Tag: development strategies
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Political economy studies: are they actionable : some lessons from Zambia
Abstract: The extent to which political economy studies can guide institutional reforms is examined, using the case of Zambia. One of the examples shows how policy dialogue shaped advocacy measures to facilitate decentralization reform. Author(s): Beuran, Monica; Raballand, Gaël; Kapoor, Kapil Source(s): , Policy research working paper; 5656 17 p Policy research working paper 5656…
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Financing decentralization, service delivery and local development : report of proceedings
Abstract: Among other things, this AMCOD Conference decided on the installation of a new executive bureau and adopted decisions on the Charter on Values, Principles and Standards of Decentralization, Local Governance and Local Development and AMCOD’s Long-Term Strategic Plan for the period 2011-2026. Author(s): Namashulua, Carmelita Rita Source(s): , 117 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011…
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Community-driven development in post-conflict and conflict-affected areas : experiences from east Asia : background paper for the 2011 World development report
Abstract: This paper provides a framework for assessing the impacts of (Community-Driven Development) CDD projects in post-conflict and conflict-affected areas. A major set of challenges relates to the impact of violent conflict on the capacity and legitimacy of institutions at multiple levels. Author(s): Barron, Patrick Source(s): , Discussion papers / World bank vi, 31 p.,…
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6th Annual meeting of the development partners working group on local governance and decentralisation : LGD and the road to Busan : Brussels, May 18-20, 2011 : closing statement
Abstract: In the closing statement of the 6th Annual Meeting of the Development Partners Working Group on Local Governance and Decentralisation the importance of DLG issues in the aid-effectiveness discourse was reiterated. Author(s): GIZ Source(s): , 3 p. Published: 2011 Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)], [Bonn (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.dpwg-lgd.org/cms/upload/pdf/Brussels_2011_Closing_Statement.pdf
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Local governance critical for achieving development goals : key note speech
Abstract: UNDP administrator Helen Clark identifies key drivers of MDG progress with particular relevance to local governance, including gender equality in education and representation, inclusive growth, development ownership and accountability, sanitation, water supply, and energy access. Author(s): Clark, Helen Source(s): , [3] p. Published: 2011 United nations development programme (UNDP), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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State of the art of local governance : challenges for the next decade : proceedings of the workshop
Abstract: In 2010, a workshop was held in Visby, Sweden, to sum up the insights gained so far and to identify and discuss the key challenges for the coming decade. Among others, local democracy can be seen as a tool for development but also as undermining, paralleling and legitimizing the state. Author(s): Jörgensen, Bent; Dellnas,…
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Indonesia Kecamatan development program
Abstract: The Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) was a national Government of Indonesia program that aimed at alleviating poverty, strengthening local government and community institutions, and improving local governance. It ran from 1998 to 2009. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011 World bank, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://go.worldbank.org/3THYNMRD00
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When ‘civics’ go ‘governance’ : on the role and relevance of civic organisations in the policy arena in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: Brouwers questions the effectiveness of the lobby and advocacy work of civil society in Africa when it comes to advancing democracy and triggering development for the poor. It is time to revisit the theory of change of external engagement with civic actors in the global South. Author(s): Brouwers, Ria Source(s): , The power of…
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Participants’ kit : harmonisation, decentralisation and local governance : prepared on behalf of the informal Development partners working group on local governance and decentralisation (DPWG-LGD)
Abstract: This training kit gives an overview of the state-of-the-art knowledge on harmonization, decentralization and local governance that are essential for understanding how local governance and decentralisation processes can be designed, supported and monitored in a harmonised manner. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane Source(s): , 156 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Train4dev.net, [Wageningen] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Uganda local government association
Abstract: The main thrust of the ULGA lies in providing good and effective services to the members. In this respect, the Association has provided legal and planning services on demand to members. In addition, the Association has managed to run its own information dissemination programmes. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Uganda local government association (ULGA),…