Tag: decentralization in government
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Key factors of success for decentralized public agricultural extension : an expanded view from a Ghanaian case study
Abstract: A case study of decentralized agricultural extension in Ghana shows the importance of external and organizational factors, including the need to foster a cross-sector pluralistic extension approach and the use of needs-based groups for service delivery. Author(s): Okorley, Ernest L.; Gray, David I.; Reid, Janet I. Source(s): , Journal of sustainable development in Africa;…
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SDC support for sustainable local government finances : results of the learning project
Abstract: This multimedia LearnBook combines video, case material, and introductory text in one format to sum up the main results of the learning project Sustainable Local Government Finances. It has 5 sections, including one on supporting local governments to increase their own revenues. Author(s): DEZA Source(s): , 13 p., ill. Published: 2009 Swiss agency for…
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Decentralization policies in Asian development
Abstract: This book explores fiscal decentralization in Asia, which aims to bring budgetary decisions closer to voters. Subjects include: the major decentralization reforms in Indonesia, the significant reforms in the Philippines and Vietnam, and the special cases of India and China. Author(s): Ichimura, Shinichi; Bahl, Roy Source(s): , xxv, 414 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 24…
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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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State building and local democracy in Benin : two cases of decentralised forest management
Abstract: The Benin decentralisation reform is outlined and issues of legitimacy, agency and power faced by local governments in forest resource management are discussed, using the cases of Lokoly and Toui-Kilibo. Author(s): Mongbo, Roch Source(s): , Conservation and society; vol. 6, no. 1 p. 49-61, ill Conservation and society vol. 6, no. 1 Published: 2008…
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Center for state & local government excellence
Abstract: The Center for State and Local Government Excellence is a non-partisan, non-profit organization in Washington DC, USA, which helps state and local governments become knowledgeable and competitive employers so they can attract talented, committed, and well-prepared individuals to public service. Author(s): Source(s): , iv, 31 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Center for state &…
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Local government discretion and accountability : a diagnostic framework for local governance
Abstract: This paper presents an analytical framework for studying the accountability implications of fiscal, administrative, and political decentralization reform. One of the conclusions is that monitoring and controlling the exercise of discretion is a major challenge to decentralization reform. Author(s): Yilmaz, Serdar; Beris, Yakup; Serrano-Berthet, Rodrigo Source(s): , Local governance & accountability series; 113Social development…