Tag: decentralization in government
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Assessing decentralisation and local governance in West Africa : taking stock of strengthening the monitoring and evaluation capacity of local actors
Abstract: This document examines a number of initiatives to build the capacity of local stakeholders to monitor and evaluate decentralisation and local governance processes in a participatory way. Incl. case studies from Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali and Niger. Author(s): Le Bay, Sonia; Loquai, Christiane Source(s): , 271 p., ill., maps, tabs, 25 cm Published: 2008…
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Improving the provision of basic services for the poor in fragile environments : water supply, sanitation and hygiene international literature review
Abstract: This paper constitutes a literature review of the international practice and experience in supporting pro-poor service provision in fragile states, focusing on multilateral and bilateral donors’ approaches to the water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector. Author(s): Welle, Katharina Source(s): , 30 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Overseas development institute (ODI). Humanitarian policy group…
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UNPAN online training centre
Abstract: Topics of this online training include: (1) concepts of decentralized governance; (2) policy formulation and analysis; (3) strategy and framework; (4) monitoring & evaluation; (5) peace and development; and (6) leadership and capacity development. Free registration. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 United nations public administration network (UNPAN), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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The parents, the patients and the privileged : accountability and elite capture in schools and clinics in Uganda and Tanzania
Abstract: Decentralized public services like primary schools and clinics are increasingly co-managed by committees of parents and villagers. Concerns that the election of management committee members is not democratic are mostly applicable to clinic committees. Author(s): Prinsen, Gerard Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-09 44 p., ill., graphs, tabs SNV publications H0702-09 Published: 2007 SNV Netherlands…
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Local government, gender and integrated development planning
Abstract: The outcomes of a research project carried out in KwaZulu-Natal over the period 2004-2006 are discussed. The research examined the effects of decentralization on women’s rights and entitlements. Author(s): Todes, Alison; Sithole, Pearl; Williamson, Amanda Source(s): , vi, 41 p., ill., maps, tabs, 28 cm Published: 2007 HSRC press, Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-7969-2197-0/…
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Rural decentralization and local governance
Abstract: As part of its work on rural decentralization and local governance, KIT supports the complex processes by facilitating capacity development and learning, knowledge generation and translation, advisory services and by strengthening links with policy-making processes. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Baltissen, Gerard Source(s): , 2 p. Published: 2007 Royal tropical institute (KIT). Development, policy and…
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Building capacity for decentralized local development in Chad : civil society groups and the role of nonformal adult education
Abstract: The lack of local capacity to capitalize on the potential of decentralization in Chad was investigated and the role that intermediate NGOs are beginning to play for local capacity development in the Sahelian region was examined. Author(s): Liebert, Gary P. Source(s): , viii, 222 p., ill., tabs, 22 cm facs Published: 2007 UMI, Ann…
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Building capacities for monitoring and evaluating decentralisation and local governance : experiences, challenges, perspectives
Abstract: Drawing on the results from action research conducted in six African countries, the authors discuss experiences and challenges in developing local capacities to monitor and evaluate decentralization and local governance processes. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane; Le Bay, Sonia Source(s): , InBrief; 19 16 p., ill., maps, tabs InBrief 19 Published: 2007 European centre for development…
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Municipalities in figures : needs and realities : the experiences of SNV Mali and PACT/GTZ : [case study]
Abstract: Lessons are drawn from 11 case studies in West Africa after analysing different approaches for strengthening the capacities of local government to monitor and evaluate the outcomes of reform processes concerned with the democratic control of local governance structures. Author(s): Lodenstein, Elsbet; Caspari, Ulrich; Dumont, Florence Source(s): , 31 p., ill., maps, tabs Published:…