Tag: development projects
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Governance in practice : decentralization and people’s participation in the local development of Bangladesh
Abstract: Author(s): Asaduzzaman, Mohammed Source(s): , 207 p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2008 Acta electronica universitatis Tamperensis, Tampere (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-951-44-7410-1/ Link: http://acta.uta.fi/pdf/978-951-44-7410-1.pdf
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Capacity development
Abstract: The key concepts and basic principles underlying the UNDP approach to supporting capacity development are introduced, the 4 core priority issues are outlined, and the 5 steps of the capacity development process are described. Author(s): Wignaraja, Kanni Source(s): , UNDP practice note 30 p., ill., graphs UNDP practice note Published: 2008 United nations development…
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South Africa’s NGOs and the quest for development
Abstract: Author(s): Nzimakwe, Thokozani Ian Source(s): , International NGO journal (INGOJ); Vol. 3, No. 5 p. 90-97 International NGO journal (INGOJ) Vol. 3, No. 5 Published: 2008 Academic journals, [Nairobi etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: /1993-8225 Link: http://www.academicjournals.org/INGOJ/PDF/Pdf2008/May/Nzimakwe.pdf
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Are practices of local participation sidelining the institutional participatory channels? : reflections from Johannesburg
Abstract: This case from South Africa shows that, in spite of the participation and decentralization rhetoric, there is no real power vested by the state at the local level. Participation is in practice considered a nuisance. It is simply not incorporated in policy-making nor in its implementation. Author(s): Bénit-Gbaffou, Claire Source(s): , Transformation; 66/67 33…
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Information distortion, elite capture, and task complexity in decentralised development
Abstract: Three problems in the decentralized or participatory approach to development receive special attention in this chapter: information distortion, elite capture, and task complexity. The context of the central analysis is that of externally-supported aid programmes. Author(s): Platteau, Jean-Philippe Source(s): , 54 p. Published: 2008 Facultés universitaires Notre-Dame de la paix (FUNDP)], [Namur (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Local governance institutions for sustainable natural resource management in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger
Abstract: Experiences with natural resources management for the purpose of food and income generation are analysed, using cases from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Particular attention is paid to customary arrangements, projects interventions, and decentralization. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , KIT working papers series; G1 iii, 25 p., ill., tabs KIT working papers series…
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Giving local government a more central place in development : an examination of donor support for decentralisation
Abstract: Funding is critical for running local governments, and calls for fiscal decentralization and aligned donor support. Capacity building is needed for all those involved in the process at all levels. Specific attention has to be paid to empowering the poor in local communities. Author(s): Nibbering, Jan Willem; Swart, Rolf Source(s): , [A rich menu…
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Does community driven development work? : evidence from Senegal
Abstract: The impact of the World Bank financed PNIR (Programme National d’Infrastructures Rurales) CDD (community driven development) project on access to basic services, household expenditures and child anthropometrics in Senegal was examined. Author(s): Arcand, Jean-Louis; Bassole, Léandre Source(s): , 42 p., ill., graphs, tabs 2nd draft Published: 2007 United nations economic commission for Africa (UNECA)],…
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Participation : from tyranny to transformation? : exploring new approaches to participation in development
Abstract: [Partial preview] In this volume, development and other social policy scholars and practitioners show how participation can help produce genuine transformation for marginalized communities. It captures the recent convergence between participatory development and participatory governance. Author(s): Hickey, Samuel; Mohan, Giles Source(s): , [292] p., ill., tabs 3rd impr Published: 2007 Zed, London [etc.] (English…
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Can the design of community-driven development reduce the risk of elite capture? : evidence from Indonesia
Abstract: This study from Indonesia shows that while CDD projects can help create spaces for elite and non-elite community leaders to emerge, elite control of project decision-making is pervasive. Project-initiated accountability arrangements, such as democratic leadership selection, could curb this. Author(s): Fritzen, Scott A. Source(s): , 38 p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 National university of…