Tag: evaluation
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Local government councils performance and quality of service delivery in Uganda : Luwero district council score-card 2008/09
Abstract: Luwero District Council in Uganda was the first to be assessed using the new score-card methodology. District performance and the quality of public services was assessed and recommendations for improvement were provided. Capacity building, budgeting, and development planning need more attention. Author(s): Muyomba-Tamale, Lillian Source(s): , ACODE policy research paper series; 38 iv, 58…
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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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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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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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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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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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Assessing decentralisation and local governance in West Africa : taking stock of strengthening the monitoring and evaluation capacity of local actors
Abstract: This document examines a number of initiatives to build the capacity of local stakeholders to monitor and evaluate decentralisation and local governance processes in a participatory way. Incl. case studies from Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Mali and Niger. Author(s): Le Bay, Sonia; Loquai, Christiane Source(s): , 271 p., ill., maps, tabs, 25 cm Published: 2008…
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UNPAN online training centre
Abstract: Topics of this online training include: (1) concepts of decentralized governance; (2) policy formulation and analysis; (3) strategy and framework; (4) monitoring & evaluation; (5) peace and development; and (6) leadership and capacity development. Free registration. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 United nations public administration network (UNPAN), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…