Tag: guidelines
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Performance management including measurement, monitoring and evaluation : a management guide for African public service managers
Abstract: As part of the operationalization of the long term strategy of the African governance and public administration programme, this guide was prepared to improve performance management and measurements systems and practices including monitoring and evaluation. Author(s): Source(s): , viii, 32 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Conference of African ministers of public service (CAMPS), Nairobi…
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Participedia : strengthening democracy through shared knowledge
Abstract: Participedia is a tool for strengthening democracy. Based on a wiki platform, its main content consists of user-generated articles which describe and assess participatory governance throughout the world. Author(s): Fung, Archon Source(s): , Published: 2011 Participedia, [Cambridge, MA etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://participedia.net/
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Community organisers toolbox : local government
Abstract: This section of the toolbox will help you to understand how local government works in South Africa. It contains sections on development, finance, services and so on. Local municipalities must encourage public participation and every guide will give you some tips on how to interact with your council. Author(s): ETU Source(s): , Published: 2011…
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‘Tips and tricks’ of participatory land-use planning in Lao PDR : towards a land zoning negotiation support platform
Abstract: As alternative to complex ‘high-tech’ LUP models that local stakeholders are not able to use and replicate, a communication platform supporting negotiations among multiple stakeholders groups has been tested in a village cluster of Luang Prabang Province in northern Laos. Author(s): Bourgoin, Jeremy Source(s): , 18 p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2011 Colorado state…
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Local economic development (LED)
Abstract: Although mostly aimed at cities, this Local Economic Development (LED) website offers practical guidance, by way of a toolkit, reference guide and primer that may be of some use in a rural, developing-country context. It also shows what the World Bank is doing on Local Economic Development. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011…
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Coordinated implementation of the international guidelines on decentralization and access to basic services for all : handbook
Abstract: This quick handbook aims at national governments and local authorities facilitating the coordinated implementation of the two sets of International guidelines on Decentralization and on Access to Basic Services for All adopted by UN Member States in 2007 and 2009. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , 19 p. Published: 2010 United nations human settlements programme (UN-HABITAT),…
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Local and community driven development : moving to scale in theory and practice
Abstract: This publication provides development practitioners with the historical background and the tools required to successfully scale up local and community driven development (LCDD) to the regional and national levels. Author(s): Binswanger-Mkhize, Hans P.; Regt, Jacomina P. De; Spector, Stephen Source(s): , New frontiers of social policy xxii, 248 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs New…
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A draft international framework for CSO development effectiveness : presented for consideration by CSOs, donors and governments
Abstract: Author(s): Source(s): , 31 p. version 2 Published: 2010 Open forum for CSO development effectiveness, [Brussels] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ccic.ca/_files/en/what_we_do/2010_11_framework_for_cso_dev_eff_final.pdf
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Topic guide on communications and governance
Abstract: This guide offers literature on the role of communications in governance. It highlights practical guidance, lessons learned and case studies on the development of independent media, increasing access to information and the use of communication tools in governance processes in different contexts. Author(s): Mcloughlin, Claire; Scott, Zoë Source(s): , 42 p. Published: 2010 University…
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How can we help you? : a toolkit for establishing a local government one stop desk
Abstract: This toolkit presents the step-by-step approach VNG International has developed over the years in various projects, mainly in Central and Eastern Europe. Its final objective being the creation of fully operational one stop desks wherever these may be needed. Author(s): Hecker, Jan; Netolický, Miroslav; Tøebová, Moravská; Maathuis, Sander; Vis, Carolien Source(s): , 34 p.,…