Tag: decentralization in government
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Case studies on community participation : regional trends, issues and practices in rural poverty reduction
Abstract: This ESCAP publication provides an overview of participatory approaches in rural development and rural poverty reduction in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as a description of three case studies on participatory approaches in China, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Author(s): ESCAP Source(s): , 100 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 United…
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Analysis of Senegal’s draft forestry code : with special attention to its support for decentralization laws
Abstract: The effects of the Senegal’s Draft Forestry Code of 2009 on decentralization in the forestry sector is analysed. The analysis examines who is gaining what decision-making powers through this proposed reform in comparison with the previous code still in force. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , 59 p. Published: 2009 United States agency for…
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Improving agricultural extension human resource capacity in a decentralized policy context : a Ghanaian case study
Abstract: A case study from Ghana shows that for decentralized agricultural extension to become effective it is necessary to provide managerial staff with a new training in participatory management and extension. Author(s): Okorley, Ernest L.; Gray, David I.; Reid, Janet I. Source(s): , Journal of international agricultural and extension education; vol. 16, no. 2 p.…
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A study of the impact of decentralization on access to service delivery
Abstract: A cross-country empirical examination of the core dimensions of decentralization reform on access to health care and water supply in developing countries indicates that a multi-dimensional approach is more effective than decentralization through only one dimension. Author(s): Saavedra-Costas, Pablo A. Source(s): , vii, 128 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 Scholarly materials and research at…
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People in planning in Malawi : lessons from the APAC programme in Eastern and Southern Africa
Abstract: This paper provides a short overview of the rationale for decentralisation and how it works in practice in Malawi. It describes key aspects of the People in Planning models used, how these have facilitated people’s involvement and and how they can be sustained and replicated. Author(s): Samuels, Fiona; Sibale, Bright; Selvester, Kerry Source(s): ,…
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Participatory development and its emergence in the fields of community and international development
Abstract: This study of participatory development and its evolution, explores developmental concepts related to PD including: community, development, community development, capacity-building, project, decentralization, civil society, empowerment, self-reliance, and sustainable development. Author(s): Ben-Meir, Yossef Source(s): , xiv, 425 p., ill., maps, tabs facs. Published: 2009 UMI, Ann Arbor, MI (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://gradworks.umi.com/3359812.pdf
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Capacity development for governance and decentralization
Abstract: This online dossier on capacity development for governance and decentralization was produced by the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) to provide an overview of the main issues, KIT’s involvement, and a list of key resources on the topic. Author(s): Boer, Wiebe De Source(s): , 1 file, ill. Published: 2009 Royal tropical institute (KIT), Amsterdam (English…
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Fiscal decentralization and intergovernmental finance reform as an international development strategy
Abstract: This short essay explores current knowledge of fiscal decentralization and assesses its relevance to the wider international development agenda. There is a need for systematic stock-taking to strengthen the practice of fiscal decentralization reforms and the reform of intergovernmental finances. Author(s): Boex, Jamie Source(s): , IDG working paper; 2009-06 24 p IDG working paper…
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Decentralization and local democracy in the world : first global report 2008
Abstract: This first GOLD Report is part of a UCLG initiative to analyse the advances and possible reverses to local democracy and decentralization around the world on a regular basis. It is also the first global comparative analysis of the situation of local authorities in every region in the world. Author(s): World Bank; UCLG Source(s):…