Tag: Governance
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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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Reforming health systems : the role of NGOs in decentralization : lessons from Kenya and Ethiopia
Abstract: This study proposes that failure to integrate non-governmental organizations and weak inter-sectoral collaboration can hinder overall progress towards decentralization of health governance and the realization of improved health performance in both Ethiopia and Kenya. Author(s): Wamai, Richard G. Source(s): , 19 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 International society for third-sector research (ISTR), [Baltimore, MD…
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Sub-national e-Government strategy [for the Republic of Namibia]
Abstract: This strategy document of the Ministry of Regional and Local Government in Namibia outlines the principles to be applied in the e-Government development process: (1) inclusiveness; (2) good governance (participation, accountability); (3) organizational change; (4) added value; and (5) security. Author(s): Namibia Source(s): , 32 p., ill., tabs final draft Published: 2008 Ministry of…
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Workshop in political theory and policy analysis
Abstract: The mission of the Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis is to promote the interdisciplinary study of institutions, incentives, and behavior as they relate to policy-relevant applications. Central themes include self-governance, democratic reform, and natural resources management. Author(s): Indiana University Source(s): , Published: 2008 Indiana university, Bloomington, IN (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.indiana.edu/~workshop/about/mission.php
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Pitfalls of participatory programs : evidence from a randomized evaluation in education in India
Abstract: In India, the government program on universal primary education organizes both locally elected leaders and parents and gives them powers over monitoring and management of school performance. Three different interventions encourage beneficiaries’ participation through these committees. Author(s): Banerjee, Abhijit Source(s): , NBER working paper; 14311 36 p., ill., graphs, tabs NBER working paper 14311…
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Good enough governance in fragile states : the role of center-periphery relations and local government : paper
Abstract: Evidence from stabilisation efforts in Iraq suggests that implementing pragmatic approaches aimed at achieving ‘good enough governance’ requires looking beyond the centre to the critical role of sub-national levels of government in post-conflict reconstruction. Author(s): Brinkerhoff, Derick W.; Johnson, Ronald W. Source(s): , 29 p. Published: 2008 University of Birmingham. Governance and social development…
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Remove or reform? : a case for (restructuring) chiefdom governance in post-conflict Sierra Leone
Abstract: Fieldwork from three districts in Sierra Leone suggests that chiefdom authority continues to have considerable support. In particular, section chiefs and headmen are seen as being particularly important for settling small disputes, especially in the rural areas. Author(s): Sawyer, Edward Source(s): , African affairs; Vol. 107, Issue 428 p. 387-403, ill., graph, tabs African…
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The changing face of local governance? : community development councils in Afghanistan
Abstract: This working paper presents findings from research on sub-national governance in Afghanistan, including the role that that Community Development Councils (CDCs) play at community levels. Author(s): Nixon, Hamish Source(s): , Working paper series / Afghanistan research and evaluation unit 46 p., ill., tabs Working paper series / Afghanistan research and evaluation unit Published: 2008…
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Governing the commons in the new millennium : a diversity of institutions for natural resource management
Abstract: It is argued that under appropriate conditions, communities can devise appropriate collective-choice arrangements that enable sustainable resources management. This can avoid the so-called “Tragedy of the Commons” and the need to create alternative, but ineffectual governance arrangements. Author(s): Nagendra, Harini; Ostrom, Elinor Source(s): , 7 p. Published: 2008 The Encyclopedia of earth (EoE), [S.l.]…