Tag: decentralization in government
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Participatory budgeting
Abstract: This book examines the potential and perils of participatory budgeting, as observed from practices around the globe. Part I presents the nuts and bolts of participatory budgeting. Part II surveys experiences with participatory budgeting in various regions of the world. Author(s): Shah, Anwar Source(s): , Public sector governance and accountability series xxiii, 269 p.,…
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Decentralization in Ethiopia
Abstract: This study contains a literature review, field work in eight weredas and two kifle ketemas in Addis Ababa, and three synopses of master theses submitted to the Institute of Regional and Local Development Studies of Addis Ababa University. Author(s): Taye Assefa; Tegegne Gebre-Egziabher Source(s): , iv, 169 p., ill., tabs, 23 cm Published: 2007…
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Promoting local governance & decentralisation in Asia : highlights from UNCDF experience
Abstract: The activities of UNCDF in the field of local governance and decentralization in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Yemen are highlighted. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , [26] p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2007 United nations development programme (UNDP)], New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.undp.org.bd/library/presentation/2007-02-08%20-%20UNDP%20Dhaka%20pres_Local%20Gov.pps#256,1,PROMOTING LOCAL GOVERNANCE & DECENTRALISATION…
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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…