Tag: Governance
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Decentralization, local governance and ‘recentralization’ in Africa
Abstract: African decentralization reforms are still experiencing problems in bringing about effective local governance. Central reluctance to relinquish authority in key areas of budgeting and revenue and the complexity of organizational redesign to support decentralization explain these problems. Author(s): Wunsch, James Stevenson Source(s): Public administration and development; 21(2001)4, p. 277-288 Public administration and development 21(2001)4…
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Good governance and decentralization in Nepal
Abstract: Author(s): Dahal, Dev Raj; Uprety, Hari; Subba, Phanindra Source(s): , 98 p. Published: 2001 Center for governance and development studies [etc.], Kathmandu (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.fesnepal.org/publications/Good%20Governance%20and%20Decentralization%20in%20Nepal.PDF
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Projects
Abstract: In this project database one can find all project activities of the Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) including projects on governance, decentralization, local government, institution and capacity building. One can search on keywords, year and project status. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2001 Royal tropical institute (KIT), Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://search.kit.nl/vivisimo/cgi-bin/query-meta.exe?&v:project=kit-website-en&query=keyword%3Adecentralization%20OR%20keyword%3Agovernance%20OR%20keyword%3Apartication&binning-state=8%3d%3dProjects%0a&
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CLGF bulletin / Commonwealth local government forum
Abstract: The CLGF Bulletin is published three times a year and mailed out to members of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , Published: 2001 CLGF, London (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.clgf.org.uk/index.cfm/pageid/81/CLGF+Bulletin
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Towards good governance at the local level : the role of grassroots institutions
Abstract: This paper argues that good governance efforts should be aimed at the local, municipal level. Unfortunately, local government is often very weak in terms of capacity, finance, and elite capture. Author(s): Wit, Joop De Source(s): , Working paper series / Institute of social studies; 325 42 p., 30 cm Working paper series / Institute…
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Enhancing participation in local governance : experiences from the Philippines
Abstract: This source book on decentralization, devolution, participation and governance shares results in public sector reform and highlights successful experiences in health service delivery, natural resources management and the promotion of local economic development. Author(s): Mercaida, Enrique G. Source(s): , 197 p., ill., tabs Published: 2000 International institute of rural reconstruction (IIRR) [etc.], Silang [etc.]…
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Aladin : Association for law and administration in developing and transition countries
Abstract: Under its 3-year programme, ALADIN has looked at the policy theories and actual practice of decentralized NRM. It has also investigated in what way local governments can shape environmental governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2000 Aladin secretariat, Leiden (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://aladinweb.org/
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Promoting the participation of women in local governance and development : the case of Ghana
Abstract: This paper describes initiatives in Ghana to promote the participation of women in local governance and the role of European support. Author(s): Ofei-Aboagye, Esther Source(s): , ECDPM discussion paper; 18 10 p., 30 cm ECDPM discussion paper 18 Published: 2000 European centre for development policy management (ECDPM), Maastricht (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ecdpm.org/Web_ECDPM/Web/Content/Content.nsf/80ba021853007405c1256c790053145c/37934f6bc08133b8c1256c6f006053b9?OpenDocument