Tag: development assistance
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OGF : Oslo governance forum
Abstract: The Forum facilitates exchange of innovative experiences, knowledge and policy options on participatory governance assessments and social accountability among practitioners from UNDP, bilateral organisations, international development, academic institutions, government, and civil society. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Published: 2011 United nations development programme (UNDP). Oslo governance centre (OGC), Oslo (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.oslogovernanceforum.org/
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Palestinian territories : food security and land governance factsheet
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in the Palestinian territories, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , 4 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for…
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Governance for development in Africa : building on what works
Abstract: Part of the African failure in governance may be due to the application of a ‘good governance agenda’ that is ideological rather than evidence-based. The Africa Power and Politics Programme argues that it is time for more realistic and effective ways to approach institutional change in Africa. Author(s): Booth, David Source(s): , Policy brief…
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ACP-LGP : the Africa Caribbean Pacific local government platform = Plateforme des collectivités locales des pays Afrique Caraïbes Pacifique
Abstract: The ACP Local Government Platform was created in 2001 to improve the quality of local governments’ participation in ACP-EC cooperation. The ACPLGP website is intended for Local Government associations throughout the Africa Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 ACP-LG platform, Brussels (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.acplgp.net/
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Decentralisation : learning lessons from the developing world
Abstract: The obstacles to decentralization and conditions for success are discussed in a video and a presentation of Mr. Vaillancourt (Univ. of Montreal). He concludes that the EU would do wise to use a checklist to assess the likelihood of successful decentralization when deciding on funding priorities. Author(s): Vaillancourt, Francois Source(s): , 5:22 min. Published:…
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CLGF good practice scheme
Abstract: The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) Good Practice Scheme seeks to improve the delivery of local authority services through the spread of good practice. The Scheme matches UK councils with an overseas partner. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , Published: 2011 Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF), [London etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.gps.clgf.org.uk/index.cfm
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Indonesia : food security and land governance factsheet
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Indonesia, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , [10] p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…
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Busan partnership for effective development co-operation
Abstract: The final declaration of the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, Busan, South Korea, establishes a framework for development cooperation that embraces traditional donors, South-South cooperators, CSOs and private funders. Among other things, it stresses the importance of local governance. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , 12 p. Published: 2011 United nations development programme (UNDP)],…
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Micro-methods in evaluating governance interventions
Abstract: This paper is designed as a working guide for practitioners who would like to conduct scientifically credible impact evaluations of donor-assisted and government-sponsored governance programmes. Generally, decision-makers should strengthen the “evidence-based” development policy agenda. Author(s): Garcia, [Maria] Melody Source(s): , Discussion paper / German development institute; 7/2011 59 p., ill., graphs, tabs Discussion paper…
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Ghana : food security and land governance factsheet
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Ghana, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , 6 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…