Tag: development projects
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Reshaping institutions : evidence on aid impacts using a pre-analysis plan
Abstract: Minority participation requirements were imposed in the GoBifo “community driven development” project in Sierra Leone to make local institutions more egalitarian. This enhanced local public goods provision in the short run, but had no effect to durably reshape local institutions. Author(s): Casey, Katherine; Glennerster, Rachel; Miguel, Edward Source(s): , 42 p., ill., tabs new…
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Decentralisation : learning lessons from the developing world
Abstract: The obstacles to decentralization and conditions for success are discussed in a video and a presentation of Mr. Vaillancourt (Univ. of Montreal). He concludes that the EU would do wise to use a checklist to assess the likelihood of successful decentralization when deciding on funding priorities. Author(s): Vaillancourt, Francois Source(s): , 5:22 min. Published:…
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AIDS and local governance
Abstract: The Governance and AIDS programme (GAP) of IDASA was launched in 2008. One of the strategic objectives was to identify indicators of fragility of local government and to study the contribution of capacity development for cooperative governance on AIDS in southern Africa. Author(s): IDASA Source(s): , Published: 2011 Idasa, Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Introduction to the Mwananchi programme : strengthening citizen engagement
Abstract: The Programme Director explains how the project will bring together media, civil society organisations (CSOs) and elected representatives to create ‘coalitions of change’ and strengthen citizen engagement in seven African countries. Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher Source(s): , 2.55 min., ill. Published: 2010 Overseas development institute (ODI)]. Mwananchi programme, [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvEHuof1ClA
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Mwananchi : strengthening citizen engagement
Abstract: The Mwananchi Programme promotes local governance issues to strengthen citizens’ voices and improve governance and accountability in Africa. The programme works in Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Southern Sudan, Uganda and Zambia. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Overseas development institute (ODI)]. Mwananchi programme, [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mwananchi-africa.org/
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Papua New Guinea sub-national strategy : mid term review : final report
Abstract: The Sub-National Strategy (SNS) is a program of the Australian Government that supports the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) to improve service delivery by strengthening institutions of local governance. Author(s): Land, Tony; Dobunaba, Felecia; Fargher, John Source(s): , xi, 49, 43 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 Australian agency for international development (AusAID)],…
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Inclusive local governance for poverty reduction : a review of policies and practices
Abstract: IDS reviewed 11 cases studies of donors worldwide to analyse how and when donor policies and initiatives for social inclusion in local governance processes and institutions really work to improve the lives of the poor. Author(s): Mejía Acosta, Andrés; Clark, Julia Source(s): , 48 p., ill. Published: 2010 Swiss agency for development and cooperation…
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The impact and effectiveness of transparency and accountability initiatives : a review of the evidence to date : synthesis report
Abstract: This report distils findings from reviews of transparency and accountability initiatives in the areas of public service delivery, budget processes, freedom of information, natural resource governance and aid transparency. Author(s): McGee, Rosemary; Gaventa, John; Barrett, Greg Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 University of Sussex]. Institute of development studies (IDS), [Brighton (English…
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Decentralisation, democracy and allocation of poverty alleviation programmes in rural India
Abstract: A study of the effect of devolution on poverty alleviation programmes in Indian villages at household level indicates that the resources were captured by the local elite after decentralization, that is, decentralization did not necessarily contribute to the improvement of the welfare of the poor. Author(s): Sato, Takahiro; Imai, Katsushi S. Source(s): , BWPI…
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Decentralized local governments as a modality for post-conflict recovery and development : an emerging natural experiment in northern Uganda
Abstract: The main features and potential impact of five post-conflict programmes in northern Uganda are compared to assess to what extent each program engages local governments in an effective manner and whether local governments can serve as an effective public service delivery modality. Author(s): Boex, Jamie; Kimble, Deborah; Pigey, Juliana Source(s): , IDG working paper;…