Tag: indonesia
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Family Planning – a Challenge to Decentralization
February 5, 2014 At today’s Family Planning 2020 stakeholder meeting, Prof. Fasli Jalal, head of the National Population and Family Planning Board, Indonesia, addressed his country’s strategy for addressing family planning in the context of a highly decentralized political system. Indonesia took the “big bang” approach to decentralization in 2000, devolving resources and decision-making authority…
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Human resources competence in e-government in local government
Abstract: A survey has been conducted to explore the level of competency of IT specialists in managing e-government at the various levels of Kebumen regency government, Indonesia. Current specialists are not up to the task and further training will be required. Author(s): Rokhman, Ali; Priyono, Rawuh Edy Source(s): , Journal of African & Asian local…
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Solid waste management in small island destinations : a case study of Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
Abstract: The local government of a small tourist island near Bali, Indonesia, has addressed its waste management problem with a multi-stakeholder partnership involving a community organization and an environmental NGO. Initiatives included source separation, expansion of collection services, and education. Author(s): Willmott, Lacey; Graci, Sonya R. Source(s): , Téoros; special issue p. 71-76 Téoros special…
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DELGO’SEA : partnership for democratic local governance in Southeast-Asia
Abstract: DELGOSEA was launched in 2010 to create a network for the replication of success stories in local governance between cities and municipalities within Southeast Asia. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Democratic local governance in Southeast-Asia (DELGO’SEA), Manila (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.delgosea.eu/cms/
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Role of local government on REDD+ implementation in Indonesia : case study of central Kalimantan as REDD+ pilot province
Abstract: A provincial pilot study in Indonesia revealed that REDD+ can empower forest communities and enhance forest carbon storage at the same time. However, land-use planning regulations present considerable challenges. Author(s): Wicaksono, Dian Agung; Santosa, Wahyu Yun Source(s): , p. 56-64 Published: 2012 International conference on local government] (ICLG), [S.l. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.iclg.in.th/Proceedings/08_005%20Dian%20Agung%20Wicaksono,%20Wahyu%20Yun%20Santosa.pdf
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In and out of the forest : decentralisation and recentralisation of forest governance in East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Abstract: The question what actual impact both de- and recentralisation of forest governance had on the livelihoods of local communities in East Kalimantan is examined. Undesired outcomes of decentralisation have been counteracted by an immediate effort to recentralise. Author(s): Bullinger, Cathrin; Haug, Michaela Source(s): , Austrian journal of south-east Asian studies (ASEAS); vol. 5, no.…
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The character of school governance in South Sumatera, Indonesia
Abstract: The effect of education decentralization on school governance was examined in South Sumatra, Indonesia. The study found that there is virtually no school governance. The schools were still dominated by state actors such as school managers and teachers, who remain in a position of authority. Author(s): Alamsyah, Alamsyah; Mardianto, Mardianto Source(s): , Journal of…
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The land governance assessment framework : identifying and monitoring good practice in the land sector
Abstract: The framework (LGAF) provides guidance to diagnose and benchmark land governance. If land institutions function properly, land taxation provides a simple yet efficient tool to increase effective decentralization and to foster local government accountability. Author(s): Deininger, Klaus W.; Selod, Harris; Burns, Anthony F. Source(s): , Agriculture and rural development xvi, 147 p., ill., tabs…
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The political economy of deforestation in the tropics
Abstract: Often, most logging involves some illegal action. A survey across eight years of institutional change in post-Soeharto Indonesia illustrate how incentives faced by local government officials affect deforestation, and provide an example of how standard economic theories can explain illegal behavior. Author(s): Burgess, Robin Source(s): , [Economic organisation and public policy discussion papers; 37]…