Tag: education
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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),…
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Contracting the road to development : early impacts of a rural roads program
Abstract: The Peruvian rural roads program (RRP) contracts private local firms for rehabilitation and maintenance with local supervision by community leaders setting incentives that favour prevention activities. It enhanced road transitability, employment, and investments in education and health. Author(s): Valdivia, Martin Source(s): , PMMA working paper; 18 40 p., ill., tabs PMMA working paper 18…
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Public management as a social science or a business subject in a University of technology : inaugural address
Abstract: Is public management a social science or a business subject? This question is discussed with reference to curriculation at universities in South Africa. To better reflect its development orientation, the discipline should be presented as a social science to improve government’s service to society. Author(s): Ballard, Harry Source(s): , Business papers and reports; 29…
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Enhancing sanitation services delivery in the Ejura-Sekyedumase district
Abstract: A case study from Ghana revealed that toilet facility coverage was low and arrangements for cleaning and maintenance were inadequate. The District Assembly should conduct participatory planning with other stakeholders with a focus on public education and openness to innovative technical approaches. Author(s): Atuahene, Yaw Owusu Source(s): , xix, 135 p., ill., maps, tabs…
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ILGS : building capacity for local governance
Abstract: The institute exists to initiate, coordinate and provide demand driven local governance studies, education, training and research as a local governance Center of Excellence. Author(s): Keketsyor, Gass Source(s): , Published: 2010 Institute of local government studies (ILGS), Accra [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ilgs-edu.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=79
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Stakeholders’ experiences of school financial management in the context of free primary education : a case study of two primary schools in the rural areas of Berea district in Lesotho
Abstract: This is a case study that focused on the stakeholders’ experiences of school financial management and how the challenging experiences were addressed in the face of Free Primary Education (FPE) programme. It is recommended for the government to develop a new policy for parental funding. Author(s): Malataliana, Margaret Maretselisitsoe Source(s): , ix, 101 p.,…
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ASSADPAM : Association of southern African schools and departments of public administration and management
Abstract: ASSADPAM is a professional network of higher education schools and departments in the disciplines of Public Administration, Public Management, Public Governance and Development Management in Southern Africa. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 Association of southern African schools and departments of public administration and management (ASSADPAM), Johannesburg (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.assadpam.net
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Learning democracy by doing : alternative practices in citizenship learning and participatory democracy
Abstract: The Learning Democracy by Doing conference brought together 250 researchers and practitioners from all over the world. In 76 papers, different settings for learning were dealt with, including schools, higher education, political parties, local communities, and local and provincial governance. Author(s): Daly, Katherine; Schugurensky, Daniel; Lopes, Krista Source(s): , iii, 790 p., ill., graphs,…
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Building responsibility for the delivery of government services (BRIDGE) : FY 2009 annual report (December 9, 2008 – September 30, 2009
Abstract: The Building Responsibility for the Delivery of Government Services (BRIDGE) project in South Sudan aims to enhance the capacity of local government to plan, manage and provide services, and to improve relationships between local governments and their constituents. Author(s): Corps, Mercy Source(s): , 57 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2009 USAID Sudan. BRIDGE, Khartoum…