Tag: guidelines
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Empowering the marginalized : case studies of social accountability initiatives in Asia
Abstract: Thirteen case studies of social accountability, including citizen participation in public policy making, participatory budgeting, participatory gender budget formulation and analysis, independent budget analysis, public expenditure tracking, citizen monitoring, and social audits. Author(s): Sirker, Karen; Cosic, Sladjana Source(s): , WBI working papers ix, 86 p., ill., tabs WBI working papers Published: 2007 World bank…
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Mauritius local government gender action plan manual
Abstract: The local government (LG) gender action plan workshop manual is a product of the Training of Trainer (TOT) workshop that took place in Johannesburg in November 2007. The workshop brought together representatives of gender and LG authorities from Mauritius, Lesotho, South Africa and Namibia. Author(s): Virahsawmy, Loga Source(s): , 129 p., ill., graphs, tabs…
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International guidelines on decentralisation and the strengthening of local authorities
Abstract: These “Guidelines on decentralization and strengthening of local authorities” may serve as a catalyst for policy and institutional reform at the national level to further enable and empower local authorities to improve urban governance. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , vi, 22 p. Published: 2007 United nations human settlements programme (UN-HABITAT), Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-92-113-1952-1/ Link:…
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Case evidence on ‘capacities for integrated local development planning’ : a UNDP capacity development resource
Abstract: This action brief highlights approaches to local development and capacity challenges to support integrated local development planning process. It specifically provides case material for facilitating participatory planning through dialogue and priority-setting, and integrated planning and budgeting. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Capacity development action briefs; 2007/3 15 p., ill., tabs Capacity development action briefs 2007/3…
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Action learning case-study : community based planning (CBP)
Abstract: Community-based planning (CBP) is a form of participatory planning which has been designed to promote community action. This case study focuses on the methodology as developed by the original project drawing on the experiences of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Uganda. Author(s): Searle-Mbullu, Rachel; Reynolds, Kian Source(s): , 16 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 African…
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Démystifier la planification : appropriation du processus de développement communal au Bénin
Abstract: This book gives an overview of the proces of decentralization in Benin and describes how communities are empowered to assume full ownershop of the development proces by way of a standard 7-step planning method. Author(s): Weinsou, Claude Guy; Baltissen, Gérard; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , 74 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs, 24 cm Published:…
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The most frequent controversies on territorial economic development
Abstract: This toolkit for local economic development (LED) agencies intends to provide a synthetic guide to the main controversies, that LED policy makers encounter in their daily task. It provides a response to questions such as “How to decide about the organization of the services?” Author(s): Source(s): , ILS LEDA tool kit; 2 27 p…
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Participatory local development planning : a guide for municipalities in southern Ecuador : local government
Abstract: As a result of the process of decentralization, poor municipalities in Southern Ecuador are now required to draw up their own local development plans, specifying policies, strategies and programmes. This guide shares its experiences in formulating the plans and introducing a participatory process. Author(s): Weer, Erik Van; Bustamante, Manuel; Solorzano, Vicente Source(s): , [5]…
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Local economic development : a primer : developing and implementing local economic development strategies and action plans
Abstract: Developed as a World Bank resource to assist communities to develop local economic development strategies, this Local Economic Development Primer has been prepared for towns, cities and communities that are new to LED and that wish to help their local economies grow. Author(s): Swinburn, Gwen; Goga, Soraya; Murphy, Fergus Source(s): , vii, 83 p.,…
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Briefing note on mainstreaming gender equality in decentralisation, public administration reform and local development
Abstract: This brief concept focuses on mainstreaming gender equality in three processes: decentralization; public administration reform; and local development. The note aims to complement the information on mainstreaming gender equality provided in the existing Handbook on Good Governance (EC 2003) Author(s): Hailé, Jane Source(s): , [27] p. Published: 2006 European commission, [Brussels] (English ISBN/ISSN: /…