Tag: Kenya
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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…
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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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When does rigorous impact evaluation make a difference? : the case of the Millennium villages
Abstract: Rigorous evaluation of the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) shows that estimates of the project’s effects depend heavily on the evaluation method. Weaknesses include the subjective choice of intervention sites. Inexpensive improvements are suggested. Author(s): Clemens, Michael A.; Demombynes, Gabriel Source(s): , Policy research working paper; 5477 51 p., ill., graphs, tabs Policy research working…
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Participation for what : social change or social control?
Abstract: In this collection of papers, the very concept of participation in development processes is questioned, using cases from Latin America, Kenya, and Nepal. The authors question donor-stimulated forms of participation as self-evidently positive, both theoretically and empirically. Author(s): Gómez, Georgina M.; Berner, Erhard Source(s): , 262 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs, 22 cm Published:…
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Local government database
Abstract: The database is a collection of the major legislation and policies dealing with local government in Africa. The legal instruments are classified according to nine standard headings. Currently the database contains information on Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda. Author(s): University Of The Western Cape Source(s): , Published: 2010 University of the Western Cape. Community…
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The benefits and constraints of participation in forest management : the case of Taita Hills, Kenya
Abstract: In 2007, local people’s perceptions about benefits and constraints of participatory forest management in the Taita Hills, Kenya, were investigated. Respondents felt that lack of updated information about management practices and legal rights, hampered both participation and conservation. Author(s): Himberg, Nina Source(s): , Fennia : international journal of geography; vol. 187, no. 1 p.…
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Multi-actor participation in local development : the ‘rise and decline’ of Harambee policy in Kenya
Abstract: The objectives, prime movers and the incentives for participation in the Harambee local development model, Kenya, are examend and the weaknesses that affected its success are pointed out. An attempt is made to discuss alternatives for improving the working of the policy. Author(s): Kanothi, Raphael Ngatia Source(s): , p. 9-26, ill. Published: 2009 Institute…
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An assessment of decision space and [district] health care sector performance following decentralisation in Kenya
Abstract: Decentralisation is beginning to bring some positive change to the district health sector in Kenya, but more needs to be done to support or subsidize poor districts. Author(s): Otieno, Mathews Odunga Source(s): , viii, 53 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 30 cm Published: 2009 Royal tropical institute (KIT) [etc.], Amsterdam (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://dare.uva.nl/cgi/arno/show.cgi?fid=183294