Tag: development assistance
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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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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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The politics of poverty : elites, citizens and states : findings from ten years of DFID-funded research on governance and fragile states 2001-2010 : a synthesis paper
Abstract: This paper provides a brief overview of what different DFID funded programmes have told us about governance, fragility and conflict in the developing world. Key message is that to understand development we must understand the politics that shape it. Author(s): Ramshaw, Graeme; DFID Source(s): , 97 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Department for international…
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Local government association capacity building : rationale, co-operation practices, and strategies for the future : Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Tanzania
Abstract: The landscape of international co-operation with regard to capacity building of local government associations in Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania is described and the Finnish development policy related to decentralisation is outlined. Author(s): Östman, Kimmo Source(s): , 93 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Association of Finnish local and regional authorities, Helsinki…
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International cooperation in local governance and decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean : an initial mapping
Abstract: This is a general overview and reference for international co-operation in local governance and decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also seeks to contribute to effective, realistic and broad action in local governance and decentralization. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , 84 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 United nations development programme (UNDP), [Panamá] (English…
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United nations development programme India
Abstract: UNDP helps strengthen Indian systems, institutions and mechanisms enabling local elected representatives, officials and communities to perform their functions effectively, including planning, implementation and monitoring of decentralized development programmes. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Published: 2010 United nations development programme (UNDP) India, New Delhi (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.undp.org.in/whatwedo/democratic_governance
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The Local public sector initiative : strengthening public services, achieving development, empowering people over the public sector
Abstract: The Local Public Sector Initiative (LPSI) was initiated in December 2010 by the Urban Institute Center on International Development and Governance to promote international development and strengthen public sector governance worldwide. The focus is on decentralization and local governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Local public sector initiative (LPSI), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: /…