Tag: international co-operation
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Donor program harmonization, aid effectiveness and decentralized governance
Abstract: The case studies from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, and Uganda provide examples of donor harmonization (and the lack thereof) and review the obstacles to harmonization and alignment faced by the development partners working in these specific country contexts. Author(s): Smoke, Paul; Winters, Matthew S. Source(s): , Local governance & decentralisation 23 p…
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CIVICUS : World alliance for citizen participation = Alliance mondiale pour la participation citoyenne = Alianza mundial para la participación ciudadana
Abstract: US-based international alliance dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world. Its website includes a calendar of events, an online newsletter, bookshop, programs with online texts and links to other websites. Author(s): CIVICUS Source(s): , Published: 2011 World alliance for citizen participation (CIVICUS), [Washington, DC] (English; French; Spanish ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Development opportunities
Abstract: A database with information on the local government situation, government policy, and donor policies in each ACP country. It also provides links to local government associations in the country, national local government partners, and regional local government representation. Author(s): EU Source(s): , Published: 2011 European commission (EU). ARIAL programme, Brussels (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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CAFRAD : African training and research centre in administration for development : Centre Africain de formation et de recherche administratives pour le développement
Abstract: The African Training and Research Centre in Administration for Development (CAFRAD) is a Pan African international organization, which was established with the support of UNESCO in 1964. Author(s): CAFRAD Source(s): , Published: 2010 Centre Africain de formation et de recherche administratives pour le développement (CAFRAD), Tangier (English; French ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.cafrad.org/index.html
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Fifth annual meeting of Informal development partners working group on decentralization and local governance (DPWG-DLG), Washington, DC, June 9-11, 2010 : summary report and next steps
Abstract: Author(s): Aoki, Naomi; Viñuela, Lorena Source(s): , 23 p., ill. Published: 2010 World bank [etc.], Washington, DC [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTDSRE/Resources/DPWG_Summary_081510.pdf
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Changing international perspectives on decentralization : international agencies and options for Pakistan
Abstract: The history and trends in the normative and positive traditions with regard to decentralization are reviewed, international experiences are examined, and the challenges that Pakistan will have to face in order to become a fully functional and prosperous federation are identified. Author(s): Ahmad, Ehtisham Source(s): , 35 p., ill., tab Published: 2010 London school…
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Localizing the MDGs : unlocking the potential of the local public sector to engage in development and poverty reduction
Abstract: This paper explores how local governments and deconcentrated national government departments can contribute to achieving poverty reduction and development outcomes. Increasingly, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are pursued in a top-down manner. Author(s): Boex, Jamie Source(s): , IDG working paper; 2010-04 18 p., ill., graph, tab IDG working paper 2010-04 Published: 2010 Urban institute…
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Local government association capacity building : rationale, co-operation practices, and strategies for the future : Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Tanzania
Abstract: The landscape of international co-operation with regard to capacity building of local government associations in Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania is described and the Finnish development policy related to decentralisation is outlined. Author(s): Östman, Kimmo Source(s): , 93 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Association of Finnish local and regional authorities, Helsinki…
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Framework and guidelines on land policy in Africa : land policy in Africa : a framework to strengthen land rights, enhance productivity and secure livelihoods
Abstract: The Framework and Guidelines serves as a basis for commitment of African governments in land policy formulation and implementation and a foundation for popular participation in improved land governance, including land rights delivery systems and land governance structures and institutions. Author(s): Ping, Jean; Janneh, Abdoulie; Kaberuka, Donald Source(s): , xv, 41 p., ill., tab…
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International cooperation in local governance and decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean : an initial mapping
Abstract: This is a general overview and reference for international co-operation in local governance and decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also seeks to contribute to effective, realistic and broad action in local governance and decentralization. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , 84 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 United nations development programme (UNDP), [Panamá] (English…