Tag: Decentralization
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Society for Participatory Research in Asia: PRIA
Since its inception in 1982, the Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) has been an international center for learning and promoting participation within democratic governance. With its mission to promote policies, institutions and capacities that strengthen inclusion and increase democratic participation and the socio-economic status of the marginalized, PRIA implements key initiatives that focus on…
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The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF)
Through conferences and events, programs and projects, and research and information, the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) works to promote and strengthen democratic local government across the Commonwealth nations while also encouraging the exchange of best practice. Working with national and local governments, CLGF supports the development of democratic values and good local governance. The CLGF…
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Defining Participatory Local Democracy
We understand the need to have working definitions of the key features of our agenda, particularly as the Community of practice grows more diverse. We would like to open the discussion to other members of our community and invite your input, beginning with a basic definition of “participatory democracy.” In order to facilitate this discussion, we…
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LogoLink: Learning Initiative on Citizen Participation and Local Governance
LogoLink, the Learning Initiative on Citizen Participation and Local Governance, is a global network of practitioners from civil society organizations, research institutions and governments created to stimulate and support civil society organizations and networks that engage in citizen participation and social control of public policies at the local level. In the 1990’s, regional and international…
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Exploring the Measurement and Effectiveness of the Local Public Sector
Exploring the Measurement and Effectiveness of the Local Public Sector: Toward a Classification of Local Public Sector Finances and a Comparison of Devolved and Deconcentrated Finances The Urban Institute Jameson Boex December 2011 Over the past 10 years, the international development community has often seen decentralization and local governance issues through a narrow lens, focusing…
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UN Solution Exchange: Decentralization Community in India
Solution Exchange is a unique initiative hosted by the United Nations in India to provide an impartial platform for the exchange of knowledge. Launched in 2005, the Decentralization Community on Solution Exchange brings together individuals who are concerned with strengthening the institutions of local self-government – the Panchayats and Municipal Bodies – to foster effective…