Tag: local finance

• East Asia decentralizes : making local government work

  Abstract: This study reviews intergovernmental reform in the region, distills key messages, highlights positive experiences, and points out areas where policy makers will need to take priority action to avoid going down the wrong path. Author(s): White, Roland Source(s): , ix, 267 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 28 cm Published: 2005 World Bank, Washington, DC (English…

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• Participatory evaluation and budgetary processes

  Abstract: This paper presents a conceptual overview of decentralization and popular participation, and describes the steps taken in the participatory evaluation of decentralization and how a participatory budgeting process was set up in two rural communities in Senegal. Author(s): Guèye, Bara Source(s): , Issue paper / Drylands programme, IIED; 135 36 p., ill., tabs, 22…

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• Fiscal decentralisation and poverty reduction

  Abstract: This primer is intended to provide an introduction to the main principles of fiscal decentralization, to examine linkages between poverty reduction and fiscal decentralization, to briefly describe major comparative experiences, and to clarify UNDP’s approaches and entry points. Author(s): Larsen, Henrik Fredborg Source(s): , UNDP primer 24 p UNDP primer Published: 2005 United nations…

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• Assessment of participatory budgeting in Brazil : Inter-American development bank (IADB)

  Abstract: The main objective of the study is to assess the extent to which participatory budgeting in five Brazilian cities and one State is fostering the efficient and democratic allocation of resources and citizen involvement in the planning and management of their localities. Author(s): Serageldin, Mona Source(s): , 70 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published:…

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• 72 Frequently asked questions about participatory budgeting

  Abstract: The manual intends to respond in a direct and practical way to the general question of how best to implement a Participatory Budget. Case studies from 14 illustrative cities in Latin America and Europe are presented as examples. Author(s): Cabannes, Yves; Huber, Richard Source(s): , Urban governance toolkit series 86 p., ill., graphs, tabs…

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  January 1, 2004

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• Decentralization in Latin America : learning through experience

  Abstract: Three main challenges for decentralization to succeed in Latin America and the Caribbean are analysed: (1) establishing national fiscal frameworks; (2) placing governments closer to the people; and (3) improving municipal service delivery. Author(s): Peterson, George E. Source(s): , World bank Latin American and Caribbean studies. Viewpoints v, 38 p., ill., 28 cm World…

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  basic services, caribbean region, decentralization in government, Fiscal policy, latin america, local finance, Local Government, political participation