Tag: ethiopia

• The roads of decentralisation : the history of rural road construction in Ethiopia

  Abstract: This working paper aims at shedding light on the historical roots of state-led rural road construction in Ethiopia. Special attention is paid to recent decentralized institutional settings and their historical emergence in connection with the issue of rural roads. Author(s): Emmenegger, Rony Source(s): , NCCR North-South dialogue; 39 53 p., ill., maps, tabs NCCR…

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• The land governance assessment framework : identifying and monitoring good practice in the land sector

  Abstract: The framework (LGAF) provides guidance to diagnose and benchmark land governance. If land institutions function properly, land taxation provides a simple yet efficient tool to increase effective decentralization and to foster local government accountability. Author(s): Deininger, Klaus W.; Selod, Harris; Burns, Anthony F. Source(s): , Agriculture and rural development xvi, 147 p., ill., tabs…

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• The implications of federalism and decentralisation on socio-economic conditions in Ethiopia

  Abstract: This paper analyses impacts of the federal system and decentralization on Ethiopia’s socio-economic development, with special reference to the health and eduction sectors. The principles of the Ethiopian federal system as well as those of the 2001/2002 decentralisation process are highlighted. Author(s): Zimmermann-Steinhart, Petra; Bekele, Yakob Source(s): , [Potchefstroom electronic law journal] (PER); Vol.…

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• Plateaus not summits : reforming public financial management in Africa

  Abstract: Ethiopia succeeded in transforming its public nancial management (PFM) to international standards because it implemented a context-specific recognize–improve–sustain strategy to support the government policy of rapid decentralization instead of trying to adopt irrelevant best practices. Author(s): Peterson, Stephen Bovard Source(s): , Public administration and development [9] p., ill., tab Public administration and development Published:…

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• Perceptions of public libraries in Africa : combined report prepared for EIFL

  Abstract: The perceptions of public libraries in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Uganda was studied among users, library staff, and local authorities. In the case of local government officials the objective was to understand whether they think libraries can make a difference. Author(s): Source(s): , 101 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 eIFL, [Utrecht…

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• Decentralization and political opposition in contemporary Africa : evidence from Sudan and Ethiopia

  Abstract: The impact of decentralization on political stability is examined, using the contrasting cases of Ethiopia and Sudan. In Sudan, inequitable decentralization opened the door for political opposition in the North to topple the regime, whereas equitable decentralization in Ethiopia led to stability. Author(s): Green, Elliott D. Source(s): , [26] p. Published: 2011 London school…

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• Annual World bank conference on land and poverty : conference agenda

  Abstract: The theme of the 2011 conference was “Countries strengthen land governance”. In a period of land grabbing, better land governance can encourage investment, steer urban growth and improve social welfare. It also helps countries overcome a legacy of inequality, dispossession and conflict. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011 World bank, Washington, DC (English…

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• Local government in Ethiopia : still an apparatus of control?

  Abstract: This article argues that in spite of the declared objectives of re-decentralisation in Ethiopia, the tradition of using local government as a means of control remains very much intact. Yet, “local mechanisms” allowed a considerable increase in the “access and provision of public goods”. Author(s): Ayele, Zemelak Source(s): , Law democracy & development; 15…

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• Ethiopia : food security and land governance factsheet

  Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Ethiopia, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , 6 p., ill., tab Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…

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  development assistance, development policy, ethiopia, food security, foreign investments, gender, land reform, land rights, land tenure, legislation, Public administration

• Introduction to the Mwananchi programme : strengthening citizen engagement

  Abstract: The Programme Director explains how the project will bring together media, civil society organisations (CSOs) and elected representatives to create ‘coalitions of change’ and strengthen citizen engagement in seven African countries. Author(s): Tembo, Fletcher Source(s): , 2.55 min., ill. Published: 2010 Overseas development institute (ODI)]. Mwananchi programme, [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvEHuof1ClA

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