Participatory Local Democracy

accountability, caribbean region, decentralization in government, development assistance, evaluation, international co-operation, latin america, Local Government

Training agencies for citizen involvement : the many meanings of decentralization and their effects on democratic reform

Abstract: The effect of government structure on availability of training in three different skills necessary for democratic reform is examined: (1) solicitation and use of citizen input; (2) client relations; and (3) development and use of performance indicators. Author(s): Witesman, Eva M.; Wise, Charles R. Source(s): , 31 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 University of…

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Capacity Building, civil society, decentralization in government, evaluation, popular participation

Donor approaches to governance assessments : guiding principles for enhanced impact, usage and harmonisation

Abstract: The scope and volume of assessment tools to understand governance impacts have flourished. The OECD DAC Network on Governance (GOVNET) has analysed these tools and their use in an effort to share experience, reduce the risk of duplicating assessments, and promote more coherent collective action. Author(s): OECD Source(s): , [2] p. Published: 2009 Organisation…

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development indicators, evaluation, Governance, guidelines, Local Government

INTRAC : International NGO training and research centre

Abstract: INTRAC is a non-profit organization supporting NGOs and CSOs worldwide by helping to explore policy issues, and by strengthening management and organizational effectiveness. Programmes and resources aim to strengthen civil society, achieving sustainable development and addressing inequalities. Author(s): INTRAC Source(s): , Published: 2009 International NGO training and research centre (INTRAC), Oxford (English ISBN/ISSN: /…

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Capacity Building, evaluation, nonprofit corporations, popular participation, social development

Impact alliance : maximize your social impact

Abstract: The Impact Alliance is a global action and learning network that seeks to maximize the developmental impact of citizen organizations, business and government, leading to the reduction of poverty and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 Impact alliance, Washington, DC (English; Spanish; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.impactalliance.org/ev_en.php

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Capacity Building, community participation, evaluation, social development

Governance matters 2009 : worldwide governance indicators, 1996-2008

Abstract: This website reports governance indicators for 212 countries and territories on: voice and accountability, political stability and absence of violence, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and corruption control. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2009 World bank group, [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://info.worldbank.org/governance/wgi/index.asp

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corrupt practices, evaluation, Governance, legitimacy of governments, political aspects

Citizen review of service delivery and local governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina : accountability in action program

Abstract: The objective of the Citizen Review of Service Delivery and Local Governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) was to engage citizens, service users, local governments, and service providers in a meaningful assessment and debate on the quality of services and governance at the local level. Author(s): McNeil, Mary; Herzog, Andre; Cosic, Sladjana Source(s): ,…

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bosnia and herzegovina, evaluation, Governance, Local Government, popular participation

A users’ guide to measuring local governance

Abstract: This guide is intended to respond to an increasing demand for guidance on the multiplicity of tools and methods that are being used to measure, assess and monitor governance at the local level. The guide has also been translated to French and Spanish. Author(s): Wilde, Alexandra; Nahem, Joachim Source(s): , vi, 149 p., ill.,…

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January 1, 2008

evaluation, guidelines, Local Government, project monitoring

Local democracy in action : a civil society perspective on local governance in South Africa

Abstract: A framework for evaluating local governance in South Africa is outlined. It looks at three interrelated aspects: democracy, responsiveness, accountability; equitable service delivery and poverty reduction; and planning and budgeting. Author(s): Van Donk, Mirjam Source(s): , 104 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2008 Good governance learning network (GGLN), Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…

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January 1, 2008

accountability, budgeting, civil society, evaluation, Governance, Local Government, popular participation, poverty alleviation, public services, South Africa

ECDPM : European centre for development policy management

Abstract: ECDPM contributes to the search for home-grown governance strategies at local, national, regional and continental levels in Africa and strengthens the EU capacity to programme, implement, monitor and evaluate governance support. Author(s): ECDPM Source(s): , Published: 2008 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), [Maastricht etc.] (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ecdpm.org/Web_ECDPM/Web/Content/Navigation.nsf/Index2?ReadForm

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January 1, 2008