Tag: decentralization in government
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Gender analysis and interpretation of barriers to women’s participation in Ghana’s decentralised local government system
Abstract: This paper adopts a multi-dimensional gender analysis to debunk the notions that carry with them intrinsic assumptions that the devolution of power to the grassroots level will bring power closer to all the people, including women, and thereby improve governance. Author(s): Ohene-Konadu, Gifty Source(s): , [57] p., ill., graphs Published: 2001 University of Cape-Town…
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Fiscal decentralization : is it happening? : how do we know? : conference papers
Abstract: This paper looks at 3 policy issues: (1) decentralization is happening politically, but is it also fiscally? (2) is fiscal decentralization destabilizing growth; and (3) have any of the promised benefits of political decentralization been realized? Author(s): Ebel, Robert D.; Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , International studies program 12 p., ill., tabs International studies program…
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What, why, and where
Abstract: The purpose of this section is to provide a broad overview of the many different types of decentralization which can be occurring across countries and even within the same country and sector. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , [3] p. Published: 2001 World bank group, [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www1.worldbank.org/publicsector/decentralization/what.htm
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Bibliographical bulletin on federalism
Abstract: The Bibliographical Bulletin on Federalism provides an overview of articles on the subject of federalism published in about 700 scientific journals in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish. It has two sub-sections on local government and decentralization. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2001 Centro studi sul federalismo (CSF), Turin (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.federalism-bulletin.eu/User/index.php?PAGE=Sito_it/bollettino
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Local political and institutional structures and processes : a summary report
Abstract: This paper highlights a number of mechanisms created by communities to promote effective local governance, particularly in rural Africa. The two main questions are whether decentralization has fostered favourable central-local government relationships and inter-local organizational synergies. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): , p. 49-58 draft Published: 2001 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), [New York,…
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Market access & institutional choice : working papers / World resources institute (WRI)
Abstract: Author(s): WRI [World Resources Institute] Source(s): , Published: 2000 WRI, Washington, DC (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.wri.org/publication/market-access-working-papers#9394
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TASAF : a support or an obstacle to local government reform?
Abstract: The Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) is a US$ 60 million World Bank funded programme that is aimed to strengthen administrative efficiency, democratic decentralization and poverty reduction. One of the findings of a study is that TASAF does not seem to weaken the local administrative structure. Author(s): Braathen, Einar Source(s): , Formative process research…
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Monitoring and evaluating support to decentralisation : challenges and dilemmas
Abstract: The author focuses on one particular operational challenge – finding appropriate frameworks or mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the impacts of support to decentralisation. Author(s): Steinich, Markus Source(s): , ECDPM discussion paper; 19 13 p., ill., 30 cm ECDPM discussion paper 19 Published: 2000 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), Maastricht (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Decentralizing agricultural extension : lessons and good practice
Abstract: Field extension advisory services are well suited to decentralized approaches, but a comprehensive extension system requires a range of extension support services and programs, some of which (strategy formulation, training, M&E) are often best carried out at the central level. Author(s): Alex, Gary; World Bank Source(s): , v, 16 p., ill., tabs Published: 2000…
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Decentralisation in Peru’s agricultural policy : a critical review from 1993 to 1998
Abstract: Author(s): Heuft, Anja; Buchenrieder, Gertrud Source(s): , Forschung zur Entwicklungsökonomie und -politik = Research in development economics and policy : discussion paper; 10 ii, 32 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 21 cm Forschung zur Entwicklungsökonomie und -politik = Research in development economics and policy : discussion paper 10 Published: 2000 Universität Hohenheim – Tropenzentrum :…