Tag: economic development
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Making local economic development strategies : a trainer’s manual
Abstract: The trainer’s guide highlights the fundamental concepts, tools and instruments necessary for developing and implementing local economic strategies and action plans, and provides suggestions and guidance on how the trainer can, and should, organize the delivery of the five training modules. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , 1 file Published: 2004 World bank. Urban development…
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Applying the comprehensive LED approach : the case of Mozambique
Abstract: This case study from Mozambique shows how the Local Economic Development (LED) Approach can be implemented in post-conflict situations. It also provides a step-by-step account of the creation of a Local Economic Development Agency (LEDA) and proposes recommendations for future policy orientations. Author(s): Boekel, Geert Van; Logtestijn, Majon Van Source(s): , vii, 51 p.,…
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Donors, local development groups and institutional reform over Vietnam’s development decade
Abstract: Accountability in the context of local development groups (LDGs) in Vietnam is understood as enhancing the ability of local levels of government and villagers to participate meaningfully in the governance processes that effect them, and to interface more effectively with higher levels of government. Author(s): Fritzen, Scott Source(s): Getting organized in Vietnam : moving…
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Local economic development agencies : international co-operation for human development, economic democracy and poverty reduction
Abstract: A LEDA is a legal,local partnership arrangement between the main public and private institutions with the aim of maximizing the endogenous economic potential and competitive advantage of a territory in a global context, by making use of local natural, human and institutional resources. Author(s): Catenacci, Bruno Source(s): , 64 p., ill., map 2nd ed…
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Institutions, decentralization and growth
Abstract: The link between institutions and fiscal decentralization is discussed and the extent to which fiscal decentralization impacts on growth is explored. A typology of decentralization is presented and the role of institutions in fiscal decentralization is discussed. Author(s): Osoro, Nehemiah E. Source(s): , 19 p. Published: 2003 United nations economic commission for Africa (UNECA)],…
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Why is local economic development so difficult, and what can we do to make it more effective?
Abstract: The lack of success of local economic development is analysed. The main reasons are inherent reasons such as (a) a top-down approach; (b) unclear concepts; (c) reasons linked to globalization. Alternative approaches to make LED work are suggested. Author(s): Meyer-Stamer, Jörg Source(s): , Mesopartner working paper; 04/2003 41 p., ill., tabs Mesopartner working paper…
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Decentralization and local government in Bolivia : an overview from the bottom up
Abstract: In this paper, dr. Jean-Paul Faguet of the London School of Economics draws general lessons from his insights on decentralization and popular democracy in Bolivia. The preconditions for democratic, accountable, informed, and economically sensitive governance are identified. Author(s): Faguet, Jean-Paul Source(s): , Crisis states programme working papers; 29LSE research online : working paper 52…
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‘Bringing government to the people’ : women, local governance and community participation in South Africa
Abstract: This paper considers the ongoing political transformations in South Africa in the context of debates about good governance and participatory democracy. Author(s): McEwan, Cheryl Source(s): Geoforum; 34(2003)4, p. 469-481, ill., maps Geoforum 34(2003)4 Published: 2003 World bank, (English ISBN/ISSN: /0016-7185 Link: http://dro.dur.ac.uk/1069/1/1069.pdf
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Local governance and production programme (LGPP) in Bangladesh : project document
Abstract: This is the initiation report of a SIDA project to help reduce poverty by promoting local economic development and undertaking interventions that directly assist in the social and economic empowerment of the poor. It includes supporting democratic processes and gender equality. Author(s): Barkat, Abul Source(s): , iv, 87 p., ill., tabs Published: 2002 Human…
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Local economic development in post-crises situations : operational guide
Abstract: The major objective of the guide is to illustrate: (1) why local economic development is particularly effective in post-crisis situations; and (2) how to implement LED in practice. It includes practical step-by-step methodologies and toolkits. Author(s): Gasser, Martin Source(s): , 237 p., ill., tabs Published: 2002 International labour office (ILO), [Geneva] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…