Tag: decentralization in government
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Rethinking the political economy of decentralization : how elections and parties shape the provision of local public goods
Abstract: Extension of the decentralization theorem with insights from political science and economics suggests that the interaction of democratic decentralization and party centralization will produce the best outcomes for public service delivery. This was confirmed by education outcomes from 125 countries. Author(s): Ponce-Rodríguez, Raúl A. Source(s): , International center for public policy working paper; 12-27…
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Is decentralization leading to real decision-making power for forest-dependent communities? : case studies from Mexico and Brazil
Abstract: This study uses case studies of community forestry in Brazil and Mexico to examine the amount of decisionmaking power communities and smallholders have received over forest resources. Despite heavy regulation of extraction, communities have increasing control over day-to-day forest management. Author(s): Hajjar, Reem F.; Kozak, Robert A.; Innes, John L. Source(s): , Ecology and…
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Decentralization and governance in the Ghana health sector
Abstract: In spite of a long history and successive waves of decentralization reforms, the Ghana health sector has not fully embraced the model adopted by the central government. Some functions and responsibilities have been decentralized, but others remain centralized or simply deconcentrated. Author(s): Couttolenc, Bernard F. Source(s): , A World bank study; 70274 xvii, 102…
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Democracy in action : decentralisation in post-conflict Cambodia
Abstract: Democratic decentralisation reform in post-conflict Cambodia has influenced democratization and reconstruction, including reinventing local democratic institutions, reconnecting the central and local government, building political legitimacy, changing political culture and leading to other reforms. Author(s): Kim, Sedara Source(s): , viii, 223 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2012 University of Gothenburg. School for global studies, Gothenburg…
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Decentralization
Abstract: Lacking a good definition, this article clarifies the linguistic, institutional, and historical contexts in which the term decentralization is used. The complexity of designing decentralized institutions is highlighted. The outcome often consists of a mix of decentralization and deconcentration. Author(s): Divay, Gérard Source(s): , 4 p. Published: 2012 École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP), [Québec…
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Portal do Ministério da administração estatal
Abstract: The portal of the Ministry of State Administration of Mozambique provides access to information and resources on local government, decentralization, and rural development. Author(s): Mozambique Source(s): , Published: 2012 Ministério da administração estatal, [Maputo] (Portuguese ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mae.gov.mz/
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How close is your government to its people? : worldwide indicators on localization and decentralization
Abstract: This paper uses data from a variety of sources to rank countries on political, fiscal and administrative dimensions of decentralization and localization. Aggregated overall ranking provides a measure of the closeness of government to the people. Author(s): Ivanyna, Maksym; Shah, Anwar Source(s): , Policy research working paper; WPS 6138 39 p., ill., graphs, maps,…
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7th Annual meeting of the development partners working group on decentralisation and local governance – DeLoG, Berlin, May 30th – June 1st, 2012 : minutes
Abstract: The 7th annual meeting of the working group on Decentralisation and Local Governance was held in Berlin in 2012. The need to better position decentralisation and local governance as an important development policy field was emphasized. Author(s): GIZ Source(s): , 7 p. Published: 2012 Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), [Bonn] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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2012 highlights : activity report from Florence to Dakar
Abstract: In 2012, among many other things, the UCLG has advocated for the inclusion of the local authories’ views in the post-2015 development agenda. The 3rd Global Report on Decentralization and Local Democracy (in 2013) will be devoted to the role of local governments in the provision of basic services. Author(s): Source(s): , 11 p.,…
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Decentralisation in Turkey
Abstract: The decentralisation reforms that have been undertaken by the government of Turkey since 2004 are examined. A number of laws give increased autonomy and resources to regional and local authorities and reorganize the division of tasks between these authorities and the central government. Author(s): Bayraktar, Ulas; Massicard, Élise Source(s): , Focales; 7 100 p.,…