Tag: development policy
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Subnational debt, insolvency, and market development
Abstract: Decentralization in many countries has given sub-national governments certain spending responsibilities and the capacity to incur debt. This note suggests broad lessons extracted from several country experiences with subnational debt restructuring, insolvency frameworks, and debt market development. Author(s): Canuto, Otaviano; Liu, Lili Source(s): , Economic premise; 112 7:00 PM Economic premise 112 Published: 2013…
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Development as a collective action problem : addressing the real challenges of African governance : synthesis report
Abstract: Experiences with local justice in Ghana and education reform in the Sahel show that development is best seen as a multi-layered collective action problem. Development assistance should be designed so as to support local problem-solving and adapting state programmes to local values and preferences. Author(s): Booth, David Source(s): , xi, 117 p., ill., graphs…
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The promotion of developmental local government to facilitate a developmental state
Abstract: The concept developmental state is clarified and the post-apartheid local government sphere and its own set of challenges is examined. Developmental local government is also explored. The challenges that hinder municipalities in their attempts to facilitate a developmental state are assessed. Author(s): Madumo, Onkgopotse S. Source(s): , Administratio publica; Vol. 20, Issue 3 p.…
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Why Gender Matters : Ten Ways Local Government can Advance Gender Equity : Fact Sheet
Abstract: The fact sheets, “Ten ways local government can advance gender equity“, are part of a resource package designed to build the capacity for local governments to consider gender equity in their planning, policy and service delivery. The fact sheets include practical information and practice examples of ways local government can advance gender equity for…
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Grassroots bureaucracy : intergovernmental relations and popular mobilization around AIDS policy in Brazil
Abstract: In Brazil’s AIDS policy sector, bureaucrats have ensured the successful implementation of their policies by mobilizing civil society as government watchdogs and as political advocates. These “activist bureaucrats” form a new layer of politics in Latin America. Author(s): Rich, Jessica A.J. Source(s): , 47 p., ill., tabs Published: 2012 [Author], Berkeley, CA (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Centre for policy studies
Abstract: Originally established in the Business School of the University of the Witwatersrand in 1987, CPS’ current focus of research is on policy, governance and democratisation, not only in South Africa, but in continental Africa at large. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Centre for policy studies (CPS), [Johannesburg] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cps.org.za/
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Democracy, participatory politics and development : some comparative lessons from Brazil, India and South Africa
Abstract: This essay reviews findings from ambitious reform projects in participatory governance in Brazil, India (Kerala) and South Africa and draws out some comparative lessons. For inclusive democratic development in the global south attention must be paid to effective citizenship. Author(s): Heller, Patrick Source(s): , Polity; Vol. 44, No. 4 p. 643-665 Polity Vol. 44,…
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Providing public goods : local responses to policy incoherence and state failure in Niger
Abstract: In Niger, as in most African countries, the implementation of public policies poses enormous challenges. Local initiatives to plug the gaps are usually informal. Engaging with local informal initiatives and helping them to become institutionalized would be a better strategy than ignoring them. Author(s): Olivier De Sardan, Jean-Pierre Source(s): , Policy brief / Africa…
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Platforma : the European voice of local and regional authorities for development = la voix européenne des autorités locales et régionales pour le développement
Abstract: The European Platform of Local and Regional Authorities for Development is the voice of local and regional authorities and of their organizations to the European institutions. It supports the dialogue between European local authorities and EU institutions in charge of Development policy. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Platforma, Paris [etc.] (English; French ISBN/ISSN: /…