Tag: development assistance
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Decentralisation in the agricultural sector in Malawi : policies, processes and community linkages : a status report
Abstract: This status report of the decentralization process in the agricultural sector in Malawi focuses on the extension services in Northern and Central Region. The findings will be used in planning Norwegian agricultural sector support. Author(s): Kaarhus, Randi; Nyirenda, Ramji Source(s): , Noragric report; 32 vii, 48 p., ill., tabs Noragric report 32 Published: 2006…
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Decentralization and conflicts : a guideline
Abstract: This guideline examines the most important connections between decentralization and violent conflicts and discusses the implications for development cooperation. Author(s): Schrottshammer, Eva; Kievelitz, Uwe; Bleis, Christoph Source(s): , 12 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2006 Deutsche Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ), Eschborn (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www2.gtz.de/dokumente/bib/07-0148.pdf
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A review of community-driven development and its application to the Asian development bank
Abstract: This review provides a clear conceptual summary of CDD and describes the performance of multilateral development banks with CDD. A number of cases from Indonesia, Laos, and Sri Lanka is discussed in detail. Author(s): Tanaka, Sonomi; Singh, Janmejay; Songco, Dan; Maclean, Jay Source(s): , [100] p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2006 Asian development bank…
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Lessons learned on the use of power and drivers of change analyses in development co-operation : review commissioned by the OECD DAC network on governance (GOVNET) : final report
Abstract: Power and DOC analysis addresses the traditional donor problem of ‘political will’ and its impact on national policies and development processes that promote accountability, participation, transparency, equality in dignity and rights of the poor and marginalized groups. Author(s): Dahl-Østergaard, Tom Source(s): , 42 p., ill., tabs Published: 2005 Organisation for economic co-operation and development…
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Local organizations in decentralized development : their functions and performance in India
Abstract: Local organizations have become key mechanisms in effective, fair, and sustainable resource management and development in India. However, the support for local organizations is often little more than rudimentary. Author(s): Alsop, Ruth; Kurey, Bryan Source(s): , Directions in development xii, 167 p., ill., tabs, 23 cm Directions in development Published: 2005 World bank, Washington,…
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction
Abstract: This Policy Insight highlights key determinants Author(s): Jütting, Johannes; Corsi, Elena; Stockmayer, Albrecht Source(s): , Policy insights / Organisation for economic co-operation and development; 5 6 p., ill., graphs, tabs Policy insights / Organisation for economic co-operation and development 5 Published: 2005 Organisation for economic co-operation and development (OECD). Development centre, Issy-les-Moulineaux (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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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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BSF : Basic services fund South Sudan
Abstract: BSF was established in 2005 with the goal to support the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) in expanding primary education, primary health, and water and sanitation services to communities recovering from conflict. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2005 BSF secretariat South Sudan, Tong Ping (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.bsf-south-sudan.org/
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Poverty, policies and perceptions in Tanzania : an evaluation of Dutch aid to two district rural development programmes
Abstract: This evaluation examines the extent to which interventions supported by the Netherlands in the framework of the District Rural Development Programmes in Tanzania have addressed the fundamental causes of rural poverty as perceived by the various stakeholders in the programmes. Author(s): Bartelink, Alexander A.; Aarden, Ton Source(s): , IOB evaluations; 296 xii, 171 p.,…