Tag: economic aspects

• Decentralization and the dance of creating districts : theory and practice in Uganda : a research paper

  Abstract: In Uganda, the number of districts has increased from 17 in 1968 to 83 in 2008. It is shown that politics more than the economic or socio-cultural reasons influenced the expansion of the number of districts. The cost of running local governments outweigh the intended benefits. Author(s): Emmanuel, Oyuku-Ocen Source(s): , 70 p., ill.,…

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  January 1, 2008

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• Decentralization and people’s participation in conservation : a comparative study from the western Terai of Nepal

  Abstract: Household participation and benefits from decentralized participatory conservation programmes in Nepal were examined for two protected areas in the Terai. The benefits of participation outweighed the costs. The performance of grassroots organizations and levels of participation were correlated. Author(s): Baral, Nabin; Heinen, Joel T. Source(s): The international journal of sustainable development and world ecology;…

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  January 1, 2007

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• Governance in west Africa : annotated bibliography = La gouvernance en Afrique de l’ouest : bibliographie annotée

  Abstract: The bibliography deals with governance in the West African region. It consists of general and geographical analytical references as well as Internet sites and references. A list of agencies advocating for human rights and good governance is also included in the bibliography. Author(s): CODESRIA Source(s): , 76 p. Published: 2006 Council for the development…

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  January 1, 2006

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• Decentralisation and poverty in developing countries : exploring the impact

  Abstract: There is no unambiguous link between decentralization and poverty reduction, but the poverty impact of decentralization would appear to depend less on the physical country setting than on the capacity and willingness of policy makers to ensure a pro-poor devolution process. Author(s): Jütting, Johannes Source(s): , Working paper / OECD development centre; 236 52…

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  January 1, 2004

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• What, why, and where

  Abstract: The purpose of this section is to provide a broad overview of the many different types of decentralization which can be occurring across countries and even within the same country and sector. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , [3] p. Published: 2001 World bank group, [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www1.worldbank.org/publicsector/decentralization/what.htm

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  January 1, 2001

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