Tag: economic development
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Mesopartner : local economic delivery
Abstract: Mesopartner is a knowledge firm that specializes in territorial development, competitiveness and innovation. It is a service provider both to development organizations and to consultants and consulting firms. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Mesopartner, [Duisburg etc.] (English; Spanish ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mesopartner.com/
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Towards effective participation of chiefs in Ghana’s decentralization process : the case of Wenchi district
Abstract: This study explores the interactive process between decentralized structures and traditional authorities in Ghana, with a view to generating lessons for strengthening the decentralization framework by tapping the strengths of traditional authorities towards accelerated rural development. Author(s): Taabazuing, Joseph Source(s): , xiii, 288 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2010 Author], [S.l. (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Local and community driven development : moving to scale in theory and practice
Abstract: This publication provides development practitioners with the historical background and the tools required to successfully scale up local and community driven development (LCDD) to the regional and national levels. Author(s): Binswanger-Mkhize, Hans P.; Regt, Jacomina P. De; Spector, Stephen Source(s): , New frontiers of social policy xxii, 248 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs New…
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Decentralization in India : outcomes and opportunities
Abstract: A key to enhancing the efficacy of policies lies in a better understanding of the extent and process through which various forms of decentralisation contribute to development. This study, attempts to analyse and quantify the impact of decentralisation in India on its social infrastructure. Author(s): Kalirajan, Kaliappa; Otsuka, Keijiro Source(s): , ASARC working paper;…
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Association of district development committees of Nepal (ADDCN)
Abstract: ADDCN aims to build human capabilities of all local authorities to institutionalize decentralized local self-governance and people-centred development process in Nepal that can adequately and effectively respond to the needs, preferences and aspirations of common people. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Association of district development committees of Nepal (ADDCN), Kathmandu (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Good governance : desirable governance goal – but unachievable agenda for poor countries
Abstract: Prof. Mushtaq Khan introduces his presentation held at the seminar The Illusory Lure of Good Governance. He explains why the term good governance is misleading as it is based on experiences of advanced countries. It misunderstands and misanalyses constraints developing countries face. Author(s): Khan, Mushtaq Source(s): , [2] p. Published: 2010 Danish institute for…
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Ghana national decentralization action plan : accelerating decentralization and local governance for national development
Abstract: A plan for dealing with decentralization and local governance in Ghana is outlined for priority action areas such as: political and administrative decentralization, local economic development, fiscal decentralization, popular participation and accountability, and involvement of non-state actors. Author(s): Ghana Source(s): , 28 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Government of Ghana. Ministry of local government…
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Global forum on local development (GFLD) : pursuing the MDGs through local government, Kampala, Uganda, October 4th-6th, 2010
Abstract: WEBSITE: The goal of the Global Forum on Local Development is to broaden and deepen the paradigm of local development through democratic local governments to achieve the MDGs, and to unpack what it takes for local governments to deliver local development outcomes. Author(s): UNCDF Source(s): , Published: 2010 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF),…