Tag: development research
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Micro-methods in evaluating governance interventions
Abstract: This paper is designed as a working guide for practitioners who would like to conduct scientifically credible impact evaluations of donor-assisted and government-sponsored governance programmes. Generally, decision-makers should strengthen the “evidence-based” development policy agenda. Author(s): Garcia, [Maria] Melody Source(s): , Discussion paper / German development institute; 7/2011 59 p., ill., graphs, tabs Discussion paper…
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An upside down view of governance
Abstract: Central question of this paper is how to increase effective, accountable public authority in poor countries of the global South. Examples and studies from all over the world provide a fresh perspective on governance focusing less on the destination and more on the means of getting there. Author(s): Unsworth, Sue Source(s): , 83 p.…
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Why accountability matters
Abstract: This ODI policy brief points out that strengthening accountability is fundamentally a political activity, requiring a robust understanding of local politics (and not just party politics) combined with smarter and more flexible ways of delivering aid and technical support. Author(s): Wild, Leni; Foresti, Marta; Harris, Dan Source(s): , Policy brief / Overseas development institute…
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The politics of poverty : elites, citizens and states : findings from ten years of DFID-funded research on governance and fragile states 2001-2010 : a synthesis paper
Abstract: This paper provides a brief overview of what different DFID funded programmes have told us about governance, fragility and conflict in the developing world. Key message is that to understand development we must understand the politics that shape it. Author(s): Ramshaw, Graeme; DFID Source(s): , 97 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Department for international…
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Accountability tools for policy research : an online source of accountability tools for organisations conducting policy relevant research
Abstract: The One World Trust designed this accountability database to support researchers, campaigners and research managers to think through the way they use evidence to influence policy in an accountable way. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 One world trust, [London] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.oneworldtrust.org/apro/
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Social accountability in Africa : practitioners’ experiences and lessons
Abstract: This publication is a knowledge resource to support policy-makers, public policy practitioners, law-makers, public institutions, – managers, the scientific community, civil society, donors, development agencies and all those concerned with the ‘governance-accountability’ nexus in Africa. Author(s): Claasen, Mario; Alpín-Lardiés, Carmen Source(s): , viii, 224 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 Institute for democracy in…
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Commonwealth journal of local governance
Abstract: The Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance brings together perspectives of researchers and local government to disseminate information, ideas and good practice across the Commonwealth. It is co-auspiced by the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (UK) and the UTS Centre for Local Government. Author(s): Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance Commonwealth journal of local governance…
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Participatory governance and development : in search of a causal nexus : paper
Abstract: The evidence for developmental gains associated with participatory governance is examined and the need for a research agenda to properly describe the relationships is discussed. Both institutional and social mobilization approaches to participation are considered. Author(s): Schattan P. Coelho, Vera; Favareto, Arilson Source(s): , [34] p. Published: 2008 Stockholms universitet, [Stockholm (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Building capacity for decentralized local development in Chad : civil society groups and the role of nonformal adult education
Abstract: The lack of local capacity to capitalize on the potential of decentralization in Chad was investigated and the role that intermediate NGOs are beginning to play for local capacity development in the Sahelian region was examined. Author(s): Liebert, Gary P. Source(s): , viii, 222 p., ill., tabs, 22 cm facs Published: 2007 UMI, Ann…