can enhance aid effectiveness in the field of decentralization and local governance. Author(s): EU Source(s): , 6 p. Published: 2009 European commission (EC), [Brussels]…
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Decentralization and public service delivery in Nigeria
Abstract: This literature review of decentralization and public service delivery in Nigeria summarizes literature on access to, use of, and satisfaction with economic and social rural services and the impact of access to rural services on agricultural productivity or development outcomes, or both. Author(s): Okojie, Christiana Source(s): , NSSP background paper; 4 v, 61 p.,…
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Can decentralisation improve rural water supply services?
Abstract: A case study from West Bengal provides evidence that decentralization in delivery of water supply leads to better services. The participation of the local government in distribution of water supply and household contribution to operation and maintenance appear to have a positive impact on quality. Author(s): De, Indranil Source(s): Economic and political weekly; 44(2009)1,…
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Local government discretion and accountability : application of a local governance framework
Abstract: The World Bank local governance framework of 2008 is applied to ten countries and two sectors. The countries are Angola, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, India (Kerala), Philippines, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, Pakistan (Punjab). The sectors are health and education. Author(s): Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , Report / World bank; 49059-GLB viii, 91 p., ill., tabs Report…
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Training manual to facilitate decentralized local government planning activities to empower communities in the context of public sector reform : concept and method of decentralized local government planning processes
Abstract: This training manual includes information on: (1) the key areas of decentralization; (2) the rational for decentralization; (3) making a local development plan; (4) making a community development action plan. Author(s): Kamara, Kenday Samuel Source(s): , Decentralization training manual [128] p., ill., tabs Decentralization training manual Published: 2009 University of Sussex. Institute of development…
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Strategic priorities 2010-2016
Abstract: This strategy document outlines the objectives, including: (1) the promotion of local and regional self-government; (2) sharing know-how and information; and (3) promoting decentralized cooperation and international cooperation between local governments and their associations. Author(s): UCLG Source(s): , 17 p., ill. Published: 2009 United cities and local governments (UCLG), [Barcelona etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…