Tag: development assistance
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Decentralization in client countries : an evaluation of World bank support, 1990-2007
Abstract: An evaluation of the effectiveness of World Bank support for decentralization in 20 representative countries shows that future support should be underpinned by commitment to service delivery and enhanced capacity for monitoring and evaluation that focuses on accountability and participation. Author(s): Gopal, Gita Source(s): , xxviii, 89 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2008 World…
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Improving the provision of basic services for the poor in fragile environments : water supply, sanitation and hygiene international literature review
Abstract: This paper constitutes a literature review of the international practice and experience in supporting pro-poor service provision in fragile states, focusing on multilateral and bilateral donors’ approaches to the water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector. Author(s): Welle, Katharina Source(s): , 30 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Overseas development institute (ODI). Humanitarian policy group…
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Institutional choice and recognition in the formation and consolidation of local democracy : introduction
Abstract: Following decentralization reforms, governments, international development agencies and large non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been transferring power to a wide range of local institutions, including customary authorities and NGOs to the detriment of the authority of local governments. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Chhatre, Ashwini; Lankina, Tomila V. Source(s): , Conservation and society; vol. 6, no.…
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Decentralised service delivery in east Africa : a comparative study of Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya
Abstract: Author(s): JICA Source(s): , IIC JR; 07-23 xl, 222 p., ill., graphs, tabs IIC JR 07-23 Published: 2008 Japan international cooperation agency (JICA). Institute for international cooperation (IIC), Tokyo (English ISBN/ISSN: 4-903645-56-8/ Link: http://jica-ri.jica.go.jp/IFIC_and_JBICI-Studies/english/publications/reports/study/topical/africa/pdf/002.pdf
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Dutch municipalities supporting the Millennium development goals : a VNG campaign explained
Abstract: A brochure published for a non-Dutch audience explaining the success of the Millennium Municipality Campaign in the Netherlands. It goes into questions such as: ‘Why do local authorities sign up, and what do they do?’ ‘What support does VNG offer?’ and ‘What lessons can be learned so far?’ Author(s): Breugem, Jaap; Wiggers, Arthur Source(s):…
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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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Can the sector-wide approach stengthen local development institutions? : the case of the water sector in rural Benin
Abstract: In Benin, effective procedures for managing the water sector improved public finance, accelerate public procurement, and improved work oversight. It shows that sectoral approaches can strengthen the deconcentrated, local government level if this is retained as an explicit objective. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Adjinacou, Cyriaque; Langley, Philip; Leask, Lou Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal…
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Local government in post-conflict environments : commissioned paper
Abstract: This literature review focuses on research on local governance in post-conflict environments. It discusses the links between local governance in situations of insecurity and and how local governance affects conflict. Key policy implications emerging from the literature are identified. Author(s): Jackson, Paul; Scott, Zoe Source(s): , 32 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 United nations…
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Local authorities : actors for development : communication from the Commission to the Council, the European parliament and the European economic and social committee and Committee of the regions
Abstract: EU Local Authorities (LA) allocate considerable financial resources to development (representing nearly 15% of national ODA in Spain for instance), and have developed specific instruments for aid delivery (programmes, co-financing instruments, city-to-city links, direct cooperation agreements). Author(s): Source(s): , 9 p. Published: 2008 Commission of the European communities, Brussels (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2008:0626:FIN:EN:PDF