Tag: decentralization in government
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@local.glob : global thinking for local development = pensamento global para o desenvolvimento local = pendamiento global para el desarrollo local / Delnet programme, International training centre, International labour organization (ILO)
Abstract: Global Thinking for Local Development (@local.glob) is an e-journal about decentralization and local development in a globalized world. It is produced by the Delnet Programme of the International Training Centre of the ILO. Author(s): ITC Source(s): , Published: 2005 ILO. ITC, Turin (English; Spanish; Portuguese ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.delnetitcilo.net/en/publications-all/delnet-journal
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Local organizations in decentralized development : their functions and performance in India
Abstract: Local organizations have become key mechanisms in effective, fair, and sustainable resource management and development in India. However, the support for local organizations is often little more than rudimentary. Author(s): Alsop, Ruth; Kurey, Bryan Source(s): , Directions in development xii, 167 p., ill., tabs, 23 cm Directions in development Published: 2005 World bank, Washington,…
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Decentralisation in conflict and post-conflict situations
Abstract: This paper reviews the literature on decentralization in multiethnic states with the Author(s): Schou, Arild; Haug, Marit Source(s): , Working paper / NIBR; 139 42 p Working paper / NIBR 139 Published: 2005 Norwegian institute for urban and regional research (NIBR), Oslo (English ISBN/ISSN: 82-7071-588-3/0809-6929 Link: http://www.nibr.no/filer/2005-139.pdf
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State recognition of traditional authority in Mozambique : the nexus of community representation and state assistance
Abstract: The provisions of Decree 15/2000 in Mozambique for decentralization, nation building, rural development, civic education, community participation, and recognition of traditional authorities are an ambiguous mix of community-representation and state-assistance. Author(s): Buur, Lars; Kyed, Helene Maria Source(s): , Discussion paper / Nordiska afrikainstitutet; 28 30 p., ill., 25 cm Discussion paper / Nordiska afrikainstitutet…
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Representation in decentralized governance and local service delivery for MDGs : regional retreat : retreat report
Abstract: In May 2005 a regional workshop was held in Hua Hin, Thailand, to discuss approaches to ensure inclusion of women, youth, ethic minorities and disadvantaged groups in local government as well as the role of traditional representation. Author(s): UNDP; UNCDF Source(s): , 25 p., ill., tabs Published: 2005 United nations development programme] (UNDP) [etc.,…
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The myths and realities of local governance in Sanankoroba, Mali
Abstract: The impact of decentralization on local governance in Mali is examined, using the case of land allocation in the rural municipality of Sanankoroba. Problems include lack of finance, poor accountability, elite capture, corruption, and vote catching. Author(s): Djiré, Moussa Source(s): , Issue paper / Drylands programme, International institute for environment and development (IIED); 130…
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The local appropriation of democracy : an analysis of the municipal elections in Parakou, Republic of Benin, 2002/03
Abstract: Author(s): Bierschenk, Thomas Source(s): , Arbeitspapiere = Working papers; 39 46 p., ill., tabs Arbeitspapiere = Working papers 39 Published: 2004 Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. Institut für Ethnologie und Afrikastudien, Mainz (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ifeas.uni-mainz.de/workingpapers/LocalParakou.pdf
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Waiting for democracy : the politics of choice in natural resource decentralization
Abstract: This report examines ways in which reforms of decentralization involving natural resources could be designed and implemented in law and in practice to improve their social and environmental outcomes. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse Craig Source(s): , WRI report ix, 140 p., ill., 26 cm WRI report Published: 2004 World resources institute, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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The relevance of the decentralization literature for fiscal policy design
Abstract: An historical Islamic perspective on fiscal aspects of decentralization is developed and the current literature on the design principles of fiscal decentralization is reviewed. Author(s): Zilal Hamzah, Muhammad Source(s): , Jurnal ekonomi Malaysia; 38 p. 125-139 Jurnal ekonomi Malaysia 38 Published: 2004 Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ukm.my/fep/jem/pdf/2004-38/jeko_38-6.pdf
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Decentralisation and community-based planning
Abstract: Community Based Planning (CBP) as a means of promoting community involvement in development projects, and ensuring stronger linkages between community and local government, is assessed. Tips for trainers are included. Author(s): Goldman, Ian Source(s): , PLA notes; 49 93 p., ill., 30 cm PLA notes 49 Published: 2004 International institute for environment and development…