Tag: development projects
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Institutional choice and recognition in the formation and consolidation of local democracy
Abstract: Case studies from around the world are used to explore the effects of institutional choices and recognition by governments, development agencies and large NGOs on three dimensions of democracy: 1) representation, 2) citizenship, and 3) the public domain. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C.; Chhatre, Ashwini; Lankina, Tomila V. Source(s): , Representation, equity and environment working…
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Project planning and implementation at the local government level : lessons of experience
Abstract: Several factors contribute to the failure of local government projects in making appreciable impacts. The most serious ones have to do with institutional instability and policies working at cross purposes. The paper identifies 6 policy areas in rectifying the failings. Author(s): Oladipo, Jimoh A. Source(s): , European journal of social sciences; Vol. 6, No.…
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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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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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FEICOM : Fonds spécial d’equipement et d’intervention intercommunale
Abstract: The «Fonds Spécial d’Equipement et d’Intervention Intercommunale (FEICOM)» was established in 1974. Its mission is to provide financial and other support for local development activities undertaken by decentralized authorities in Cameroon. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2006 Fonds spécial d’equipement et d’intervention intercommunale (FEICOM), Yaoundé (French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.feicom.net/www/internet/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=40&Itemid=54