Tag: economic development

• Local development outlook Cambodia

  Abstract: This Executive Summary provides a comprehensive overview of local development trends in Cambodia. It discusses policy, decentralization and governance reforms aimed at reducing disparities and exploiting Cambodia’s enormous potential. Author(s): Crosta, Nicola; Abrams, Julian Source(s): , 34 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN:…

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  cambodia, decentralization in government, economic development, Local Government, rural areas, Sustainable development

• Decentralization : facilitatiing relationships between civil society and local governments

  Abstract: The decentralization activities of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) generally concern: (1) training; (2) popular participation; (3) investment funding; (4) dialogue with the central government; and (5) participation in local development or fiscal decentralization. Author(s): DEZA Source(s): , Published: 2010 Swiss agency for development and cooperation (SDC), [Berne] (English; German; French;…

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  Capacity Building, civil society, decentralization in government, development assistance, economic development, Fiscal policy, Local Government, popular participation

• When does rigorous impact evaluation make a difference? : the case of the Millennium villages

  Abstract: Rigorous evaluation of the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) shows that estimates of the project’s effects depend heavily on the evaluation method. Weaknesses include the subjective choice of intervention sites. Inexpensive improvements are suggested. Author(s): Clemens, Michael A.; Demombynes, Gabriel Source(s): , Policy research working paper; 5477 51 p., ill., graphs, tabs Policy research working…

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  development strategies, economic development, evaluation, evaluation research, ghana, Kenya, Local Government, Nigeria

• Pursuing the MDGs through local government : Naoros village

  Abstract: This entry for the GFLD video contest (Sept. 2010) shows participants at the Conference on Transparency, Free Flow of Information and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which was held in London on 24-25 August 2010. They emphasize the need for local government to achieve the MDGs. Author(s): Ochweri, James; Eriksson, Emma Source(s): , 3:35…

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  accountability, economic development, information exchange, Local Government, popular participation, poverty alleviation, rural areas

• Pursuing the MDGs through local government : thematic annex

  Abstract: During the Global Forum on Local Development of October 2010 a number of themes was discussed, including the role of local governments in: (1) service delivery; (2) state-building and democratization in post conflict settings; (3) food security; (4) poverty reduction; and (5) economic development. Author(s): Baert, Théofiel Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published:…

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  basic services, Conflict, democracy, economic development, food security, Local Government, poverty alleviation

• 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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  accountability, budgeting, decentralization in government, economic development, Elections, elite, leadership, popular participation

• Participation for local development : the reality of decentralisation in Tanzania

  Abstract: The central question of this PhD thesis is: To what extent do the government institutional arrangements in Tanzania facilitate or impede participation for local development and what improvements can be made? Case studies include public services such as district health centres and primary schools. Author(s): Mollel, Henry Abraham Source(s): , African studies collection; 29…

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  administrative reform, development planning, development policy, economic development, education, health centres, Local Government, popular participation, public services, social development, tanzania

• The comparative study of local governance : towards a global approach

  Abstract: To allow global comparisons, this article focuses attention on 4 societal roles of local government systems, i.e. support political identity, underwrite economic development, facilitate social welfare provision or act as a lifestyle co-ordinator through the practice of community governance. Author(s): Stoker, Gerry Source(s): , Política y sociedad; Vol. 47, Núm. 3 p. 207-218, ill.,…

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  community participation, economic development, Local Government, political aspects, public services, social justice

• The impact of good governance on development and poverty in Africa : Botswana – a relatively successful African initiative

  Abstract: At independence, Botswana was considered a hopeless case. Statistical evidence suggests that democratic governance with transparency, accountability, little corruption, and effective decentralization has been a critical contributor to its development success. Author(s): Sebudubudu, David Source(s): , African journal of political science and international relations; Vol. 4, No. 7 p. 249-262, ill., graphs, tabs African…

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  accountability, botswana, decentralization in government, decision-making, democracy, economic development, Governance, popular participation, social development

• 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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  Capacity Building, decentralization in government, development assistance, economic development, institution building, Local Government