Tag: decentralization in government
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Decentralization and conflicts : a guideline
Abstract: This guideline examines the most important connections between decentralization and violent conflicts and discusses the implications for development cooperation. Author(s): Schrottshammer, Eva; Kievelitz, Uwe; Bleis, Christoph Source(s): , 12 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2006 Deutsche Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ), Eschborn (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www2.gtz.de/dokumente/bib/07-0148.pdf
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Reengineering of a land information system (LIS) for the Vietnamese land administration
Abstract: A new model for land information in Vietnam was developed, whereby databases are maintained at the provincial level to gather and update information for the national database and provide copies on paper, disk, or tape to the district and commune levels for use and feedback. Author(s): Tuan, Vo Anh Source(s): , xi, 111 p.,…
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Introduction : decentralisation and livelihoods in Africa
Abstract: This introductory chapter helps to map out the progress and limits of implementation of democratic decentralization in Africa with special reference to the betterment of lives of rural Africans and the improvement of natural resources management. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Oyono, Phil René Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 31, no. 2 p. 1-18 Africa…
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PPP, infrastructure, and decentralization : perspectives for Senegal
Abstract: This article examines the progress of Public-Private Partnerships in Senegal with regard to legal, institutional and regulatory settings, and demonstrates how decentralization could help PPP and boost local infrastructure development. Author(s): Barro, Abdoulaye Source(s): , IP3’s public-private partnership information series; December 6 p., ill IP3’s public-private partnership information series December Published: 2006 Institute for…
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Local government in Uganda
Abstract: The history of local government in Uganda is presented. Recent constitutional changes are outlined, the various levels of democratic local government and their respective responsibilities are summarized, and the challenges of local governments to raise revenue are highlighted. Author(s): Golooba-Mutebi, Frederick Source(s): , Local government bulletin; Vol. 9, No. 4 p. 25-28, ill Local…
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Democratization in Mali : putting history to work
Abstract: The reasons for success and weaknesses of democracy in Mali as seen both by national and foreign observers are described with special attention to the status of Islam and to the rebellious north. Author(s): Pringle, Robert Source(s): , Peaceworks; 58 77 p., ill., maps, tabs Peaceworks 58 Published: 2006 United States institute of peace…
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Capacity building for participatory planning and budgeting in Africa : initiatives and strategic perspectives
Abstract: Capacity building will be necessary to balance top-down and local-level bottom-up participatory planning and budgeting in decentralized management. Capacity building institutions must position themselves to play a facilitative role. Author(s): Matovu, George Source(s): , 13 p. Published: 2006 United nations public administration network (UNPAN)], [New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/UN/UNPAN023884.pdf