Tag: India
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Annual World bank conference on land and poverty : conference agenda
Abstract: The theme of the 2011 conference was “Countries strengthen land governance”. In a period of land grabbing, better land governance can encourage investment, steer urban growth and improve social welfare. It also helps countries overcome a legacy of inequality, dispossession and conflict. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011 World bank, Washington, DC (English…
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Local governments in rural West Bengal, India and their coordination with line departments
Abstract: This article focuses on the formal structures of coordination and control with regard to decision-making between the Panchayats and the line departments. In practice, these processes involve lack of role definition, problems of accountability, and politics over access to resources. Author(s): Chakrabarti, Bhaskar; Chattopadhyay, Raghabendra; Nath, Suman Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance…
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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…
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Decentralisation, democracy and allocation of poverty alleviation programmes in rural India
Abstract: A study of the effect of devolution on poverty alleviation programmes in Indian villages at household level indicates that the resources were captured by the local elite after decentralization, that is, decentralization did not necessarily contribute to the improvement of the welfare of the poor. Author(s): Sato, Takahiro; Imai, Katsushi S. Source(s): , BWPI…
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Kerala people’s campaign for decentralized planning
Abstract: Kerala’s People’s Participation aims to enhance civil participation in planning and budgeting. All 1214 local governments in Kerala were given powers of decision making, and were granted discretionary budgeting authority over 35–40% of the state’s developmental expenditures. Author(s): Bandyopadhyay, David Source(s): , 1 file Published: 2010 Participedia, [S.l.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://participedia.net/cases/kerala-people-s-campaign-decentralized-planning
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Peoples’ empowerment through democratic decentralization in India
Abstract: There is substantial evidence that basic public services and programmes meant for the poor and marginalized function inefficiently in India, especially in the poorer states. Delivery will not improve in India unless the process simultaneously empowers the poor, including women. Author(s): Saxena, N.C. Source(s): , 78 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 National council of…
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Centre of excellence for local governance : detailed project report
Abstract: A detailed project report was prepared for the proposed National Institute of Panchayati Raj (NIPR) as an apex Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Local Governance. The CoE should aim to become a repository of local governance knowledge, while helping Panchayats to delivering on development goals. Author(s): Source(s): , vii, 101 p., ill., tabs Published:…