Tag: India
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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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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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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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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,…
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The effects of political reservations for women on local governance and rural service provision : survey evidence from Karnataka
Abstract: Evidence from India is used to qualify & quantify the role of political reservation policies for women as a determinant of rural service provision and local governance and to identify factors that constrain effective local governance & rural service provision beyond the women’s reservation effect. Author(s): Raabe, Katharina; Sekher, Madhushree; Birner, Regina Source(s): ,…
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Local government discretion and accountability : application of a local governance framework
Abstract: The World Bank local governance framework of 2008 is applied to ten countries and two sectors. The countries are Angola, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, India (Kerala), Philippines, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Rwanda, Pakistan (Punjab). The sectors are health and education. Author(s): Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , Report / World bank; 49059-GLB viii, 91 p., ill., tabs Report…
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West Bengal: fiscal decentralization to rural governments : analysis and reform options
Abstract: A comprehensive review of rural local government finance in West Bengal, India, was conducted to be able to better integrate rural local governments into the intergovernmental fiscal framework. Author(s): Bahl, Roy; Sethi, Geeta; Wallace, Sally Source(s): , International studies program : working paper; 09-07 xv, 129 p., ill., graphs, tabs International studies program :…