Tag: education
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The online sourcebook on decentralization and local development = Sourcebook en ligne sur la décentralisation et local développement = Libro guia de decentralization y desarrollo local
Abstract: This sourcebook provides general background information, presents case studies from around the world, and discusses a number of issues in programme design including administrative, fiscal, political decentralization, and issues related to agriculture, health, education, and natural resources. Author(s): FAO; UNDP; DEZA; GTZ; World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2012 Food and agriculture organization of the…
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Citizen charters : enhancing service delivery through accountability : dealing with governance and corruption risks in project lending
Abstract: Introduced by the United Kingdom in the early 1990s, CCs are now being used in a wide range of countries — including the United States, Kenya, India, Jamaica, and Mexico — to improve the quality of service delivery and enhance public sector management. Author(s): Post, David; Agarwal, Sanjay Source(s): , How-to notes 17 p.,…
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A toolkit for best practices in school governance : Idasa’s Right to know, right to education project
Abstract: This toolkit provides a set of easy-to-follow steps, concepts and guidelines to help local communities to focus and understand Best Practices in Schools and Governing Bodies to meet basic standards. It is a generic guide that is adaptable to different situations, countries and systems. Author(s): IDASA Source(s): , 24 p,, ill., tabs Published: 2012…
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Improving educational quality through enhancing community participation : results from a randomised field experiment in Indonesia
Abstract: The effect of four approaches to strengthening school committees and subsequently improving learning outcomes in public primary schools in Indonesia was evaluated. Linkage (= facilitated collaboration between the school committee and the village council) was found to be the most cost effective. Author(s): Pradhan, Menno Source(s): , 48 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011…
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IDA at work : community-driven development : delivering the results people need
Abstract: IDA’s annual commitments for community-driven development (CDD) amounts to about $1.3 billion. Services financed include water supply and sewage rehabilitation, school and health facilities construction. IDA’s CDD initiatives have achieved improved delivery of public goods and services. Author(s): IDA [International Development Association] Source(s): , Published: 2011 World bank. International development association (IDA), Washington, DC…
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Decentralization and rural service delivery in Uganda
Abstract: The paper documents the state of knowledge regarding rural service provision in Uganda under decentralization and identifies knowledge gaps for further investigation. Its focus is on education, health, and agricultural advisory services, as well as the management of natural resources in Uganda. Author(s): Bashaasha, Bernard; Mangheni, Margaret Najjingo; Nkonya, Ephraim Source(s): , IFPRI discussion…
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Tax me, but spend wisely : the political economy of taxes, evidence from Brazilian local governments
Abstract: This paper shows that local governments are more accountable when they have more capacity to tax their citizens. More taxes lower the share of rents in total public resources. Modernization of local tax administrations leads to more education provision and less corruption than federal grants. Author(s): Gadenne, Lucie Source(s): , 36 p., ill., graphs,…
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Improving school governance through participative democracy and the law
Abstract: This paper argues that the crisis presently experienced in the education system of South Africa is partly attributable to misconceptions of democracy, misapplications of legal and democratic principles, and systemic weaknesses in traditional models of democracy. Author(s): Smit, Marius H.; Oosthuizen, Izak J. Source(s): , South African journal of education; 31 p. 55-73, ill.,…
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Basic services provision across ten years of implementation of the local government code : issues and challenges in decentralized governance
Abstract: The provision of devolved basic services by local governments in Surigao del Norte, Philippines, is analysed, using data on health, education, welfare, agriculture and livelihoo. Two frameworks were used: the soufflé theory of decentralization by Parker, and the Local Government Code. Author(s): Sunico, Florencio F. Source(s): , 35 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011…