Tag: Governance
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Inside the black box : the political economy of local governments and their role in rural development
Abstract: Many studies of decentralization and local governance treat local governments as a “black box” and do not capture the multi-faceted ways in which rural citizens interact with local governments and influence local government performance. Hence this workshop with 18 case studies and keynote papers. Author(s): IFPRI Source(s): , Published: 2010 International food policy research…
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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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Harmonisation, decentralisation and local governance : enhancing aid effectiveness : Ugandan workshop report
Abstract: A multi-stakeholder meeting on Harmonisation, Decentralisation and Local Governance was held in Kampala, Uganda, from 6 to 8 October 2009. The aim was to share good practices and lessons learnt between donor organizations and to contribute to improving aid effectiveness. Author(s): Klaver, Dieuwke; Tibamwenda, Assumpta I. Source(s): , v, 29, 16 p., ill., tabs…
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‘The grass of the rich?’ : integrity and post-war reconstruction in the Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone : public report to stakeholders : community oversight monitoring in reconstruction project findings
Abstract: This GSDRC report focuses on the tangibly negative impact on infrastructural development in Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone, as a result of the lack of transparency, lack of accountability, and corruption between implementing agencies, contractors and the recipient community. Author(s): Broadbent, Emma J.; Kamara, Alpha Source(s): , 45 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 Centre for…
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Rethinking African governance
Abstract: The paper criticizes the principles of the Paris Declaration of 2005 and shows that the program is not only impractical but also a-historical. An alternative strategy is proposed to ensure that Africa will modernize its public service institutions to support democratic developmental states. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): , 28 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009…
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Unbundling secure property rights
Abstract: This paper argues that security of citizen land rights does not stem from any particular form or type of tenure, but depends critically on credible commitment by the government in an invest-protect game of interaction between the rulers and the ruled. Author(s): Sjöstedt, Martin Source(s): , QoG working paper series; 2009:13 24 p., ill…
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Tracking local development in west Africa : a holistic and participatory approach
Abstract: In this video the methodology of the Participatory Development Assessment research project is introduced, which aims to improve the evaluation of development interventions in Africa. The video contains an interview supported with images from the field (Northern Ghana and Southern Burkina Faso). Author(s): Geest, Kees Van Der Source(s): , 10:26 min., ill. Published: 2009…
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Beyond markets and states : polycentric governance of complex economic systems
Abstract: The revised draft of the Nobel lecture by Elinor Ostrom, winner of the 2009 Nobel Prize for Economics. Ostrom has been involved in the analysis of a large number of existing case studies on the governance of common-pool resource around the world. Author(s): Ostrom, Elinor Source(s): , 32 p., ill., tabs rev. draft Published:…