Tag: Local Government
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LDi : Local development international : promoting local development through local governments
Abstract: Local Development International (LDI), is an international development consulting company. It provides policy, technical, training, and management advisory services for the design and implementation of decentralization reforms and the development of local governance institutions. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Local development international (LDi), Modena [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://locdev.org/
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Small scale, large impacts : transforming central and west African forest industry and trade to improve sustainable development, growth and governance
Abstract: In many countries SMFEs make a significant contribution to local economies through the informal markets. The formalization of SMFEs provides an alternative to the failed public management of forests for industrial scale concessions or state-managed conservation. Author(s): Molnar, Augusta Source(s): , x, 37 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2010 Rights and resources initiative,…
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Local governance and public goods in Niger
Abstract: This paper explores the provision of public goods in Niger which often involves complex forms of co-production with several actors contributing within a variety of different delivery configurations. It suggests the importance of formal or informal coordination mechanisms. Author(s): Olivier De Sardan, Jean-Pierre; Abdoulkader, Aghai Source(s): , APPP working paper; 10 34 p APPP…
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Poverty eradication, Millennium development goals and sustainable development in Nigeria
Abstract: This paper analyses the effect of eradicating poverty in Nigeria via the instrumentality of the MDGs and concludes that government at various levels must come up with genuine poverty reduction programmes if the challenges of poverty must be tackled. Author(s): Anger, Barnes Source(s): , Journal of sustainable development; Vol. 3, No. 4 p. 138-144,…
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Gender and local governance in Pakistan : promoting participation through capacity building
Abstract: The participation of Pakistani women in local government is low. A comprehensive gender capacity building framework should be developed, based on capacity building and creating an enabling environment within the institutions. Author(s): Jabeen, Nasira; Zafar Iqbal, Muhammad Source(s): , South Asian studies : a research journal of south Asian studies; Vol. 25, No. 2…
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The state of local government in South Africa : issues, trends and options
Abstract: The constitutional mandate for local government requires that services to local communities should be provided in a sustainable manner. Municipalities should explore, share and apply best practices. The national government must provide adequate financial and non-financial assistance. Author(s): Koma, S.B. Source(s): , Journal of public administration; Vol. 45, No. 1.1 p. 111-120 Journal of…
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Integrated financial MIS for local government public expenditure management : a case study of Khajane in Karnataka
Abstract: A study of the implementation of an integrated financial management information system in Karnataka, India, shows that he problems with the old manual system of public expenditure management have been addresses, but local governments have little freedom left to manage public expenditure themselves. Author(s): Sandeep, M.S. Source(s): , Working paper / eSocialSciences, IRIS knowledge…
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DEGE consult : consultancy services for public sector reforms, decentralisation and good governance
Abstract: DEGE Consult provides management consultancy services for public sector reforms with particular emphasis on decentralisation, local government reforms, performance based public services and good governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 DEGE consult, Copenhagen [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.dege.dk/
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Association of district development committees of Nepal (ADDCN)
Abstract: ADDCN aims to build human capabilities of all local authorities to institutionalize decentralized local self-governance and people-centred development process in Nepal that can adequately and effectively respond to the needs, preferences and aspirations of common people. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Association of district development committees of Nepal (ADDCN), Kathmandu (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Financial resources mobilization performance of rural local government : case study of three Union Parishad in Bangladesh
Abstract: Fiscal decentralization in Bangladesh has been initiated but the existing pattern of rural local governments self financing is not impressive. The relatively small scale Union Parishad (UP), the lowest tier rural local government, show some promise. Author(s): Ullah, Md. Anwar; Pongquan, Soparth Source(s): , Asian social science; Vol. 6, No. 11 p. 95-115, ill.,…