Tag: institution building
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Stekeholder dialogue as an institutional strategy for sustainable development in China : the case of community roundtables
Abstract: The potential of stakeholder dialogue as an institutional tool for sustainable development in China is discussed and hindrances to institutionalization are identified. At community roundtables issues are discussed by representatives from government, business and local residents. Author(s): Wang, Hua Source(s): , 33 p. Published: 2010 Chinese association for public affairs (CAPA), [Washington, DC (English…
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The International association for the study of the commons : the leading professional association dedicated to the commons
Abstract: The IASC is a nonprofit association devoted to understanding and improving institutions for the management of resources that are (or could be) held or used collectively by communities in developing or developed countries. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 International association for the study of the commons (IASC), Mexico City (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.iasc-commons.org/
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LDi : Local development international : promoting local development through local governments
Abstract: Local Development International (LDI), is an international development consulting company. It provides policy, technical, training, and management advisory services for the design and implementation of decentralization reforms and the development of local governance institutions. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Local development international (LDi), Modena [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://locdev.org/
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De-scaling without democratic substance : water provisioning in peripheral Kano, Nigeria
Abstract: The case of informal water supply near Kano, Nigeria, is used to highlight an expanding form of service provision in African cities and the democratic problems associated with it. Users are increasingly dependent on neo-traditional politics, rather than democratically controlled institutions. Author(s): Andrae, Gunilla Source(s): , Bulletin de l’APAD; 31-32 16 p., ill., tab…
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Monitoring and assessing the performance of local government councils in Uganda : background, methodology and score card
Abstract: This background paper was prepared as part of a broader initiative by ACODE to develop an assessment mechanism to measure the performance of local government councils in Uganda by applying a set of qualitative and quantitative indicators or the Local Government Councils Score Card (LGCSC). Author(s): Tumushabe, Godber W. Source(s): , ACODE policy research…
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Local government councils performance and quality of service delivery in Uganda : Luwero district council score-card 2008/09
Abstract: Luwero District Council in Uganda was the first to be assessed using the new score-card methodology. District performance and the quality of public services was assessed and recommendations for improvement were provided. Capacity building, budgeting, and development planning need more attention. Author(s): Muyomba-Tamale, Lillian Source(s): , ACODE policy research paper series; 38 iv, 58…
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Fostering social accountability : from principle to practice : guidance note
Abstract: This note provides an overview of the principles of social accountability and provides guidance on how to incorporate the practice of social accountability into programming, illustrated by examples of how it is currently being operationalized in many contexts in different regions. Author(s): Lister, Sarah; Sadasivam, Bharati Source(s): , 46 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010…
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Association of district development committees of Nepal (ADDCN)
Abstract: ADDCN aims to build human capabilities of all local authorities to institutionalize decentralized local self-governance and people-centred development process in Nepal that can adequately and effectively respond to the needs, preferences and aspirations of common people. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Association of district development committees of Nepal (ADDCN), Kathmandu (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Capacity building is not an event but a process : lesson from health sector decentralization of Nepal
Abstract: After handing over the management of local health institutions in Nepal to local Health Facility Operation and Management Committees, capacity building of the committees and other stakeholders failed to encompass the necessary follow up, monitoring and coaching. Author(s): Gurung, Gagan Source(s): , Nepal medical college journal; vol. 11, no. 3 p. 205-206 Nepal medical…