Tag: evaluation
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Empowerment evaluation in regional planning and public health
Abstract: The extent to which the ten principles of empowerment evaluation (including community ownership, democratic participation, social justice, capacity building, organizational learning, and accountability) can stimulate the learning process within a planning approach to public health work is discussed. Author(s): Amdam, Roar Source(s): , Notat; 11 21 p Notat 11 Published: 2007 Høgskulen i Volda…
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Internal management, a process of change : for managers, elected officials, and organizations
Abstract: A handbook with practical exercises and techniques for local government managers and politicians. Topics include among others changing internal management, time and problem analysis, the manager’s role, planning and objective setting, performance appraisal and communication. Author(s): Little, Anthony P.; Twaalfhoven, Malinda; Zaal, Janneke Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 VNG international, The…
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Community driven development (CDD) : toolkit for national stocktaking and review
Abstract: This toolkit emphasizes the need for coherent action in all five dimensions of community driven development: community empowerment; empowerment of local government; realignment of central and national sectors; accountability; and capacity development. Author(s): Heemskerk, Willem; Campen, Wim Van; Baltissen, Gerard Source(s): , iii, 77 p., ill., tabs 3rd draft Published: 2006 Royal tropical institute…
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Participatory monitoring and evaluation : a process to support governance and empowerment at the local level : a guidance paper
Abstract: The potential benefits of participatory monitoring and evaluation (PM&E) for local governance for key actors and multi-stakeholder processes are discussed and operational guidelines for introducing PM&E are outlined. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Guijt, Irene Source(s): , iv, 54 p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 Royal tropical institute (KIT) : for World bank, Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Survey on support to local governance and decentralisation : for the informal donor working group on local governance and decentralisation : final report
Abstract: The study analyzes donor rationale, strategies, practices and lessons learned with support to local governance and decentralization reforms and processes. Looking at seven European donor countries and organizations, the results are meant to facilitate harmonization and alignment of their support. Author(s): Source(s): , [ix], 120 p., ill., tabs Published: 2006 DEGE consult [etc.], Dar…
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Building capacities for monitoring and evaluating decentralisation and local governance in West Africa : facilitating capitalisation and learning : methodological guidance for the preparation of case studies
Abstract: The purpose of this methodological note is to provide guidance for authors in phase 1 of a multi-organizational activity in the field of capacity building in M&E. It is meant to ensure that the selected approaches and experiences will be presented in a user-friendly and concise form. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane; Le Bay, Sonia; Baser,…
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Decentralization : poverty reduction, empowerment and participation (unedited version)
Abstract: Author(s): Collado, Cristino M. Source(s): , Economic & social affairs 184 p., ill., graphs, tabs Economic & social affairs Published: 2005 United nations (UN). Department of economic and social affairs (DESA), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un/unpan021964.pdf
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Monitoring and evaluation of support for decentralisation and local governance : Kenya case study
Abstract: The ECDPM researched approaches and tools for monitoring and evaluating support to decentralization. The paper analyses the present practice in Kenya, a country that has engaged repeatedly in decentralisation efforts and received support from a number of European donors. Author(s): Maina, Betty Source(s): , ECDPM discussion paper; 61 viii, 32 p., 30 cm ECDPM…
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Local organizations in decentralized development : their functions and performance in India
Abstract: Local organizations have become key mechanisms in effective, fair, and sustainable resource management and development in India. However, the support for local organizations is often little more than rudimentary. Author(s): Alsop, Ruth; Kurey, Bryan Source(s): , Directions in development xii, 167 p., ill., tabs, 23 cm Directions in development Published: 2005 World bank, Washington,…
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Moving targets : towards monitoring democratic decentralization
Abstract: This bulletin deals with monitoring and evaluation of institutional and organizational processes. Major issues in decentralization, as well as in monitoring and evaluation are examined. Lastly, attention is paid to setting up a monitoring framework directed at democratic decentralization. Author(s): Oosterhout, Alphonsus T.H. Van Source(s): , Bulletin / Royal tropical institute; 349 69 p.,…