Tag: development planning
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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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Local government councils performance and quality of service delivery in Uganda : Luwero district council score-card 2008/09
Abstract: Luwero District Council in Uganda was the first to be assessed using the new score-card methodology. District performance and the quality of public services was assessed and recommendations for improvement were provided. Capacity building, budgeting, and development planning need more attention. Author(s): Muyomba-Tamale, Lillian Source(s): , ACODE policy research paper series; 38 iv, 58…
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Kerala people’s campaign for decentralized planning
Abstract: Kerala’s People’s Participation aims to enhance civil participation in planning and budgeting. All 1214 local governments in Kerala were given powers of decision making, and were granted discretionary budgeting authority over 35–40% of the state’s developmental expenditures. Author(s): Bandyopadhyay, David Source(s): , 1 file Published: 2010 Participedia, [S.l.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://participedia.net/cases/kerala-people-s-campaign-decentralized-planning
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Facilitator’s guide to participatory land use and development planning : Environment and rural development (EnRD) program, Decentralization program
Abstract: This guidebook describes participatory land use and development planning in the Philippines. Steps include: mobilization of local governments and communities, prioritization of needs, formulation of community vision and mission, and preparation of a comprehensive 6-year development plan. Author(s): Salzer, Walter Source(s): , 121 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Deutsche Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ),…
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Training manual to facilitate decentralized local government planning activities to empower communities in the context of public sector reform : concept and method of decentralized local government planning processes
Abstract: This training manual includes information on: (1) the key areas of decentralization; (2) the rational for decentralization; (3) making a local development plan; (4) making a community development action plan. Author(s): Kamara, Kenday Samuel Source(s): , Decentralization training manual [128] p., ill., tabs Decentralization training manual Published: 2009 University of Sussex. Institute of development…
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Decentralisation by devolution in Tanzania : reflections on community involvement in the planning process in Kizota ward in Dodoma
Abstract: Although the government has succeeded in implementing decentralization-by-devolution, its contribution to grassroots planning is still minimal and ineffective. Involvement is often restricted to the implementation of centrally made plans that do not include local priorities. Author(s): Massoi, L.; Norman, A.S. Source(s): , Journal of public administration and policy research; Vol. 1, No. 7 p.…
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Developmental local government in South Africa : institutional fault lines
Abstract: In this discussion of the South-African local government framework, as well as some of its major challenges, the practice of internal municipal governance is examined, and the feasibility of the intergovernmental planning framework is questioned. Author(s): De Visser, Jaap Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance (CJLG); 2 p. 7-25 Commonwealth journal of local…
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Promoting local economic development through strategic planning
Abstract: The Local Economic Development (LED) series is a resource for local governments, businesses and civil society organizations to help them initiate and implement local economic development interventions through a strategic planning process. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , Local economic development (LED) series 5 vols, ill Local economic development (LED) series Published: 2009 United nations human…
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Government through time : participation and poverty reduction in Tanzania
Abstract: This report suggests that villagers in Tanzania, who take part in participatory institutions, are performing citizenship but deflecting responsibility. Years of exposure to development planning in Tanzania have created a high level of scepticism about the likelihood of plans being implemented. Author(s): Green, Maia Source(s): , CPRC working paper; 145 30 p CPRC working…
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People in planning in Malawi : lessons from the APAC programme in Eastern and Southern Africa
Abstract: This paper provides a short overview of the rationale for decentralisation and how it works in practice in Malawi. It describes key aspects of the People in Planning models used, how these have facilitated people’s involvement and and how they can be sustained and replicated. Author(s): Samuels, Fiona; Sibale, Bright; Selvester, Kerry Source(s): ,…