Tag: decentralization in government
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Local governance in fragile states
Abstract: This policy brief provides recommendations on how to deal with local governance issues in fragile states. Author(s): Kyed, Helene Maria; Engberg-Pedersen, Lars Source(s): , DIIS policy brief : fragile situations 4 p., ill DIIS policy brief : fragile situations Published: 2008 Danish institute for international studies (DIIS), Copenhagen (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.diis.dk/graphics/Publications/Briefs2008/PB2008_10_Local_governance.pdf
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Political articulation and accountability in decentralisation : theory and evidence from India
Abstract: This article develops the concept of political articulation to characterize the relationship between citizens and elected representatives. Accountability in decentralisation cannot be analysed separately from the accountability of higher institutions of representation and governance. Author(s): Chhatre, Ashwini Source(s): , Conservation and society; vol. 6, no. 1 p. 12-23 Conservation and society vol. 6, no.…
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Decentralization and the dance of creating districts : theory and practice in Uganda : a research paper
Abstract: In Uganda, the number of districts has increased from 17 in 1968 to 83 in 2008. It is shown that politics more than the economic or socio-cultural reasons influenced the expansion of the number of districts. The cost of running local governments outweigh the intended benefits. Author(s): Emmanuel, Oyuku-Ocen Source(s): , 70 p., ill.,…
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The changing face of local governance? : community development councils in Afghanistan
Abstract: This working paper presents findings from research on sub-national governance in Afghanistan, including the role that that Community Development Councils (CDCs) play at community levels. Author(s): Nixon, Hamish Source(s): , Working paper series / Afghanistan research and evaluation unit 46 p., ill., tabs Working paper series / Afghanistan research and evaluation unit Published: 2008…
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Water rights as women’s rights? : assessing the scope for women’s empowerment through decentralised water governance in Maharashtra and Gujarat
Abstract: The implications of decentralization of water governance in Maharashtra and Gujarat, India, for environmental democracy and gender rights are examined. The question to what extent participation in community water governance has been empowering for women representatives is addressed. Author(s): Kulkarni, Seema Source(s): , [230] p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2008 SOPPECOM [etc.], [Pune…
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Decentralization and ignored local dynamics : a case study on CBFM in the Philippines
Abstract: An empirical study of community-based forest management (CBFM) in the Philippines was conducted to shed new light on how decentralized natural resource governance affects both user and non-user groups of a common resource. Author(s): Sugimoto, A. Source(s): , 9 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Indiana university. Digital library of the commons (DLC), [Bloomington, IN…
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Promoting transparency and accountability in the health sector : civil society participation in health sector planning, budgeting and monitoring
Abstract: AGHA, a health rights advocacy organization in Uganda, developed a tool for monitoring resource use at the district and national level to collect data about health sector planning, and budgeting, CSO participation in planning, access to health information, and general management issues. Author(s): Source(s): , iv, 36 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2008 Action…
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Making reform work : institutions, dispositions, and the improving health of Bangladesh
Abstract: This article examines whether local governance in Bangladesh can reduce maternal and child mortality, using data from high and low-performing upazilas. According to theory local government responsiveness and accountability is primarily the product of the openness and competition of its politics. Author(s): Faquet, Jean-Paul; Ali, Zulfigar Source(s): , World development; vol. 37, no. 1…