Tag: development assistance
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction : from lessons learned to policy action, 29-30 September 2004 at OECD headquarters : room documents
Abstract: A workshop on decentralization and poverty reduction was held at OECD headquarters in September 2004. Case studies from Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ghana, India, and Uganda were provided and papers on the role of development assistance were presented. Author(s): OECD Development Centre Source(s): , Published: 2004 [Organisation for economic co-operation and development] (OECD), Paris (English…
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OICRF : international Office of cadastre and land records
Abstract: OICRF is a study and documentation centre for cadastre, land administration and affiliated fields of interest.It is one of the permanent bodies of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG). Among other things, OICRF maintains a digital database and conducts comparative studies. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2004 Office of cadastre and land records (OICRF), Apeldoorn…
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The role of external assistance in supporting decentralisation reform
Abstract: More effective partnership arrangements between decentralizing governments and their external partners are necessary to link ‘downstream’ assistance to local governments to ‘upstream’ development of the national decentralisation reform framework. Author(s): Romeo, Leonardo G. Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 89-96 Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published: 2003 United nations public administration network (UNPAN)],…
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Local economic development agencies : international co-operation for human development, economic democracy and poverty reduction
Abstract: A LEDA is a legal,local partnership arrangement between the main public and private institutions with the aim of maximizing the endogenous economic potential and competitive advantage of a territory in a global context, by making use of local natural, human and institutional resources. Author(s): Catenacci, Bruno Source(s): , 64 p., ill., map 2nd ed…
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Building coherence between sector reforms and decentralisation : do SWAps provide the missing link?
Abstract: The report looks at the relationship between sector-wide approaches (SWAps), sector programmes and decentralization processes in different institutional contexts, drawing on five country studies. It examines how SWAps can support sector reforms and decentralization in a balanced and coherent way. Author(s): Land, Tony; Hauck, Volker; Bijl, Jaap Source(s): , ECDPM discussion papers; 49 45…
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Angola 2002/2003 : key development issues and democratic decentralisation
Abstract: The prospects for Norwegian development organizations to support Angolan local government and its role in popular participation and service delivery are examined. First and foremost, there is a need for local elections. Author(s): Tvedten, Inge; Orre, Aslak; Bakke, Rasmus Source(s): , Report / Development studies and human rights, Chr. Michelsen institute; 2003/10 78 p.,…
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The politics of decentralisation and donor funding in South Africa’s rural water sector
Abstract: This study of the impact of donors on decentralization in South Africa shows that decentralization has taken a state-centric form. Western donors failed to promote a more inclusive community-oriented form of decentralization. Author(s): Galvin, Mary; Habib, Adam Source(s): , Journal of Southern African studies; vol. 29, no. 4 p. 865-884 Journal of Southern African…
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Empowering the poor : local governance for poverty reduction
Abstract: The basic conceptual dimensions of poverty and local governance are analysed and the key characteristics of the UNCDF framework for local development are outlined. Generally, a greater involvement of local populations in decision-making will help reduce poverty. Author(s): Bonfiglioli, Angelo Source(s): , viii, 153 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 United nations capital development fund…
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Tax reform and democratic accountability in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: The ‘governance bonus’ of tax reforms in terms of greater responsiveness in state-society relations is assessed by focusing on fiscal efficiency and transparency, democratic accountability, and external accountability towards international donors, using the cases of Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. Author(s): Rakner, Lise; Gloppen, Siri Source(s): , 24 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 University of…