Tag: elite
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Political capture of decentralization : vote-buying through grants-financed local jurisdictions
Abstract: Donors should strengthen strategies that focus on institutional and governance interventions to undercut patronage incentives and enable voters to mobilize to demand broad public services. Author(s): Khemani, Stuti Source(s): , Policy research working paper; 5350 35 p., ill., tabs Policy research working paper 5350 Published: 2010 World bank, [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: [1813-9450]/ Link:…
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Repertoires of domination in decentralization : cases from Botswana and Senegal
Abstract: Government officials, local elites, and commercial interests in Botswana and Senegal have used their so-called repertoires of domination to limit the extent of local-level democratization achieved through the decentralization of natural resource management. Author(s): Poteete, Amy R.; Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , 36 p. draft Published: 2009 Indiana university. Digital library of the commons…
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Authority over forests : negotiating democratic decentralization in Senegal
Abstract: This article tells the story of a local council man’s signing of the order to open his rural community’s forests to exploitation by charcoal merchants in Nambaradougou, Senegal. In spite of new legislation, ‘decentralized’ powers remain in the hands of a few merchants and the Forest Service. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , Representation,…
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Decentralization, local governance, and rural development
Abstract: Three articles on decentralization issues in relation to agricultural and rural development are presented, viz. on: (1) the risks related to ethnicity, elite capture, and aid effectiveness; (2) the challenge of agricultural development; and (3) emerging issues from Uganda’s experience. Author(s): Arcand, Jean-Louis Source(s): , Berlin workshop series 2008 p. 147-173, ill., tabs Berlin…
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Decentralization and the dance of creating districts : theory and practice in Uganda : a research paper
Abstract: In Uganda, the number of districts has increased from 17 in 1968 to 83 in 2008. It is shown that politics more than the economic or socio-cultural reasons influenced the expansion of the number of districts. The cost of running local governments outweigh the intended benefits. Author(s): Emmanuel, Oyuku-Ocen Source(s): , 70 p., ill.,…
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Local government discretion and accountability : a diagnostic framework for local governance
Abstract: This paper presents an analytical framework for studying the accountability implications of fiscal, administrative, and political decentralization reform. One of the conclusions is that monitoring and controlling the exercise of discretion is a major challenge to decentralization reform. Author(s): Yilmaz, Serdar; Beris, Yakup; Serrano-Berthet, Rodrigo Source(s): , Local governance & accountability series; 113Social development…
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Information distortion, elite capture, and task complexity in decentralised development
Abstract: Three problems in the decentralized or participatory approach to development receive special attention in this chapter: information distortion, elite capture, and task complexity. The context of the central analysis is that of externally-supported aid programmes. Author(s): Platteau, Jean-Philippe Source(s): , 54 p. Published: 2008 Facultés universitaires Notre-Dame de la paix (FUNDP)], [Namur (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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The parents, the patients and the privileged : accountability and elite capture in schools and clinics in Uganda and Tanzania
Abstract: Decentralized public services like primary schools and clinics are increasingly co-managed by committees of parents and villagers. Concerns that the election of management committee members is not democratic are mostly applicable to clinic committees. Author(s): Prinsen, Gerard Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-09 44 p., ill., graphs, tabs SNV publications H0702-09 Published: 2007 SNV Netherlands…
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District assemblies in a fix : the perils of self-seeking tendencies in decentralisation policy reforms in Malawi
Abstract: Placed in the broader context of political, economic and social transformation of Malawi, this paper says that unless self-seeking tendencies are tamed, the trinity of good governance, development and poverty reduction in the evolving structures of local government will remain an unattainable ideal. Author(s): Chinsinga, Blessings Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 32, no. 1…