Tag: health services
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What makes local government work? : social capital, leadership, participation and ownership in Benin
Abstract: In 2006, the impact of capacity development programmes on the performance of participative local government in 20 municipalities in southern Benin was assessed in terms of improvements to the economy, health and education, and livelihoods. Author(s): Slootweg, Sef; Groen, Jolanda; Llopart, Xavier Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-12 28 p., ill., tabs SNV publications H0702-12…
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Towards a basic health-sector information system for municipal actors
Abstract: This report describes the authors’ experience developing a minimum health-information package (SIEC-S) to enable local government and the community health associations (ASACOs) to assume their new responsibilities and to be actively involved in managing public health. Author(s): Toonen, Jurrien; Dao, Dramane; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , iv, 16 p., ill., graphs, tabs draft Published:…
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Building effective local partnerships for improved basic social services delivery in Mali
Abstract: The opportunities for tri-partite partnerships involving local governments, the Ministry of Health, and civil society organizations involved in the management of community health centres are analysed, using the case of Dioïla district, Mali. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , iii, 32 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2005 Royal tropical institute (KIT) [etc.], Amsterdam [etc.]…
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Lessons from experiences in decentralising infrastructure & service delivery in rural areas : (Uganda case study)
Abstract: The outcomes of innovations in infrastructure service delivery in rural Uganda as introduced by a District Development Programme in the sectors of health, education, water and sanitation, rural roads and agriculture are evaluated. Author(s): Onyach-Olaa , Martin Source(s): , xi, 53 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2003 Asian development bank (ADB)], [Manila (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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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.]…