Tag: development strategies
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Localizing the MDGs : unlocking the potential of the local public sector to engage in development and poverty reduction
Abstract: This paper explores how local governments and deconcentrated national government departments can contribute to achieving poverty reduction and development outcomes. Increasingly, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are pursued in a top-down manner. Author(s): Boex, Jamie Source(s): , IDG working paper; 2010-04 18 p., ill., graph, tab IDG working paper 2010-04 Published: 2010 Urban institute…
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United nations e-government survey 2010 : leveraging e-government at a time of financial and economic crisis
Abstract: This edition makes the case that e-government should play an ever greater role in development. However, e-participation has so far not been nearly as successful as participatory budgeting. The global South is still lagging in implementation and infrastructure. Author(s): Qian, Haiyan Source(s): , Economic & social affairs xi, 125 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs…
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A guide to UNDP democratic governance practice
Abstract: This document guides readers to the policies and strategies of UNDP in its work on democratic governance, including decentralization and local governance, Examples give a taste of work on the ground and resources indicate where you can find more information. Author(s): Achar, Asmara Lua; Førde, Bjørn Source(s): , 134 p., ill. Published: 2010 United…
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Participation and planning for local development : special thematic issue
Abstract: In this issue alternatives to globalization are sought that are based on social dialogue, effective participation, and the valuing of everyone´s cultural and territorial roots. Participatory local development can be a tool for transforming development policies in the face of globalization. Author(s): Mesias, Rosendo; Oliveras, Rosa Source(s): , Universitas forum : [journal on human…
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Multi-actor participation in local development : the ‘rise and decline’ of Harambee policy in Kenya
Abstract: The objectives, prime movers and the incentives for participation in the Harambee local development model, Kenya, are examend and the weaknesses that affected its success are pointed out. An attempt is made to discuss alternatives for improving the working of the policy. Author(s): Kanothi, Raphael Ngatia Source(s): , p. 9-26, ill. Published: 2009 Institute…
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Promoting local economic development through strategic planning
Abstract: The Local Economic Development (LED) series is a resource for local governments, businesses and civil society organizations to help them initiate and implement local economic development interventions through a strategic planning process. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , Local economic development (LED) series 5 vols, ill Local economic development (LED) series Published: 2009 United nations human…
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Governance in conflict prevention and recovery : a guidance note
Abstract: This note helps develop conflict-sensitive democratic governance programming before, during and after armed conflict, by providing insights into: (a) debates on the effects of democratic governance interventions; (b) the main challenges and opportunities; and (c) practical tools and resources. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , xi, 47 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 United nations development programme…
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Participatory development and its emergence in the fields of community and international development
Abstract: This study of participatory development and its evolution, explores developmental concepts related to PD including: community, development, community development, capacity-building, project, decentralization, civil society, empowerment, self-reliance, and sustainable development. Author(s): Ben-Meir, Yossef Source(s): , xiv, 425 p., ill., maps, tabs facs. Published: 2009 UMI, Ann Arbor, MI (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://gradworks.umi.com/3359812.pdf
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ASSADPAM : Association of southern African schools and departments of public administration and management
Abstract: ASSADPAM is a professional network of higher education schools and departments in the disciplines of Public Administration, Public Management, Public Governance and Development Management in Southern Africa. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 Association of southern African schools and departments of public administration and management (ASSADPAM), Johannesburg (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.assadpam.net