Tag: institution building
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Institutions: top down or bottom up? : design and reform of institutions in LDCs and transition economies
Abstract: This article poses the question whether top-down institutional change is desirable, using the case of land tenure reform versus customary rights. It recommends adopting an agenda of gradual reform that recognizes the constraints of bottom up evolution instead of delusory top down attempts. Author(s): Easterly, William Source(s): , American economic review; Vol. 98, No.…
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Understanding state-building and local government in Afghanistan
Abstract: This paper looks at how a neglect of certain types of interventions contributed to the failure of both local government reform and the wider state-building agenda in Afghanistan. Author(s): Lister, Sarah Source(s): , Crisis states working papers. Series no. 2; 14 21 p Crisis states working papers. Series no. 2 14 Published: 2007 [London…
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International guidelines on decentralisation and the strengthening of local authorities
Abstract: These “Guidelines on decentralization and strengthening of local authorities” may serve as a catalyst for policy and institutional reform at the national level to further enable and empower local authorities to improve urban governance. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , vi, 22 p. Published: 2007 United nations human settlements programme (UN-HABITAT), Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-92-113-1952-1/ Link:…
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Municipalities in figures : needs and realities : the experiences of SNV Mali and PACT/GTZ : [case study]
Abstract: Lessons are drawn from 11 case studies in West Africa after analysing different approaches for strengthening the capacities of local government to monitor and evaluate the outcomes of reform processes concerned with the democratic control of local governance structures. Author(s): Lodenstein, Elsbet; Caspari, Ulrich; Dumont, Florence Source(s): , 31 p., ill., maps, tabs Published:…
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Establishing a local government association (LGA)
Abstract: A practical, easy-reference manual designed to help prepare for and create a LGA. For local government leaders, members of decentralisation task forces and ministries of local government. Author(s): Dakoli-Wilson, Alba; Rroji, Arton; Wiggers, Arthur Source(s): , 54 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 VNG international, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.vng-international.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/downloads/publicationsAndTools/Establishing_LGA_Engels.pdf
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The dynamics of decentralization in Asia and Latin America : towards a comparative interdisciplinary perspective
Abstract: If more researchers study decentralization from a broader perspective, more could be learned about its potential contributions to countries eager to adopt it in the pursuit of improved resource use, enhanced equity and deeper democracy. Author(s): Smoke, Paul J.; Gómez, Eduardo J. Source(s): Decentralization in Asia and Latin America : towards a comparative interdisciplinary…
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Paradigms of decentralization, institutional design and poverty : drinking water in the Philippines
Abstract: This paper looks at the different paradigms of decentralization for drinking water supply in the Philippines and its effectiveness in poverty alleviation. There is a need for institutional transformation when moving towards more progressive decentralization paradigms. Author(s): Singh, Satyajit Source(s): , Discussion paper series / Philippine institute for development studies (PIDS); 2006-19 28 p.,…
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Nesting participatory fisheries management within district decentralisation : case of Mangochi district, Malawi
Abstract: If decentralisation is to lead to promotion of sustainable livelihoods, improved resource management and poverty reduction, local institutions will have to muster sufficient funding, adequate powers and have in place mechanisms for ensuring accountability. Author(s): Hara, Mafaniso Source(s): , 13 p., ill. Published: 2006 Indiana university. Digital library of the commons (DLC), [Bloomington, IN…