Tag: guidelines
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Cities for climate protection (CCP) Australia adaptation initiative : local government climate change adaptation toolkit
Abstract: The tools and exercises in this toolkit are designed to help councils identify aspects of their internal decision-making processes that need to be enhanced to appropriately and routinely plan for the impacts of climate change. Author(s): Source(s): , vi, 61 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 ICLEI Oceania, Melbourne (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://masgc.org/climate/cop/Documents/CCPAAI.pdf
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Educational governance at local level : modules for capacity building
Abstract: This booklet contains four training modules for implementing educational governance at the local level. The subjects are: (1) policy & context; (2) civil society: participation & public-private partnership; (3) planning for district education & local governance; and (4) school based governance. Author(s): Khan, Faryal Source(s): , 132 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 United…
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Participatory budgeting in Africa : a training companion : part II: Facilitation methods
Abstract: Part 2 of the companion dwells on putting participatory budgeting into practice. It gives examples of participatory budgeting case studies from African, Latin America and Europe and proposes solutions to key constraints to practicing participatory budgeting in Africa. Author(s): Matovu, George; Mumvuma, Takawira Source(s): , xi, 47 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 Municipal development…
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Understanding your local economy : a resource guide for cities
Abstract: This Cities Alliance draws on 15 case studies and includes a practical toolkit. It compares tools and methods used in cities in developing, transition and advanced economies. The role of local authorities in developing sound LED strategies, often as part of slum upgrading strategies, is crucial. Author(s): Rodríguez-Pose, Andrés; Farole, Thomas; Dowson, Laura; Vik,…
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E-service delivery : a manual for delivering e-services as a local government in the digital information society
Abstract: Offers an overview on how to implement and deliver e-services successfully. Includes four best practices of the development of effective and efficient e-service delivery. Author(s): Voogd, Mark Source(s): , 72 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 VNG international, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.vng-international.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/publicationsAndTools/E-Service_Delivery.pdf
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Establishing a local government association (LGA)
Abstract: A practical, easy-reference manual designed to help prepare for and create a LGA. For local government leaders, members of decentralisation task forces and ministries of local government. Author(s): Dakoli-Wilson, Alba; Rroji, Arton; Wiggers, Arthur Source(s): , 54 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 VNG international, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.vng-international.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/publicationsAndTools/Establishing_LGA_Engels.pdf
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Internal management, a process of change : for managers, elected officials, and organizations
Abstract: A handbook with practical exercises and techniques for local government managers and politicians. Topics include among others changing internal management, time and problem analysis, the manager’s role, planning and objective setting, performance appraisal and communication. Author(s): Little, Anthony P.; Twaalfhoven, Malinda; Zaal, Janneke Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 VNG international, The…
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The role of local government in local economic development : a step-by-step approach developed by VNG international
Abstract: The approach consists of six phases, and provides a logical progression from the situation in which there is no organized structure for Local Economic Development to more advanced programmes. Especially suited for local governments that are able to provide basic infrastructure and support services. Author(s): Budds, Jim; Swart, Rolf; Hertogs, Erik-Jan Source(s): , 53…
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Service provision by a local government association (LGA)
Abstract: A guide on how to decide which services to deliver, how to deliver them and how service delivery can improve the association’s performance. Author(s): Haeften, Ewout Van; Seelt, Barbara Source(s): , 32 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2007 VNG international, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.vng-international.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/publicationsAndTools/Service_Provision_Engels.pdf