Tag: decentralization in government
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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…
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Issues related to developing requisite capacities for effectively implementing decentralization policies in Africa
Abstract: This short paper deals with capacities needed for successful implementation of decentralization policies in Africa and how these are developed. It ends with a relative success story from Uganda. Author(s): Matovu, George Source(s): , Local governance development journal; Vol. 2, no. 2 p. 33-46, ill., graphs Local governance development journal Vol. 2, no. 2…
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Effectiveness of bylaws in the management of natural resources : the west African experience
Abstract: Recognizing bylaws is one of the most effective arrangements in natural resources management at a local level as they will more easily allow harmonization of the ongoing decentralization process with local practices. Author(s): Alinon, Koffi; Kalinganire, Antoine Source(s): , CAPRi working paper; 93 10 p., ill., tabs CAPRi working paper 93 Published: 2008 International…
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Localizing the MDGs for effective integrated local development : an overview of practices and lessons learned
Abstract: Case studies, methodologies, tools, and other practical evidence that demonstrate local level development activities in support of achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are presented, including UNDP experiences with local development plans (LDPs). Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , 32 p. Published: 2008 United nations development programme (UNDP). Oslo governance centre (OGC), [Oslo (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Can the sector-wide approach stengthen local development institutions? : the case of the water sector in rural Benin
Abstract: In Benin, effective procedures for managing the water sector improved public finance, accelerate public procurement, and improved work oversight. It shows that sectoral approaches can strengthen the deconcentrated, local government level if this is retained as an explicit objective. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Adjinacou, Cyriaque; Langley, Philip; Leask, Lou Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal…
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Does gender influence forest management? : exploring cases from East Africa and Latin America : paper
Abstract: A comparative study of varying proportions of women in forest user groups across 4 countries at varying stages of devolution shows that mixed female and male user groups may have the most positive impact on enhancing forest resource enhancing behaviour. Author(s): Mwangi, Esther; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth; Sun, Yan; Banana, Abwoli Source(s): , 35 p., ill.,…