Tag: decentralization in government

• Democracy, governance and development : a conceptual framework

  Abstract: This framework for examining democratic governance and human development can help in determining how much progress toward democratic governance and toward human development is made and reveal where the strongest linkages between the two lie. Author(s): Cheema, G. Shabbir; Maguire, Linda Source(s): , 24 p., ill. Published: 2002 United nations public administration network (UNPAN),…

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• On the meaning(s) of capacity in the literature and practice of administrative reform in transitional countries : searching for clarity (with an application to local government in Serbia)

  Abstract: This discussion of the concept of CB highlights the imprecision of the term. But more important than conceptual elegance is the fact that projects aimed at enhancing capacity really have had very broad and sometimes unclear goals. Author(s): Straussman, Jeffrey D. Source(s): , 32 p., ill. draft Published: 2002 University of Kansas. Public management…

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• Decentralization, local governance and ‘recentralization’ in Africa

  Abstract: African decentralization reforms are still experiencing problems in bringing about effective local governance. Central reluctance to relinquish authority in key areas of budgeting and revenue and the complexity of organizational redesign to support decentralization explain these problems. Author(s): Wunsch, James Stevenson Source(s): Public administration and development; 21(2001)4, p. 277-288 Public administration and development 21(2001)4…

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• Local democracy, democratic decentralisation and rural development : theories, challenges and options for policy

  Abstract: The effectiveness of decentralization for rural poverty reduction depends on: (1) an appropriate balance between autonomy and accountability; (2) constructive support from external actors; and (3) a commitment to democratic deepening. Author(s): Johnson, Craig Source(s): Development policy review; 19(2001)4, p. 521-532 Development policy review 19(2001)4 Published: 2001 Lit, (English ISBN/ISSN: /0950-6764 Link: http://www.uoguelph.ca/~cjohns06/publications/decentralisation.pdf

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• African decentralisation policies and practices from 1980s and beyond

  Abstract: The dilemmas of recent decentralization policies and programmes in Africa are highlighted and the main features of African decentralization practices from colonial times to the 1980s and beyond are identified. Author(s): Olowu, Bamidele Source(s): , Working papers / Institute of social studies; 334 46 p., 30 cm Working papers / Institute of social studies…

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• Decentralization policies and practices under structural adjustment and democratization in Africa

  Abstract: The relationship between structural adjustment and democratization, and the institutionalization of local government in African countries is analysed. Suggestions are offered for improving the design and implementation of decentralization policies. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): , Democracy, governance and human rights programme paper; 4 31 p., 30 cm Democracy, governance and human rights programme paper…

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• Strategic priorities and operational challenges for European support for democratic decentralisation in the context of the new ACP-EU partnership agreement

  Abstract: European donors will remain important supporters for democratic decentralization and municipal development in Africa, but many strategic and operational challenges exist on both sides. The paper outlines ways to address those, and to anchor poverty and local development concerns in European support. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane Source(s): , ECDPM discussion paper; no. 24 53 p.,…

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• Fiscal decentralisation in Tanzania : for better or for worse?

  Abstract: An important component of local government reform in Tanzania is to increase the fiscal autonomy of local authorities. There is a risk that, in the absence of capacity building and improved integrity, increased autonomy will increase mismanagement and corruption. Author(s): Fjeldstad, Odd-Helge Source(s): , Working paper / Development studies and human rights, Chr. Michelsen…

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  Capacity Building, corrupt practices, decentralization in government, Fiscal policy, Local Government, local taxation, tanzania, tax revenues, taxation

• Realities or rhetoric? : revisiting the decentralization of natural resources management in Uganda and Zambia

  Abstract: The reasoning underlying decentralization reforms for natural resource management in east and southern Africa is analysed, using cases from Uganda and Zambia. There may be better ways for establishing local environmental management. Author(s): Lind, Jeremy; Cappon, Jan Source(s): , vi, 80 p. Published: 2001 ACTS press, Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: 9966-41-110-0/ Link: http://web.archive.org/web/20050317082423/http://www.acts.or.ke/Rhetoric.htm

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  community participation, decentralization in government, environmental management, institution building, Local Government, natural resources, natural resources development, natural resources policy, resources conservation, Sustainable development, Uganda, zambia

• Good governance and decentralization in Nepal

  Abstract: Author(s): Dahal, Dev Raj; Uprety, Hari; Subba, Phanindra Source(s): , 98 p. Published: 2001 Center for governance and development studies [etc.], Kathmandu (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.fesnepal.org/publications/Good%20Governance%20and%20Decentralization%20in%20Nepal.PDF

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