Tag: decentralization in government
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The politics of decentralisation and donor funding in South Africa’s rural water sector
Abstract: This study of the impact of donors on decentralization in South Africa shows that decentralization has taken a state-centric form. Western donors failed to promote a more inclusive community-oriented form of decentralization. Author(s): Galvin, Mary; Habib, Adam Source(s): , Journal of Southern African studies; vol. 29, no. 4 p. 865-884 Journal of Southern African…
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Allocation of government authority and responsibility in tiered governance systems : the case of environment-related laws in Zimbabwe
Abstract: The political economy of the allocation of legal powers over natural resource management between the Zimbabwean State, rural district councils and local communities is examined with special attention to citizen empowerment. Author(s): Mandondo, Alois; Mapedza, Everisto Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working papers; 11 iv, 27 p Environmental governance in Africa working papers…
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Balancing rural poverty reduction and citizen participation : the contradictions of Uganda’s decentralization program
Abstract: Uganda’s ambitious decentralization program is analysed in terms of a ‘‘Dual-Mode’’ system of local governance. In the absence of a culture of transparency and downward accountability, efficient service delivery and local empowerment will be hard to combine. Author(s): Francis, Paul; James, Robert Source(s): World development; 31(2003)2, p. 325-337, ill., tabs World development 31(2003)2 Published:…
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Empowering the poor : local governance for poverty reduction
Abstract: The basic conceptual dimensions of poverty and local governance are analysed and the key characteristics of the UNCDF framework for local development are outlined. Generally, a greater involvement of local populations in decision-making will help reduce poverty. Author(s): Bonfiglioli, Angelo Source(s): , viii, 153 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 United nations capital development fund…
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Decentralization and wildlife management : devolving rights or shedding responsibility? : Bwindi impenetrable national park, Uganda
Abstract: The roles of local institutions involved in natural resource management under the community conservation approach to protected area management around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda are analysed with special emphasis on effective local participation and empowerment. Author(s): Namara, Agrippinah; Nsabagasani, Xavier Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working papers; 9 iv, 43 p.,…
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The role of external assistance in supporting decentralisation reform
Abstract: More effective partnership arrangements between decentralizing governments and their external partners are necessary to link ‘downstream’ assistance to local governments to ‘upstream’ development of the national decentralisation reform framework. Author(s): Romeo, Leonardo G. Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 89-96 Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published: 2003 United nations public administration network (UNPAN)],…
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Decentralization of forestry resources in Uganda : realities or rhetoric?
Abstract: A study of decentralization of forest management in Mpigi district, Uganda, shows that government continues to exert central control, without a genuine shift in authority over forest resources to local people. Author(s): Banana, Abwoli Y.; Gombya-Ssembajjwe, William; Bahati, Joseph Source(s): , 25 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 Makerere university. Faculty of forestry and nature…
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Grounding the state : poverty, inequality and the politics of governance in India’s Panchayats
Abstract: This report shows that although the Government of Andhra Pradesh has not devolved power to the same extent, its populist approach to certain forms of poverty reduction has empowered the poor in ways that the more ambitious decentralization agenda in Madhya Pradesh has not. Author(s): Johnson, Craig; Deshingkar, Priya; Start, Daniel Source(s): , Working…
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction in Africa : the politics of local-central relations
Abstract: Evidence from Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania shows that decentralization is unlikely to lead to more pro-poor outcomes without a serious effort to strengthen and broaden accountability mechanisms at both local and national levels. Author(s): Crook, Richard C. Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 77-88 Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published:…
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IPD : Initiative for policy dialogue
Abstract: The Initiative for Policy Dialogue (IPD) was founded in July 2000 to help developing countries explore policy alternatives, and enable wider civic participation in economic policymaking. Author(s): Columbia University Source(s): , Published: 2003 Columbia university, New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www0.gsb.columbia.edu/ipd/programs/program.cfm?ptid=2&prid=16