Tag: economic development
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Local economic development strategic planning and practice casebook : with cases from the Humber region, United Kingdom; Zenica municipality, Bosnia & Herzegovina; Vushtrri municipality, Kosovo; Smolyan municipality, Bulgaria; City of Rezekne, Latvia; City of Poprad, Slovak republic
Abstract: This casebook highlights practical knowledge and approaches that can be used by municipal governments and communities to understand, design and implement integrated LED strategies. The key is to develop short, well written strategies that are inclusive and encourage stakeholder. Author(s): Swinburn, Gwen; Murphy, Fergus Source(s): , iii, 215 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published:…
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The International development department (IDD)
Abstract: In addition to the department’s longstanding interests in governance and development, research areas that have become increasingly important in recent years are: conflict, security and governance; political development; and, religions and development. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 University of Birmingham. School of government and society. International development department (IDD), Birmingham (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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The imperative of participation in South African local government
Abstract: Local government has become the implementing agency for development in South Africa. Citizens are encouraged to participate actively as voters, as citizens, as consumers and end-users of municipal services, and as organized partners involved in the mobilization of resources for development. Author(s): Govender, Jayanathan; Reddy, P.S. Source(s): , Africanus; vol. 41, no. 2 p.…
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Endogenous institution in decentralization : on the definition and domain of peace economics, papers in honor of Walter Isard
Abstract: The author develops a model, in which the positive or negative welfare outcome of decentralization is the result of the interplay among a set of variables including local capture, participation, initial conditions, budget size, and quality of local leader. Author(s): Azis, Iwan J. Source(s): , Peace economics, peace science and public policy; Vol. 16,…
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LDi : Local development international : promoting local development through local governments
Abstract: Local Development International (LDI), is an international development consulting company. It provides policy, technical, training, and management advisory services for the design and implementation of decentralization reforms and the development of local governance institutions. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Local development international (LDi), Modena [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://locdev.org/
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Kerala people’s campaign for decentralized planning
Abstract: Kerala’s People’s Participation aims to enhance civil participation in planning and budgeting. All 1214 local governments in Kerala were given powers of decision making, and were granted discretionary budgeting authority over 35–40% of the state’s developmental expenditures. Author(s): Bandyopadhyay, David Source(s): , 1 file Published: 2010 Participedia, [S.l.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://participedia.net/cases/kerala-people-s-campaign-decentralized-planning
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Participation & development from the perspective of the poor : synthesis report : Planact research study 2008-2009
Abstract: This report addresses questions related to the participation of poor communities. Does participation slow down delivery? What are the invisible costs associated with non-participation? What kind of participation do communities desire? What is a successful participatory approach? Author(s): Himlin, Rebecca Source(s): , 34 p., ill., map, tabs Published: 2010 Planact, Braamfontein (English ISBN/ISSN: /…