Tag: finance
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Sector-wide approaches and decentralisation strategies pulling in opposite directions? : a case study from Uganda
Abstract: The importance of the local government component in sector-wide approaches (SWAps) is often overlooked or underplayed, which undermines the very principles guiding SWAps. This needs not be so. This study aims to shed some light on this complex question in the context of Uganda. Author(s): Kasumba, George; Land, Anthony Source(s): , viii, 35 p.,…
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Local governance for poverty reduction in Africa : AGF-V concept paper
Abstract: This concept paper highlights issues in local governance, including: (1) political leadership and participation; (2) access and equity in social service delivery; (3) fiscal decentralization and financial management; and (4) a framework for action linking local governance and poverty reduction. Author(s): Saasa, Oliver S.; Teixeira, Alfredo; Othman Source(s): , 33 p., ill., map, tab…
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Designing rules for demand-driven rural investment funds : the Latin American experience
Abstract: The demand-driven rural investment fund (DRIFs) is a mechanism for decentralizing decision-making authority and financial resources to local governments and communities. This study explores how well-designed DRIF rules could substitute for central veto power. Author(s): Wiens, Thomas; Guadagni, Maurizio Source(s): , World bank technical paper; 407 xix, 69 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 28 cm…
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Historical development of local government
Abstract: The local government system of Ghana is described. Subjects include: historical development; decentralisation policy; structure of the new local government system; sub-district political & administrative structures; committees of district assemblies; and, implementation issues. Author(s): Source(s): , 28 p., ill., tab Published: 1997 Institute of local government studies (ILGS), Accra (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ilgs-edu.org/pdf/localgovsys.pdf