Tag: decentralization in government
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The politics of decentralization in Africa : a comparative analysis
Abstract: The different pathways to decentralization are examined, via a focus on the political dynamics of the process. A framework for assessing decentralization within individual countries was applied to Uganda, Senegal, and Malawi. Author(s): Ndegwa, Stephen N.; Levy, Brian Source(s): , 35 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 World bank, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Local-level governance in the Pacific
Abstract: This paper comprises the papers presented by 2 key speakers, Penelope Schoeffel and Mark Turner. Taken together they provide insights into models, structures and processes of local governance/decentralization and how these might be developed in countries where governmental systems are under review. Author(s): Schoeffel, Penelope; Turner, Mark Source(s): , State, society and governance in…
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Do poor people benefit less from decentralization?
Abstract: Can decentralization benefit the poor? Data from India suggest excluded groups should be empowered by education and information about their rights and about the processes of local government. Author(s): Krishna, Anirudh Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 All academic, Eugene, OR (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://citation.allacademic.com//meta/p_mla_apa_research_citation/0/6/4/0/3/pages64036/p64036-1.php
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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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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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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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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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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…