Tag: development policy
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Foundations for local governance : decentralization in comparative perspectives
Abstract: [Partial preview] This book provides a comparative analysis of different experiences of decentralization in 6 developing countries in Asia and Africa. Successful reforms have coherent approaches to stakeholder involvement for poverty reduction in the developing world. Author(s): Saito, Fumihiko Source(s): , 301 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Physica, Heidelberg (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-3-7908-2006-5/ Link: http://books.google.com/books?id=efFMNkkDjhgC&pg=PR3&hl=nl&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
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Institutions: top down or bottom up? : design and reform of institutions in LDCs and transition economies
Abstract: This article poses the question whether top-down institutional change is desirable, using the case of land tenure reform versus customary rights. It recommends adopting an agenda of gradual reform that recognizes the constraints of bottom up evolution instead of delusory top down attempts. Author(s): Easterly, William Source(s): , American economic review; Vol. 98, No.…
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Multi-donor support to civil society and engaging with ‘non-traditional’ civil society : a light-touch review of DFID’s portfolio
Abstract: A study of multi-donor models support of ‘non-traditional’ civil society to scale up civil society engagement, including that of local government associations, with the state for enhanced governance and poverty reduction was carried out in Latin America and Asia. Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher; Wells, Adrian; Sharma, Bhavna; Mendizabal, Enrique Source(s): , 66 p., ill., maps,…
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Rural infrastructure, Panchayati raj, and governance
Abstract: Important shortcomings of the institutional and funding approach to local rural infrastructural development in India, particularly when seen from the perspective of the panchayats, have come to light. This chapter lays down suggestions on constructing better frameworks for reform. Author(s): Raghunandan, T.R. Source(s): , p. 28-46, ill., tabs Published: 2007 Oxford university press, [New…
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Empowering the marginalized : case studies of social accountability initiatives in Asia
Abstract: Thirteen case studies of social accountability, including citizen participation in public policy making, participatory budgeting, participatory gender budget formulation and analysis, independent budget analysis, public expenditure tracking, citizen monitoring, and social audits. Author(s): Sirker, Karen; Cosic, Sladjana Source(s): , WBI working papers ix, 86 p., ill., tabs WBI working papers Published: 2007 World bank…
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Bridging the macro-micro gap : micro-meso-macro linkages in the context of sector-wide approaches
Abstract: The positive, local effects of sector-wide approaches are not yet sufficiently evident. Macro-micro linkages should be strengthened by addressing gaps in the policy dialogue, effective monitoring of performance at service delivery level, and better interaction with a wide range of stakeholders. Author(s): Reesch, Ellen Van Source(s): , [A rich menu for the poor :…
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Decentralisation and service delivery : lessons from sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: This article concludes that, although decentralization has not yet had a significant positive impact on the quality of public services in sub-Saharan Africa, this is due primarily to the wider policy environment rather than to decentralization per se. Author(s): Conyers, Diana Source(s): IDS bulletin; 38(2007)1, p. 18-32 IDS bulletin 38(2007)1 Published: 2007 World Bank,…
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Assessing the merits of decentralization as a conflict mitigation strategy
Abstract: Case studies from Colombia, Ghana, the Philippines, and Uganda illustrate the complex effects of decentralization on conflict stabilization. Decentralization supportive of higher local government expenditures, employment, and elected leaders have been less likely to succumb to ethnic conflict. Author(s): Siegle, Joseph; O’Mahony, Patrick Source(s): , 72 p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 Pennsylvania state university.…
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Community driven development (CDD) : toolkit for national stocktaking and review
Abstract: This toolkit emphasizes the need for coherent action in all five dimensions of community driven development: community empowerment; empowerment of local government; realignment of central and national sectors; accountability; and capacity development. Author(s): Heemskerk, Willem; Campen, Wim Van; Baltissen, Gerard Source(s): , iii, 77 p., ill., tabs 3rd draft Published: 2006 Royal tropical institute…