Tag: decision-making
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Steering community driven development? : a desk study of NRM choices
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the state of practice in World Bank community driven-development (CDD) projects that address natural resource management (NRM) concerns, especially with regard to decision making and the decision to address NRM under the CDD project. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Mearns, Robin Source(s): , Representation, equity and environment…
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Unpacking developmental local government using soft systems methodology and MCDA tools
Abstract: Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) is used to clarify the activities that development local government implies for local authorities, focusing specifically on their ability to effectively impact upon poverty. It also uses a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis approach in a small community in South Africa. Author(s): Scott, L. Source(s): , ORiON; Vol. 21, No. 2 p.…
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Democratization and the distribution of local public goods in a poor rural economy
Abstract: A study from India finds that local democratization appears to serve the interests of the poor. The study model is applied to a data set from rural India that includes detailed information on economic conditions, public good stocks, local political structure, and revenue-raising authority. Author(s): Foster, Andrew D.; Rosenzweig, Mark R. Source(s): , 50…
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Developing a land use information system for local government : the case of Naga City, Philippines
Abstract: One of the conclusions of a prototype study of Naga City local government, the Philippines, is that the proposed land use information system can serve as platform to integrate data and facilitate data exchange in local government to enable decision-making and enhance participation. Author(s): Cruz, Rizalino B. Source(s): , xii, 114 p., ill., maps,…
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Decentralization, deconcentration and devolution : what do they mean?
Abstract: This document lists definitions of decentralization, deconcentration, devolution and other related terms used in papers presented at the Interlaken Workshop on Decentralization, 27-30 April 2004, Interlaken, Switzerland. Author(s): Yuliani, Elizabeth Linda Source(s): , [5] p. Published: 2004 Center for international forestry research (CIFOR), [Bogor (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/publications/pdf_files/interlaken/Compilation.pdf
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Devolution as a threat to democratic decision-making in forestry? : findings from three states in India
Abstract: The conflict between the state devolution policy of Joint Forest Management and the exercise of democratic local control over forest management in India is examined with regard to livelihood and forest quality improvement. Author(s): Sarin, Madhu; Singh, Neera M.; Sundar, Nandini; Bhogal, Ranu K. Source(s): , Working paper / Overseas development institute (ODI); 197…
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IPD : Initiative for policy dialogue
Abstract: The Initiative for Policy Dialogue (IPD) was founded in July 2000 to help developing countries explore policy alternatives, and enable wider civic participation in economic policymaking. Author(s): Columbia University Source(s): , Published: 2003 Columbia university, New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www0.gsb.columbia.edu/ipd/programs/program.cfm?ptid=2&prid=16
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Enhancing women’s participation : learning from field experience
Abstract: This book is intended to help enhance the participation of women in Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) and other community driven development programs, using village and kecamatan facilitators KDP is a Government of Indonesia program aimed at alleviating poverty and improving local governance. Author(s): Guggenheim, Scott E.; Diprose, Rachael; Stokes, Kristen Source(s): , vi, 29…
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Deliberative democracy and citizen empowerment
Abstract: This issue draws together some key thinking around public participation in policy formulation, using a range of techniques known as ‘Deliberative and Inclusionary Processes’ (DIPs), including mechanisms like citizen juries, citizen conferences and the like. Author(s): Pimbert, Michel Source(s): , PLA notes; 40 [71] p., ill., graphs, tabs, 30 cm PLA notes 40 Published:…
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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