Tag: development planning
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Decentralisation in Mali : putting policy into practice
Abstract: This bulletin describes the rationale for and foundations of decentralisation in Mali, the institutional support arrangements and the first achievements of the process at local level, as well as the issues and challenges arising from this process. Author(s): Diarra, Souleymane; Lubbock, Jean Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal tropical institute; 362Decentralisation and local governance 78…
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PGIS’s relevance, applicability and conditions in local rural development : a case study with village development planning in Bach Ma national park buffer zone, Vietnam
Abstract: The relevance of participatory GIS (PGIS) for developing countries was examined, especially in relation to village development planning in Vietnam. The need for keeping the local community’s needs in mind is emphasized. The relation of PGIS to rural development is not always straightforward. Author(s): Nguyen Thuy Trang Source(s): , vi, 102 p., ill., graphs,…
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Land policies for growth and poverty reduction
Abstract: The effectiveness of land policy in support of development, and poverty reduction can be enhanced by strengthening (local) governments’ contribution to the promotion of socially desirable land allocation, and utilization. Mechanisms include (land) taxation, regulation, and land use planning. Author(s): Deininger, Klaus Source(s): , A World bank policy research report [292] p., ill., graphs,…
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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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Decentralisation and development planning : some practical considerations
Abstract: Three case studies are presented to illustrate a number of areas that require careful consideration when the institutionalization of decentralized development planning systems forms part of project activities. Author(s): Hadingham, Tim Source(s): , 27 p,, ill., tabs Published: 2003 Department for international development (DFID). Transport links], [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.transport-links.org/transport_links/filearea/publications/1_802_Decentralisation%20and%20Development%20Planning%20-%20Some%20Practical%20Considerations.pdf
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Evaluation of local economic development (LED) in the Free state province
Abstract: This report examines the current status quo with respect to Local Economic Development (LED) in the Free State Province, and the impact which LED projects are having on local communities. The role of local government is highlighted. Author(s): Nel, Etienne Source(s): , CDS research report : LED & SMMC development; 2 52 p CDS…
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Why is local economic development so difficult, and what can we do to make it more effective?
Abstract: The lack of success of local economic development is analysed. The main reasons are inherent reasons such as (a) a top-down approach; (b) unclear concepts; (c) reasons linked to globalization. Alternative approaches to make LED work are suggested. Author(s): Meyer-Stamer, Jörg Source(s): , Mesopartner working paper; 04/2003 41 p., ill., tabs Mesopartner working paper…
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‘Bringing government to the people’ : women, local governance and community participation in South Africa
Abstract: This paper considers the ongoing political transformations in South Africa in the context of debates about good governance and participatory democracy. Author(s): McEwan, Cheryl Source(s): Geoforum; 34(2003)4, p. 469-481, ill., maps Geoforum 34(2003)4 Published: 2003 World bank, (English ISBN/ISSN: /0016-7185 Link: http://dro.dur.ac.uk/1069/1/1069.pdf
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Moving targets : towards monitoring democratic decentralization
Abstract: This bulletin deals with monitoring and evaluation of institutional and organizational processes. Major issues in decentralization, as well as in monitoring and evaluation are examined. Lastly, attention is paid to setting up a monitoring framework directed at democratic decentralization. Author(s): Oosterhout, Alphonsus T.H. Van Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal tropical institute; 349 69 p.,…
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Local economic development : new generations of actors, policies and instruments : a summary report prepared for…
Abstract: In this overview of trends in local economic development in sub-Saharan Africa, three categories of local economic development initiatives are distinguished: (1) community based economic development; (2) business or enterprise development; and (3) locality development. Author(s): Helmsing, Albertus Hendrikus Johannes Source(s): , p. 59-78 draft papers Published: 2001 Human development resource network (HDRNet), [S.l.]…