Tag: evaluation
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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:…
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LOGTAFA : amélioration de la transparence et la rédevabilités du gouvernement local en Afrique francophone : initiative Banque mondiale : Burkina Faso, Guinée (Conakry) et Rwanda : première phase
Abstract: LOGTAFA is a programme to improve the transparency and accountability in Francophone Africa. It identifies governance good practices implemented by local governments in the key phases of the programming process budgeting, service delivery, procurement and audit/follow-up evaluation and monitoring. Author(s): KIT Source(s): , [6] p. Published: 2008 Royal tropical institute (KIT), Amsterdam (French ISBN/ISSN:…
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A viable structure for the Alfred Nzo district municipality
Abstract: Stafford Beer’s Viable System Model (VSM) is used to assess whether Alfred Nzo District Municipality, South Africa, is a viable organization. According to VSM, five criteria are necessary for a system to be considered viable: effectiveness, efficiency, controllability, flexibility and robustness. Author(s): Reinprecht, Karin; Stoisser, Hans Source(s): , iii, 36 p., ill., graph, tabs…
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A review of tools for incorporating community knowledge, preferences, and values into decision making in natural resources management
Abstract: The authors survey and evaluate selected participatory tools that have been proven effective in natural resources management and research with forest communities. Based on an analysis framework, each tool is evaluated and its strengths, weaknesses and adaptability examined. Author(s): Lynam, Timothy Source(s): , Ecology and society (E&S); vol. 12, nr. 1 [15] p., ill.,…
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Decentralisation policy review : final report
Abstract: The review analyses the opportunities and constraints in order to achieve effective decentralization in Ghana. It describes the current situation and makes recommendations for a refined government policy and strategy. Author(s): Source(s): , [231] p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 DEGE consult [etc.], Dar es Salaam [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.dege.biz/DecentralisationPolicyReview.pdf
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Building capacities for monitoring and evaluating decentralisation and local governance : experiences, challenges, perspectives
Abstract: Drawing on the results from action research conducted in six African countries, the authors discuss experiences and challenges in developing local capacities to monitor and evaluate decentralization and local governance processes. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane; Le Bay, Sonia Source(s): , InBrief; 19 16 p., ill., maps, tabs InBrief 19 Published: 2007 European centre for development…
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Municipalities in figures : needs and realities : the experiences of SNV Mali and PACT/GTZ : [case study]
Abstract: Lessons are drawn from 11 case studies in West Africa after analysing different approaches for strengthening the capacities of local government to monitor and evaluate the outcomes of reform processes concerned with the democratic control of local governance structures. Author(s): Lodenstein, Elsbet; Caspari, Ulrich; Dumont, Florence Source(s): , 31 p., ill., maps, tabs Published:…