Tag: development assistance

• Political capture of decentralization : vote-buying through grants-financed local jurisdictions

  Abstract: Donors should strengthen strategies that focus on institutional and governance interventions to undercut patronage incentives and enable voters to mobilize to demand broad public services. Author(s): Khemani, Stuti Source(s): , Policy research working paper; 5350 35 p., ill., tabs Policy research working paper 5350 Published: 2010 World bank, [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: [1813-9450]/ Link:…

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• A draft international framework for CSO development effectiveness : presented for consideration by CSOs, donors and governments

  Abstract: Author(s): Source(s): , 31 p. version 2 Published: 2010 Open forum for CSO development effectiveness, [Brussels] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ccic.ca/_files/en/what_we_do/2010_11_framework_for_cso_dev_eff_final.pdf

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  civil society, development assistance, Empowerment, guidelines, popular participation, Sustainable development

• Inclusive local governance for poverty reduction : a review of policies and practices

  Abstract: IDS reviewed 11 cases studies of donors worldwide to analyse how and when donor policies and initiatives for social inclusion in local governance processes and institutions really work to improve the lives of the poor. Author(s): Mejía Acosta, Andrés; Clark, Julia Source(s): , 48 p., ill. Published: 2010 Swiss agency for development and cooperation…

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  Brazil, China, development assistance, development policy, development projects, Governance, guidelines, India, Local Government, Pakistan, Peru, poverty alleviation, South Africa, Uganda

• Istanbul CSO development effectiveness principles

  Abstract: These principles guide the work of civil society organizations in peace and war, grassroots work to policy advocacy, and in a continuum from humanitarian emergencies to long-term development: social justice, gender equity, empowerment, participation, sustainability, partnership, mutual learning. Author(s): Source(s): , 1 p. Published: 2010 Open forum for CSO development effectiveness, [Brussels] (English ISBN/ISSN:…

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  civil society, Conflict, development assistance, Empowerment, Local Government, nongovernmental organizations, popular participation, social justice, Sustainable development

• Local governance and decentralisation

  Abstract: This initiative is part of the informal development partners working group for local governance and decentralisation (DPWG-LGD). The first pilot training course took place in Brussels in January 2011. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Joint donors’ competence development network (Train4dev.net), [Luxembourg etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.train4dev.net/index.php?id=109

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  Capacity Building, co-operation between organizations, decentralization in government, development assistance, eu, Governance, Local Government

• Promouvoir la bonne gouvernance des entités territoriales décentralisées et des provinces en RDC : atelier d’écriture

  Abstract: The objective of this writeshop was to extract the lessons from the most significant experiences gained in the area of promoting good governance. The participants were drawn from Cordaid, a Dutch NGO, and partner organizations in South Kivu and Eastern Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Author(s): Klaver, Dieuwke Source(s): , Publication occasionnelle xv, 47…

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• Social accountability in Africa : practitioners’ experiences and lessons

  Abstract: This publication is a knowledge resource to support policy-makers, public policy practitioners, law-makers, public institutions, – managers, the scientific community, civil society, donors, development agencies and all those concerned with the ‘governance-accountability’ nexus in Africa. Author(s): Claasen, Mario; Alpín-Lardiés, Carmen Source(s): , viii, 224 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 Institute for democracy in…

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• Building bridges between the state & the people : an overview of UNDP’s recent and current interventions in public administration and local governance in Latin America & the Caribbean

  Abstract: This is one of the regional stock-taking papers capturing UNDPs recent and current work in public administration, civil service reform, decentralization and local government, as well as initiatives that touch directly on the public administration at the national and sub-national levels. Author(s): Keuleers, Patrick Source(s): , 23 p. Published: 2010 United nations development programme…

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• Corruption is not an option : accountability is a must!

  Abstract: Website that provides information on programmes, standards, and training events to fight corruption and strive for full accountability, partnership, and participation in all activities, especially in Sierra Leone. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Accountability alert Sierra Leone (AA SL), Freetown (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.aalert.org/home.html

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  Capacity Building, community participation, corrupt practices, development assistance, Governance, information exchange, popular participation, project monitoring

• Building bridges between the state & the people : an overview of UNDP’s recent and current interventions in public administration and local governance in Africa

  Abstract: Author(s): Keuleers, Patrick Source(s): , 36 p. Published: 2010 United nations development programme (UNDP), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://content.undp.org/go/cms-service/download/publication/?version=live&id=2672816

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