Tag: development planning
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Empowerment evaluation in regional planning and public health
Abstract: The extent to which the ten principles of empowerment evaluation (including community ownership, democratic participation, social justice, capacity building, organizational learning, and accountability) can stimulate the learning process within a planning approach to public health work is discussed. Author(s): Amdam, Roar Source(s): , Notat; 11 21 p Notat 11 Published: 2007 Høgskulen i Volda…
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Case evidence on ‘capacities for integrated local development planning’ : a UNDP capacity development resource
Abstract: This action brief highlights approaches to local development and capacity challenges to support integrated local development planning process. It specifically provides case material for facilitating participatory planning through dialogue and priority-setting, and integrated planning and budgeting. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Capacity development action briefs; 2007/3 15 p., ill., tabs Capacity development action briefs 2007/3…
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Action learning case-study : community based planning (CBP)
Abstract: Community-based planning (CBP) is a form of participatory planning which has been designed to promote community action. This case study focuses on the methodology as developed by the original project drawing on the experiences of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Uganda. Author(s): Searle-Mbullu, Rachel; Reynolds, Kian Source(s): , 16 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 African…
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Deepening democracy through local participation : examining the ward committee system as a form of local participation in Bonteheuvel in the Western Cape
Abstract: A case from Western Cape was used to examine the South African experience in the disconnect between the institutional arrangements to foster participation introduced by the state after 1994 and the ability of the poor to engage with the state through these institutional arrangements. Author(s): Esau, Michelle Source(s): , 31 p. Published: 2007 University…
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Understanding your local economy : a resource guide for cities
Abstract: This Cities Alliance draws on 15 case studies and includes a practical toolkit. It compares tools and methods used in cities in developing, transition and advanced economies. The role of local authorities in developing sound LED strategies, often as part of slum upgrading strategies, is crucial. Author(s): Rodríguez-Pose, Andrés; Farole, Thomas; Dowson, Laura; Vik,…
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Educational governance at local level : modules for capacity building
Abstract: This booklet contains four training modules for implementing educational governance at the local level. The subjects are: (1) policy & context; (2) civil society: participation & public-private partnership; (3) planning for district education & local governance; and (4) school based governance. Author(s): Khan, Faryal Source(s): , 132 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 United…
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Internal management, a process of change : for managers, elected officials, and organizations
Abstract: A handbook with practical exercises and techniques for local government managers and politicians. Topics include among others changing internal management, time and problem analysis, the manager’s role, planning and objective setting, performance appraisal and communication. Author(s): Little, Anthony P.; Twaalfhoven, Malinda; Zaal, Janneke Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 VNG international, The…
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The role of local government in local economic development : a step-by-step approach developed by VNG international
Abstract: The approach consists of six phases, and provides a logical progression from the situation in which there is no organized structure for Local Economic Development to more advanced programmes. Especially suited for local governments that are able to provide basic infrastructure and support services. Author(s): Budds, Jim; Swart, Rolf; Hertogs, Erik-Jan Source(s): , 53…
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The politics of partial decentralization
Abstract: This paper argues that unless local governments have the discretion to choose among competing uses subject to a budget constraint, and citizens know this and have a way of evaluating whether the government’s decision was a good one, the decentralization will only be partial. Author(s): Devarajan, Shantayanan; Khemani, Stuti; Shah, Shekhar Source(s): , 22…
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Capacity building for participatory planning and budgeting in Africa : initiatives and strategic perspectives
Abstract: Capacity building will be necessary to balance top-down and local-level bottom-up participatory planning and budgeting in decentralized management. Capacity building institutions must position themselves to play a facilitative role. Author(s): Matovu, George Source(s): , 13 p. Published: 2006 United nations public administration network (UNPAN)], [New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/UN/UNPAN023884.pdf