Tag: Governance
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The Local public sector initiative : strengthening public services, achieving development, empowering people over the public sector
Abstract: The Local Public Sector Initiative (LPSI) was initiated in December 2010 by the Urban Institute Center on International Development and Governance to promote international development and strengthen public sector governance worldwide. The focus is on decentralization and local governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Local public sector initiative (LPSI), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Small scale, large impacts : transforming central and west African forest industry and trade to improve sustainable development, growth and governance
Abstract: In many countries SMFEs make a significant contribution to local economies through the informal markets. The formalization of SMFEs provides an alternative to the failed public management of forests for industrial scale concessions or state-managed conservation. Author(s): Molnar, Augusta Source(s): , x, 37 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2010 Rights and resources initiative,…
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Bucking the Kuznets curve : designing effective environmental regulation in developing countries
Abstract: The quality and type of environmental regulation plays an important role in determining regulatory effectiveness. The authors also discuss the pros and cons of decentralized governance. Much depends on the capacity of the different levels of governance. Author(s): Faure, Michael; Goodwin, Morag; Weber, Franziska Source(s): , Virginia journal of international law (VJIL); Vol. 51,…
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Tanzania’s land law reform : the implementation challenge
Abstract: This working paper provides an overview of the impact on local land governance of the slow and uneven implementation of the 1999 land reform act in Tanzania. It focuses on the establishment of formal institutions for land administration and dispute settlement in rural areas. Author(s): Hundsbæk Pedersen, Rasmus Source(s): , DIIS working paper; 2010/37…
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DEGE consult : consultancy services for public sector reforms, decentralisation and good governance
Abstract: DEGE Consult provides management consultancy services for public sector reforms with particular emphasis on decentralisation, local government reforms, performance based public services and good governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 DEGE consult, Copenhagen [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.dege.dk/
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Corruption is not an option : accountability is a must!
Abstract: Website that provides information on programmes, standards, and training events to fight corruption and strive for full accountability, partnership, and participation in all activities, especially in Sierra Leone. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Accountability alert Sierra Leone (AA SL), Freetown (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.aalert.org/home.html
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Decentralisation, governance and health-system performance : ‘where you stand depends on where you sit’
Abstract: Drawing on evidence from Bolivia, Chile, India, Pakistan, Philippines, and Uganda, it is shown that a balance between centralisation of some functions and decentralisation of others, along with improved mechanisms of accountability, is needed to achieve health system objectives. Author(s): Mitchell, Andrew; Bossert, Thomas J. Source(s): , Development policy review; Vol. 28, Issue 6…
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Public group on governance & civil society
Abstract: This general public group of the Capacity4dev.eu online community provides the meeting place for all those interested in sharing resources and working on governance & civil society in developing countries. Author(s): EU Source(s): , Published: 2010 European commission. External cooperation programmes, [S.l.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.capacity4dev.eu/public-governance-civilsociety