Tag: Governance
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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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Supporting capacity development for sustainable land administration infrastructures
Abstract: The need for good land administration is discussed and recommendations for institutional development to facilitate the design and implementation of efficient land administration models and to support good governance are provided. Author(s): Enemark, Stig Source(s): , 10 p., ill., tabs Published: 2005 Aalborg university, Aalborg (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://vbn.aau.dk/files/623353/SE_UNRCCA_2005_Supporting.pdf
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Local government and public service reform initiative – LGI
Abstract: LGI is working to promote democratic and effective local government and public administration, and to advance policy analysis as a tool for decision making in public affairs. Author(s): Hungary Source(s): , Published: 2005 Local government and public service reform initiative (LGI), Budapest (English; Hungarian ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://lgi.osi.hu/
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Participatory budgeting : a significant contribution to participatory democracy
Abstract: This paper describes participatory budgeting as a significant area of innovation in democracy and local development. It draws on experiences of 25 municipalities in Latin America and Europe, providing a systematic analysis of the range of experience that can be included in participatory budgeting. Author(s): Cabannes, Yves Source(s): , Environment and urbanization; vol. 16,…
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Introducing invisible local governance : contribution to the parallel session on traditional structure and local governance
Abstract: This study from Nigeria emphasizes that informal indigenous governance systems are as much structures of local indigenous governance as are traditional rulers. Their invisibility actually makes them effective. Formal and informal linkages exist between these informal institutions and formal ones. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): , 5 p. Published: 2004 World bank], [Washington, DC (English…
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Strengthening participatory approaches to local governance : learning the lessons from abroad
Abstract: The emergence of new forms of participatory governance are reviewed, some innovative strategies and legal frameworks for strengthening citizen engagement are examined, and some practical lessons are discussed. Author(s): Gaventa, John Source(s): , National civic review p. 16-27, ill., tabs National civic review Published: 2004 University of Sussex. Institute of development studies (IDS)], [Brighton…
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Local governance
Abstract: This paper discusses the impact of democratic decentralization on poverty reduction. It argues that the unwillingness of many governments to devolve adequate powers and resources to local bodies has limited their potential to deliver development outcomes. Author(s): Manor, James Source(s): , [13] p Published: 2004 University of Birmingham. Governance and social development resource centre…