Tag: Local Government
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Decentralization and local development in Jordan
Abstract: A workshop on decentralization and local development in Jordan was held in Amman on February 1, 2011, to discuss the improvement of civic participation and local development Author(s): Beck, Martin; Sunik, Anna Source(s): , 5 p. Published: 2011 Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Sankt Augustin [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.kas.de/wf/doc/kas_22109-1522-2-30.pdf?110303121142
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Financing decentralization, service delivery and local development : report of proceedings
Abstract: Among other things, this AMCOD Conference decided on the installation of a new executive bureau and adopted decisions on the Charter on Values, Principles and Standards of Decentralization, Local Governance and Local Development and AMCOD’s Long-Term Strategic Plan for the period 2011-2026. Author(s): Namashulua, Carmelita Rita Source(s): , 117 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011…
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Strengthening women’s participation in local governance : lessons and strategies
Abstract: This paper seeks to explore the extent to which existing participatory mechanisms enable active participation by women in municipal processes in South Africa, and possible alternative approaches and models to strengthen this. Author(s): Hicks, Janine Source(s): , Community development journal; vol. 46, Suppl. 1 p. 36-50 Community development journal vol. 46, Suppl. 1 Published:…
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Local government capacity challenges in post apartheid South Africa : lessons learnt
Abstract: In South Africa, the local level is viewed as the delivery arm of the state, but currently it is characterized by inefficiency, maladministration and corruption. Capacity building should take an integrated view of the institutional, organizational, and human resource dimensions involved. Author(s): Davids, Gregory J. Source(s): , African journal of business management; Vol. 5,…
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6th Annual meeting of the development partners working group on local governance and decentralisation : LGD and the road to Busan : Brussels, May 18-20, 2011 : closing statement
Abstract: In the closing statement of the 6th Annual Meeting of the Development Partners Working Group on Local Governance and Decentralisation the importance of DLG issues in the aid-effectiveness discourse was reiterated. Author(s): GIZ Source(s): , 3 p. Published: 2011 Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)], [Bonn (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.dpwg-lgd.org/cms/upload/pdf/Brussels_2011_Closing_Statement.pdf
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Perspectives on decentralization
Abstract: This articles deals with issues connected to accountability and transparency, with the complicated record of decentralization as a force for poverty reduction, and what happens within elected bodies at or near the local level in less developed countries. Author(s): Manor, James Source(s): , Working paper / Swedish International centre for local democracy; 3 iii,…
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Participants’ kit : harmonisation, decentralisation and local governance : prepared on behalf of the informal Development partners working group on local governance and decentralisation (DPWG-LGD)
Abstract: This training kit gives an overview of the state-of-the-art knowledge on harmonization, decentralization and local governance that are essential for understanding how local governance and decentralisation processes can be designed, supported and monitored in a harmonised manner. Author(s): Loquai, Christiane Source(s): , 156 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Train4dev.net, [Wageningen] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Local government in Ethiopia : still an apparatus of control?
Abstract: This article argues that in spite of the declared objectives of re-decentralisation in Ethiopia, the tradition of using local government as a means of control remains very much intact. Yet, “local mechanisms” allowed a considerable increase in the “access and provision of public goods”. Author(s): Ayele, Zemelak Source(s): , Law democracy & development; 15…
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Local governments in rural West Bengal, India and their coordination with line departments
Abstract: This article focuses on the formal structures of coordination and control with regard to decision-making between the Panchayats and the line departments. In practice, these processes involve lack of role definition, problems of accountability, and politics over access to resources. Author(s): Chakrabarti, Bhaskar; Chattopadhyay, Raghabendra; Nath, Suman Source(s): , Commonwealth journal of local governance…
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The forgotten villages : land reform in Tanzania
Abstract: Implementation of Tanzania’s land reform has so far been slow and uneven. The promised benefits – economic growth and improved tenure security – do not happen. Citizens and their elected representatives should be allowed to define the land reform processes in their villages. Author(s): Pedersen, Rasmus Hundsbæk Source(s): , DIIS policy brief 4 p.,…