IBM’s People for Smarter Cities, partnered with the video platform Zooppa, asked citizens for ideas on how to make cities smarter. The project came from the idea that ordinary people making an effort to change their world result in extraordinary things. Out of 80 short videos, 8 were chosen as the best and smartest ideas…
Abstract: ILS LEDA is a Eurada program which supports local, national and international organizations to enhance local economies. It is considered an effective international organizations in dealing with Local Economic Development Agencies (LEDA). It disseminates tools for LEDA management and operation. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2013 International links and services for local economic development agencies…
Abstract: Administratio Publica is a quarterly journal. The aim of the journal is to promote academic scholarship in Public Administration and Management and related fields. It is produced by the Association of Southern African Schools and Departments of Public Administration and Management (ASSADPAM). Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2013 Association of southern African schools and departments…
Abstract: Four approaches to improve measuring the quality of bureaucracies are described: (1) procedural measures; (2) capacity measures; (3) output measures; and (4) measures bureaucratic autonomy. The reasons why low-income countries are advised to reduce bureaucratic autonomy are also explained. Author(s): Fukuyama, Francis Source(s): , Working paper / Center for global development; 314 18 p.,…
Abstract: The sustainability of rural water supply remains evasive. Community management models, private management models, and hybrid models are reviewed to provide a basis for the selection of the most appropriate management model. Author(s): Kamruzzaman, A.K.M.; Said, Ilias; Osman, Omar Source(s): , Journal of sustainable development; Vol. 6, No. 5 p. 26-36, ill., tab Journal…
Abstract: This study examines the scope for improving the operational efficiency of public financial management (PFM) in sub-Saharan African countries, using the case of local service provision in Zambia’s health, education, and road sectors. Author(s): Leiderer, Stefan Source(s): , Studies / German development institute; 71 304 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Studies / German development…
Abstract: The constitutional framework of the powers and functions of local government in South Africa leaves room for uncertainty and confusion, caused by provisions that permit the support, monitoring, supervision and intervention by national and provincial government over provinces and local governments. Author(s): Van Wyk, Jeannie Van Source(s): , [Potchefstroom electronic law journal] (PER); Vol.…
