Tag: guidelines
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Local governance self-assessment : guidelines for facilitators
Abstract: This Local Governance Self-Assessment tool is one among many tools that can contribute to build empowered citizens’ participation and accountability into local governance. The tool is designed to be used at community and Union Parishad levels. Author(s): Boss, Matthias Source(s): , 36 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 Intercooperation, Dhaka (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.intercooperation-bd.org/PDF/sharique%20doc%20-%20local%20governance%20self-assessment%20(english).pdf
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Donor approaches to governance assessments : guiding principles for enhanced impact, usage and harmonisation
Abstract: The scope and volume of assessment tools to understand governance impacts have flourished. The OECD DAC Network on Governance (GOVNET) has analysed these tools and their use in an effort to share experience, reduce the risk of duplicating assessments, and promote more coherent collective action. Author(s): OECD Source(s): , [2] p. Published: 2009 Organisation…
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Not about us without us : working with grassroots organisations in the land field
Abstract: This publication presents a grassroots mechanism for the effective inclusion of local community groups (grassroots). Detailed criteria to assess grassroots participation in order to determine whether it is genuine, effective and rights-based are included. Author(s): Langford, Malcolm; Augustinus, Clarissa; Westman, Ulrik; Jonsson, Asa Source(s): , 32 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 United nations human…
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Democratic decentralization programming handbook
Abstract: This handbook is a reference book intended to support decentralization programming processes of USAID. An annotated, categorized bibliography of published materials dealing with various aspects of decentralization and local governance strengthening in developing countries is included. Author(s): Connerley, Edwin Source(s): , xi, 138 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 U.S. Agency for international development (USAID),…
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Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF)
Abstract: The forum helps strengthen effective democratic local government throughout the Commonwealth and facilitates the exchange of good practice in local government structures and services. Author(s): CLGF Source(s): , Published: 2009 Commonwealth local government forum (CLGF), [London etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.clgf.org.uk/index.cfm
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Deterring corruption and improving governance in road construction and maintenance
Abstract: This sourcebook is meant as a resource to sector practitioners to assess the extent and risks of corruption in the sector and to improve governance in ways that reduce corruption. It outlines the articulation between local and national government transport infrastructure planning. Author(s): Ehrhardt, David; Oliver, Chloë; Kenny, Charles Source(s): , Transport papers; TP-27…
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Resources for development practitioners
Abstract: Literature, case studies, lessons learned, and good practices pertaining to capacity development. Includes links to international and local capacity development agencies and other knowledge resources. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2009 World bank, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://go.worldbank.org/TFIPT5BOR0
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Pro-poor governance and the policy process : a framework
Abstract: This paper provides a conceptual framework for assessing the pro-poor characteristics of policy making using a process approach that focuses on stages of policy making and the role of the main actors, their institutional environment, including participation and accountability mechanisms. Author(s): Schneider, Aaron Source(s): , Framework paper / UNDP Oslo governance centre; 2 35…
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Scaling up Local & community driven development (LCDD) : a real world guide to its theory and practice
Abstract: This book includes historical backgrounds, best practices and underpinnings, analysis and lessons learned, and toolkits for developing supportive national policies and implementation programs that fit the individual contexts of countries and localities. Author(s): Binswanger-Mkhize, Hans P.; Regt, Jacomina P. De; Spector, Stephen Source(s): , xii, 157 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 World…
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Governance in conflict prevention and recovery : a guidance note
Abstract: This note helps develop conflict-sensitive democratic governance programming before, during and after armed conflict, by providing insights into: (a) debates on the effects of democratic governance interventions; (b) the main challenges and opportunities; and (c) practical tools and resources. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , xi, 47 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 United nations development programme…