Tag: Governance
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Bibliographie sur la gouvernance
Abstract: This bibliography on governance dates from the early 2000s. Author(s): CODESRIA Source(s): , 33 p. Published: 2003 Conseil pour le développement de la recherche économique et sociale en Afrique] (CODESRIA), [Dakar (French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.aidtransparency.org/at/images/docs/resarch_results/bibliographie/bib_gouvernance%5B1%5D.pdf
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The Asian resource center for decentralization
Abstract: ARCD serves as a resource center for information on decentralization and local governance experiences. It has a growing collection of resources from countries in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Africa. Author(s): University Of The Philippines Source(s): , Published: 2002 University of the Philippines, [Quezon city (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.decentralization.ws/
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Local governance and production programme (LGPP) in Bangladesh : project document
Abstract: This is the initiation report of a SIDA project to help reduce poverty by promoting local economic development and undertaking interventions that directly assist in the social and economic empowerment of the poor. It includes supporting democratic processes and gender equality. Author(s): Barkat, Abul Source(s): , iv, 87 p., ill., tabs Published: 2002 Human…
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Making services work for poor people
Abstract: The framework outlined in this paper provides a way to examine options for improving the outcome of public services for the poor. The different examples all improved outcomes by addressing aspects of the relationships between policymaker, service provider, and client. Author(s): Devarajan, Shantayanan; Reinikka, Ritva Source(s): , i, 19 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published:…
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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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Towards participatory local governance : six propositions for discussion
Abstract: The author raises critical question by posing six propositions, e.g. on the need to construct new relationships between ordinary people and government institutions and on the need to re-conceptualize the meanings of participation and citizenship in relationship to local governance. Author(s): Gaventa, John Source(s): , Currents / Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; 28 p. 29-35, ill Currents…
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Decentralization, trends and constraints
Abstract: The interrelationships between the concepts of decentralization, good governance, local government, democratization, local governance, civil society, and participation are described. Recent trends and developments in decentralization are explained in relation to poverty reduction. Author(s): Walle, John Van Der Source(s): , [9] p. Published: 2002 Royal tropical institute (KIT)], [Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.kit.nl/kit/Walle,-John-van-der-(2002)-Decentralization,-trends-and-constraints
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Empowerment and poverty reduction : a sourcebook
Abstract: This book addresses questions concerning empowerment, the role of the World Bank, and how to make growth more pro-poor. The final section of the book documents tools and practices that can support the implementation of an empowering approach to poverty reduction. Author(s): Narayan, Deepa Source(s): , xxiv, 371 p., ill., tabs, 24 cm Published:…
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Decentralization in Africa : a stocktaking survey
Abstract: In 2002, a survey was conducted among World Bank country specialists to catalogue the status of political, administrative, and fiscal decentralization in 30 African countries south of the Sahara. Author(s): Ndegwa, Stephen N. Source(s): , Africa region working paper series; 40 28 p., ill., graphs Africa region working paper series 40 Published: 2002 World…