Tag: India
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Public provisioning of health and decentralization in Gujarat
Abstract: The contribution of the decentralized system of governance to the delivery of health services in rural areas of Gujarat, India, is explored. In every village as a Village Health and Sanitation Committee (VHSC) is established and various health programmes are decentralized to the Panchayat level. Author(s): Visaria, Leela; Bhat, Meera Source(s): , Economic &…
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Strategies for coping with the costs of inpatient care : a mixed methods study of urban and rural poor in Vadodara district, Gujarat, India
Abstract: This study aims to explore and compare mechanisms employed by the urban and rural poor for coping with inpatient expenditures, in order to help identify formal mechanisms and policies to provide improved social protection for health care. Author(s): Ranson, Michael Kent; Jayaswal, Rupal; Mills, Anne J. Source(s): , Health policy and planning 13 p.,…
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Decentralization in India : outcomes and opportunities
Abstract: A key to enhancing the efficacy of policies lies in a better understanding of the extent and process through which various forms of decentralisation contribute to development. This study, attempts to analyse and quantify the impact of decentralisation in India on its social infrastructure. Author(s): Kalirajan, Kaliappa; Otsuka, Keijiro Source(s): , ASARC working paper;…
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Decentralisation, governance and health-system performance : ‘where you stand depends on where you sit’
Abstract: Drawing on evidence from Bolivia, Chile, India, Pakistan, Philippines, and Uganda, it is shown that a balance between centralisation of some functions and decentralisation of others, along with improved mechanisms of accountability, is needed to achieve health system objectives. Author(s): Mitchell, Andrew; Bossert, Thomas J. Source(s): , Development policy review; Vol. 28, Issue 6…
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Inclusive local governance for poverty reduction : a review of policies and practices
Abstract: IDS reviewed 11 cases studies of donors worldwide to analyse how and when donor policies and initiatives for social inclusion in local governance processes and institutions really work to improve the lives of the poor. Author(s): Mejía Acosta, Andrés; Clark, Julia Source(s): , 48 p., ill. Published: 2010 Swiss agency for development and cooperation…
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Innovations in land rights recognition, administration, and governance
Abstract: This volume is a product of the Annual Conference on Land Policy and Administration. Subjects include: (1) innovation in land administration in Africa; (2) low-cost land administration; (3) the impact of improved tenure security; and (4) land governance. Author(s): Deininger, Klaus Source(s): , v, 241 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2010 World bank…
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Integrated financial MIS for local government public expenditure management : a case study of Khajane in Karnataka
Abstract: A study of the implementation of an integrated financial management information system in Karnataka, India, shows that he problems with the old manual system of public expenditure management have been addresses, but local governments have little freedom left to manage public expenditure themselves. Author(s): Sandeep, M.S. Source(s): , Working paper / eSocialSciences, IRIS knowledge…