Tag: history
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Lessons of Asia’s decentralisation for Indonesia’s second decade of decentralisation
Abstract: This brief examines Asian decentralization form many angles: from historical accident to deliberate constitutional constructs, from mechanisms for managing diversity to ways of reducing poverty, and from giving voice to local communities to instruments for separatism and ethnic tension. Author(s): Source(s): , Decentralisation brief / Provincial governance strengthening programme; 1 15 p., ill., graph,…
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Models of governance for rural water supply : the case of Namibia
Abstract: This paper studies approaches which have been adopted for the governance of water supply to rural communities in Namibia and explores the linkages with global factors contributing to the shaping of national and local governance models. The focus is on historical and institutional aspects. Author(s): Hjálmarsdóttir, Erla Hlín Source(s): , p. 25-35 Published: 2011…
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Participation and decentralization for agricultural and rural development
Abstract: India has been a pioneer in formulating a strong vision for decentralization and increased people’s participation in agricultural and rural development. The vision is over 60 years old and in many countries has proven to be of tremendous value to revitalizing agricultural and rural development. Author(s): Binswanger-Mkhize, Hans P. Source(s): , [2] p. Published:…
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The challenges of women participation in local governance : the case of Accra and Tamale metropolitan assemblies
Abstract: Qualitative data and statistics of female councilors from 1994 to 2006 in Tamale and Accra are used to assess the factors that may be accountable for their small numbers as compared to their male counterparts. In addition, the history and structure of local governance in Ghana is described. Author(s): Mahamadu, Abdul-Razak Source(s): , x,…
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Learning from the south : participatory budgeting worldwide – an invitation to global cooperation
Abstract: An overview of participatory budgeting in the world is provided, with special chapters on Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Participatory budgeting is unique because it has evolved in countries of the Global South, but has now become an issue all around the world. Author(s): Sintomer, Yves; Wilhelm, Christian; Cochrane, John Source(s): , Dialog…
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Local government in Thailand : analysis of the local administrative organization survey
Abstract: In 2006, a survey on the decentralization process in Thailand and the massive changes after the decentralization was carried out. Topics included: (1) the threat of recentralization; (2) the problem of measuring local capability; and (3) the development of local politics. Author(s): Nagai, Fumio; Mektrairat, Nakharin; Funatsu, Tsuruyo Source(s): , Joint research program (JRP)…
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Local government in Uganda
Abstract: The history of local government in Uganda is presented. Recent constitutional changes are outlined, the various levels of democratic local government and their respective responsibilities are summarized, and the challenges of local governments to raise revenue are highlighted. Author(s): Golooba-Mutebi, Frederick Source(s): , Local government bulletin; Vol. 9, No. 4 p. 25-28, ill Local…
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Decentralization : false start or new dawn?
Abstract: Earlier false starts of decentralization are reviewed. It is argued that the balance of costs and benefits to both central and national governments in favour of the current decentralization efforts are presently positive. Author(s): Stren, Richard Source(s): Habitat debate; 8(2002)1, p. 1+3, ill. Habitat debate 8(2002)1 Published: 2002 United nations human settlements programme (UN-Habitat),…