Tag: economic growth

• Who can address urban inequality? : the often forgotten roles of local government

  Abstract: This paper focuses on the role of local government in reducing inequalities in sustainable development (infrastructure, basic services, regulations and other measures linked to health, economic opportunity and risk reduction), and the inclusion of the poor and marginalized in local decisions. Author(s): UCLG Source(s): , [15] p., ill., tabs Published: 2012 United cities and…

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  basic services, economic development, economic growth, infrastructure, Local Government, popular participation, poverty alleviation, rules and regulations, social development

• Natural resource management & land tenure : [dossier]

  Abstract: One of the aims of rural decentralization and local governance is to improve land governance, land use, and decision-making in the management of natural resources in order to support sustainable social and economic development. This online dossier is part of KIT´s Decentralization Portal. Author(s): KIT Source(s): , Published: 2011 Royal tropical institute (KIT), Amsterdam…

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  decentralization in government, decision-making, economic growth, Governance, land tenure, land use, natural resources, popular participation, social development, west africa

• Fiscal decentralization in Asia : challenges and opportunities

  Abstract: This publication discusses the decentralization issues faced by countries of Asia and the Pacific. It includes practical suggestions on how to proceed in this area to enhance economic growth, macroeconomic stability, poverty and income distribution, services delivery, and accountability. Author(s): Martinez-Vazquez, Jorge Source(s): , v, 10 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Asian development bank…

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  accountability, asia and the pacific, decentralization in government, economic growth, Fiscal policy, public services

• Yes Africa can : success stories from a dynamic continent

  Abstract: This book with success stories from Africa contains two chapters on different aspects of local governance from Sierra Leone (post-conflict recontruction) and Rwanda (health financing). Author(s): Chuhan-Pole, Punam; Angwafo, Manka Source(s): , xiii, 477 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011 World bank, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-8213-8746-7/ Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1596/978-0-8213-8745-0

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  africa south of sahara, agricultural development, botswana, burkina faso, cash crops, communication technology, crop yields, decentralization in government, economic growth, food security, ghana, government spending policy, health economics, health policy, information technology, Kenya, lesotho, liberia, malawi, mali, mauritius, mozambique, private sector, rwanda, sierra leone, small farms, somalia, tanzania, tourism, trade liberalization, transport infrastructure, Uganda

• Decentralization for poverty reduction : exploring the linkages and the impacts : (a review)

  Abstract: A conceptual framework was developed to assess how different forms of decentralization might relate to and significantly affect different dimensions of poverty. The decentralization approach is particular in the sense that it can work on three dimensions: poverty, income, and capabilities. Author(s): Khan, Sajjad Ali Source(s): , 27 p., ill. Published: 2011 City university…

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  decentralization in government, development strategies, economic growth, Empowerment, income, poverty alleviation, public services

• Political decentralization and the effectiveness of aid

  Abstract: Analysis of data for three important development goals (increasing economic growth, lowering infant mortality, and overcoming poverty) in 81 countries (1990-2009) suggests that aid is not more effective in decentralized countries. Author(s): Baskaran, Thushyanthan; Bigsten, Arne; Hessami, Zohal Source(s): , 33 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 Göteborgs universitet], [Göteborg (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…

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  Africa, asia and the pacific, caribbean region, child health, decentralization in government, development strategies, economic growth, latin america, poverty alleviation

• UNU school for land administration studies

  Abstract: The School for Land Administration Studies aims to provide support in the area of land policy and land policy instruments through education and capacity building, research, advisory services, and expert meetings. Land policy determines access to land for food production and poverty alleviation. Author(s): Universiteit Twente Source(s): , Published: 2011 University of Twente. Faculty…

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  Capacity Building, economic growth, land rights, land titles, Public administration, research, social justice, universities and colleges

• Up-scaling local economic development : lessons from the Ghana decent work programme

  Abstract: This case study presents and analyses the lessons learned from the Local Economic Development (LED) component of the Ghana Decent Work Programme (GDWP). It fostered social dialogue at local level, strengthened local businesses, and extended social protection for workers in the informal economy. Author(s): Tijmstra, Sylvia Source(s): , viii, 40 p., ill., graph, tabs…

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  economic growth, enterprise development, ghana, informal sector, Local Government, popular participation

• Decentralization and economic performance in Indonesia

  Abstract: Decentralized government in Indonesia has not had a positive effect on national economic performance as a result of extreme heterogeneity in endowments, factor immobility, and the endogenous deterioration of local governance institutions. No negative effect was found, either. Author(s): Pepinsky, Thomas B.; Wihardja, Maria M. Source(s): , 38 p., ill., graphs, tabs new version…

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  January 1, 2010

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  decentralization in government, economic aspects, economic growth, indonesia, institutional infrastructure

• Aid, growth and decentralization

  Abstract: This paper examines whether the federal structure of aid-receiving countries matters in explaining aid effectiveness. Using panel data for up to 59 countries, the authors investigate the interaction between financial assistance and decentralization as anti-poverty instruments. Author(s): Lessmann, Christian; Markwardt, Gunther Source(s): , 31 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2009 Technische Universität Dresden], [Dresden…

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