Tag: decision-making
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Information distortion, elite capture, and task complexity in decentralised development
Abstract: Three problems in the decentralized or participatory approach to development receive special attention in this chapter: information distortion, elite capture, and task complexity. The context of the central analysis is that of externally-supported aid programmes. Author(s): Platteau, Jean-Philippe Source(s): , 54 p. Published: 2008 Facultés universitaires Notre-Dame de la paix (FUNDP)], [Namur (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Cities for climate protection (CCP) Australia adaptation initiative : local government climate change adaptation toolkit
Abstract: The tools and exercises in this toolkit are designed to help councils identify aspects of their internal decision-making processes that need to be enhanced to appropriately and routinely plan for the impacts of climate change. Author(s): Source(s): , vi, 61 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 ICLEI Oceania, Melbourne (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://masgc.org/climate/cop/Documents/CCPAAI.pdf
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Impact evaluation of the second phase of the Kecamatan development program in Indonesia
Abstract: This report seeks to determine the impact of community-driven development approaches on traditional measures of household welfare and access to services. The report outlines how the participation of women is addressed in the second phase of the Kecamatan Development Programme (KDP2). Author(s): Voss, John Source(s): , vii, 42 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 World…
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PNPM-rural baseline report
Abstract: This report seeks to determine the impact of community-driven development approaches on poverty alleviation and access to services in Indonesia. Disadvantaged groups such as female-headed households are poorer and face stronger challenges in accessing education than poor households in general. Author(s): Voss, John Source(s): , xii, 31 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 World bank…
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Réaliser le transfert de compétences dans le domaine de la santé : l’expérience de Koulikoro au Mali
Abstract: The support unit for decentralization of the Ministry of Health in Mali has elaborated an approach to facilitate the communal co-management of local health services. The experience demonstrates the potential of community involvement in the decision-making process. Author(s): Konaté, Mamadou; Lodenstein, Elsbet; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal tropical institute (KIT); 383…
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Authority over forests : negotiating democratic decentralization in Senegal
Abstract: This article tells the story of a local council man’s signing of the order to open his rural community’s forests to exploitation by charcoal merchants in Nambaradougou, Senegal. In spite of new legislation, ‘decentralized’ powers remain in the hands of a few merchants and the Forest Service. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , Representation,…
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Institutional choice and recognition in the formation and consolidation of local democracy
Abstract: Case studies from around the world are used to explore the effects of institutional choices and recognition by governments, development agencies and large NGOs on three dimensions of democracy: 1) representation, 2) citizenship, and 3) the public domain. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Chhatre, Ashwini; Lankina, Tomila V. Source(s): , Representation, equity and environment working…
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Local government discretion and accountability : a local governance framework
Abstract: The main objective of this report is to present a coherent and comprehensive approach for decentralizing countries to achieve a high degree of local government discretion accompanied by robust accountability mechanisms. Author(s): Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , Report / World bank; 40153 xi, 141 p., ill., graphs, tabs Report / World bank 40153 Published: 2007…
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Service provision by a local government association (LGA)
Abstract: A guide on how to decide which services to deliver, how to deliver them and how service delivery can improve the association’s performance. Author(s): Haeften, Ewout Van; Seelt, Barbara Source(s): , 32 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 VNG international, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.vng-international.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/publicationsAndTools/Service_Provision_Engels.pdf