Tag: India
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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:…
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Capacity for effective participation
Abstract: sl276slmult1Affirmative action measures aimed at enhancing women’s participation as political representatives in decentralised government bodies is a growing field of research and development practice. Several issues need to be addressed first, however, to realise these goals. Author(s): Mukhopadhyay, Maitrayee; Lodenstein, Elsbet; Kamminga, Evelien Source(s): , [3] p., ill. Published: 2010 European centre for development…
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Decentralization policies in Asian development
Abstract: This book explores fiscal decentralization in Asia, which aims to bring budgetary decisions closer to voters. Subjects include: the major decentralization reforms in Indonesia, the significant reforms in the Philippines and Vietnam, and the special cases of India and China. Author(s): Ichimura, Shinichi; Bahl, Roy Source(s): , xxv, 414 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 24…
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Decentralizing forest management : pretense or reality? : in the context of Forest rights act in India
Abstract: After more than a century of centralization, the Forest Policy of 1988 was the first step to hand back ownership of local resources to the local communities. More is needed to go beyond granting of recognition to ‘cultivated areas on forestland’. Author(s): Ghate, Rucha Source(s): , 27 p., ill., maps Published: 2009 Indiana university.…
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Case studies on community participation : regional trends, issues and practices in rural poverty reduction
Abstract: This ESCAP publication provides an overview of participatory approaches in rural development and rural poverty reduction in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as a description of three case studies on participatory approaches in China, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Author(s): ESCAP Source(s): , 100 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 United…
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Can decentralisation improve rural water supply services?
Abstract: A case study from West Bengal provides evidence that decentralization in delivery of water supply leads to better services. The participation of the local government in distribution of water supply and household contribution to operation and maintenance appear to have a positive impact on quality. Author(s): De, Indranil Source(s): Economic and political weekly; 44(2009)1,…