Tag: decentralization in government

• Participatory evaluation and budgetary processes

  Abstract: This paper presents a conceptual overview of decentralization and popular participation, and describes the steps taken in the participatory evaluation of decentralization and how a participatory budgeting process was set up in two rural communities in Senegal. Author(s): Guèye, Bara Source(s): , Issue paper / Drylands programme, IIED; 135 36 p., ill., tabs, 22…

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• Decentralization and agricultural development : introduction to the training path on decentralization and agricultural development : thematic overview

  Abstract: These modules could be of interest to a broad audience of policy analysts, decision makers, development practitioners, and training institutions. The modules deal with decentralization of: (1) agricultural services; (2) rural financial services; and (3) input supply and marketing services. Author(s): Lai, K.C.; Cistulli, Vito Source(s): , 6 p., ill. Published: 2005 EASYPol :…

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  agricultural development, basic services, Capacity Building, decentralization in government, finance, Local Government, marketing

• Decentralizing government and centralizing gender in southern Africa : lessons from the South African experience

  Abstract: This paper argues that: (1) effective involvement of women in local governance is predicated both on the approach adopted by political parties and on how women are organized at the local level; and (2) neo-liberal policies may serve to undermine the potential for gender-sensitive service delivery. Author(s): Beall, Jo Source(s): , Occasional paper /…

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  angola, cultural and social anthropology, decentralization in government, democracy, gender, Local Government, mozambique, political participation, social aspects, South Africa, southern africa, Women, zambia, zimbabwe

• The challenges of decentralization

  Abstract: This paper examines the mixed motivations for decentralization, the practical constraints of both performance and accountability, the challenges of central-local government relations, and the role of civil society in building citizen participation and local accountability. Author(s): Devas, Nick Source(s): , 11 p. Published: 2005 [Controladoria-geral da união (CGU)], Brasilia (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cgu.gov.br/ivforumglobal/pdf/nickdevas-2.pdf

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  accountability, civil society, decentralization in government, Kenya, popular participation, Uganda

• Governance gone local : does decentralization improve accountability?

  Abstract: This chapter discusses five key governance risks that could mitigate the posited advantages of decentralization: capture, clientelism, capacity constraints, competition over the balance of power between levels of government, and weaknesses in effective interregional competition. Author(s): Campos, Jose Edgardo; Hellman, Joel S. Source(s): East Asia decentralizes : making local government work, p. 237-252, ill.,…

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  accountability, competition, decentralization in government, elite, Fiscal policy, Governance, regional co-operation

• Les premiers pas des communes au Bénin : enseignements du processus de la décentralisation

  Abstract: Decentralization became effective in Benin from 2003 onwards. This report describes the first 3 years of rolling out the reforms with a focus on the elections, the establishment of the communes, local development planning, and the transfer of responsibilities. Author(s): Langley, Philip; Baltissen, Gerard; Hilhorst, Thea Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal tropical institute; 371Décentralisation…

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  administrative reform, benin, community development, community participation, decentralization in government, democracy, development planning, Elections, Local Government

• EROPA : Eastern regional organization for public administration

  Abstract: The Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA) is an organization of states, groups and individuals in the Asia-Pacific region to to promote regional cooperation in improving knowledge and practices of government administration to accelerate economic and social development. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2005 Eastern regional organization for public administration (EROPA), Quezon City (English…

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  asia and the pacific, Capacity Building, decentralization in government, economic development, information exchange, Public administration, public services, social development

• Decentralization and district development : participatory & multi-sectoral framework for decentralized policies and local development strategies addressed to Millennium development goals : consolidated review of case studies, regional experiences, best practices and evidences based on UNCDF & UNDP support in Mozambique

  Abstract: The document is an integrated and multi-sectoral policy paper that provides a general framework for mainstreaming sectoral decentralization into local development with special emphasis on the eradication of poverty, accountability, participation, and capacity building. Author(s): Massuanganhe, Israel Jacob Source(s): , Working paper / UNCDF & UNDP; 3 vi, 47 p., ill., graphs, tabs Working…

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  accountability, Africa, Capacity Building, decentralization in government, Local Government, popular participation, poverty alleviation

• Decentralization : poverty reduction, empowerment and participation (unedited version)

  Abstract: Author(s): Collado, Cristino M. Source(s): , Economic & social affairs 184 p., ill., graphs, tabs Economic & social affairs Published: 2005 United nations (UN). Department of economic and social affairs (DESA), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un/unpan021964.pdf

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  decentralization in government, democracy, development policy, Empowerment, evaluation, poverty alleviation

• Devolution of resource rights, poverty, and natural resource management : a review

  Abstract: This paper explores the impact, success factors and emerging challenges of decentralized natural resource management. These issues are looked at in relation to community-based wildlife management, irrigation management transfer, and community forestry. Author(s): Shyamsundar, Priya; Araral, Eduardo; Weeraratne, Suranjan Source(s): , Environmental economics series; 104 xi, 109 p., ill., tabs Environmental economics series 104…

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  Africa, Asia, community development, decentralization in government, Empowerment, environmental management, latin america, natural resources, poverty alleviation