Tag: Local Government
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PAR : regional learning program : strengthening public policy and local governance for poverty reduction
Abstract: The PAR is a Latin American local governance knowledge management project aimed at sub-national governments and civic organizations to design and implement poverty alleviation policies and programs. It also supports regional learning and exchange mechanisms. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Impact alliance, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.impactalliance.org/ev_en.php?ID=12540_201&ID2=DO_TOPIC
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Gender mainstreaming with special reference to senoir management in local government
Abstract: Gender equality in senior management in local government in South Africa is still not achieved. In addition to education and training, equally important are mentoring and coaching which play a key role in empowering women with the necessary competencies and skills to perform in their roles. Author(s): Penceliah, Y. Source(s): , [Sabinet]; Vol. 46,…
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New participatory instruments in local governance : cases from Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda : paper
Abstract: The importance of community participation in Africa is illustrated, using case studies from Rwanda (health services) and Uganda (Local-to-Local Dialogue) that are intended to strengthen both the action and voice of local citizens in delivering public services. Author(s): Matovu, George W.M. Source(s): , 18 p., ill., graphs Published: 2011 Local government managers Australia (LGMA)],…
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Local governance research unit
Abstract: The Local Governance Research Unit, based at Leicester Business School, is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for theoretically informed, robust and rigorous policy relevant research into British and comparative local governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 De Montfort university (DMU). Leicester business school, Leicester (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/faculties/business_and_law/business/research/lgru/
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Participatory development reconsidered
Abstract: Evidence shows that civil participation in decentralization works only marginally, with pro-poor results in poorer, more unequal and remote communities generally lacking. This article identifies some conditions for successful localized pro-poor programme design. Author(s): Mansuri, Ghazala; Rao, Vijayendra Source(s): , Development outreach; special report p. 64-69, ill Development outreach special report Published: 2011 World…
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Toolkit on accountable and transparent service delivery at a local level : about participatory mechanisms and civil society interventions
Abstract: The toolkit provides its readers with practical examples and useful tools and tips on how to include participatory mechanisms in the daily work of local governments and civil society organizations with a view to increase accountability and transparency. Author(s): Starovlah, Vanja; Premovic, Dijana Source(s): , 51 p., ill. Published: 2011 Ministry of foreign affairs…
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Environmental decentralization and political centralization
Abstract: Political centralization tends to improve the result of the decentralization of environmental policies addressing local environmental problems. However, the opposite effect was found for environmental policies addressing global environmental problems such as climate change. Author(s): Fredriksson, Per G.; Wollscheid, Jim R. Source(s): , 38 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2011 Università politecnica delle marche],…
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Limits to decentralization in Mozambique : leadership, politics and local government capacities for service delivery
Abstract: This study of the stifled process of decentralization in Mozambique seeks to assess the extent to which the new decision-making processes are able to respond to the needs of the communities they serve and represent. Capacity development is essential for effective basic service delivery coverage. Author(s): Machohe, António Pedro José Source(s): , xx, 233…
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Local government finance : a building block to stronger societies
Abstract: The fiscal architecture is a key component in the framework of decentralization. While increasing fiscal decentralization, has been a global trend in recent decades, there are significant variations across and within regions and countries. Author(s): Forster, Richard Source(s): , United cities : connecting the world’s urban leaders; Issue 2 p. 74-75, ill., map, tab…
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Decentralization program : towards sustainable good local governance
Abstract: The Decentralization Program (DP) is a joint development effort of the governments of the Philippines and Germany. It aims at improving governance and participatory development to provide for local needs by political decentralization, fiscal decentralization and capacity development. Author(s): GIZ Source(s): , Published: 2011 Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) [etc.], Bonn [etc.] (English…