Tag: Kenya
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Basing care reforms on evidence : the Kenya health sector costing model
Abstract: The Ministry of Health of Kenya in cooperation with its development partners conducted a comprehensive costing exercise and subsequently developed the Kenya Health Sector Costing Model in order to fill this data gap. This article discusses this study. Author(s): Flessa, Steffen Source(s): , BMC Health services research; vol. 11, no. 128 41 p., ill.,…
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Yes Africa can : success stories from a dynamic continent
Abstract: This book with success stories from Africa contains two chapters on different aspects of local governance from Sierra Leone (post-conflict recontruction) and Rwanda (health financing). Author(s): Chuhan-Pole, Punam; Angwafo, Manka Source(s): , xiii, 477 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011 World bank, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-8213-8746-7/ Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1596/978-0-8213-8745-0
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Perceptions of public libraries in Africa : combined report prepared for EIFL
Abstract: The perceptions of public libraries in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and Uganda was studied among users, library staff, and local authorities. In the case of local government officials the objective was to understand whether they think libraries can make a difference. Author(s): Source(s): , 101 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 eIFL, [Utrecht…
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Pastoralists seasonal land rights in land administration : a study of northern Kenya
Abstract: The alignment of pastoralists’ seasonal land rights with those of non-pastoralists within a legal framework for property rights in land administration is examined, using the case of northern Kenya. Legal provisions will be needed for migration corridors and dry season grazing. Author(s): Lengoiboni, Monica Source(s): , 164 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011…
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Forest management decentralization in Kenya : effects on household farm forestry decisions in Kakamega
Abstract: The effects of forest decentralization through the Kenya Forest Act of 2005, on farm forestry investment was studied among Kakamega forest communities. It was found that participatory forest management reduces investments by the poor, so complementary measures will be necessary. Author(s): Nyangena, Wilfred; Ogada, Maurice Juma; Sikei, Geophrey Source(s): , [32] p., ill., tabs…
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Kenya : food security and land governance factsheet
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Kenya, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , [8] p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…
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Fiscal decentralization in Kenya : a small step or giant leap?
Abstract: Following the post-election violence in 2007, Kenya adopted a new constitution in September 2010, which represents an important step in the process of national reconciliation and an important attempt to make Kenya’s public sector more efficient and more accountable through devolution. Author(s): Boex, Jamie; Kelly, Roy Source(s): , IDG policy brief 6:00 PM IDG…
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SODNET : Social development network
Abstract: SODNET’s main aim is to promote and facilitate effective strategic alliances among members and interested groups within Kenya. It uses citizen’s engagement in enforcing accountability for the improvement of service delivery. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Social development network (SODNET), Nairobi (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.sodnet.org/
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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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Enhancing consumer participation in water service delivery through water action groups
Abstract: In Kenya, ‘Water Action Groups’ (WAGs) were created to channel consumer concerns at all stakeholder levels and sector institutions (citizens, commercial providers and government bodies) towards improving transparency, accountability, and enforcement of better water service provision. Author(s): Source(s): , 7 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Water services regulatory board (WASREB) [etc.], Nairobi [etc.] (English…