Tag: management
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Accountability in local government revenue management : who does what?
Abstract: Using financial responsibility charting, this study found that the members of the Asante Akim South District Assembly in Ghana who are supposed to hold others accountable do not have a fair understanding of the responsibilities of the core staff in the financial management chain. Author(s): Akudugu, Jonas Ayaribilla Source(s): , Information and knowledge management;…
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Efficiency of local service provision in Zambia’s health, education and road sectors : implications for decentralisation and the effectiveness of budget support
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…
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The application of public asset management in Indonesian local government : a case study in south Sulawesi province
Abstract: The problems faced by local government in applying a public asset management framework were examined, using a case from South Sulawesi, Indonesia. They include the absence of an institutional and legal framework, the non-profit principle of public assets, and the non-availability of data. Author(s): Hanis, Muhammad Hasbi; Trigunarsyah, Bambang; Susilawati, Connie Source(s): , Journal…
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Livelihoods and natural resource management
Abstract: This section of the ELDIS website provides recommended reading and a regularly updated list of resources on livelihoods approaches to the management of natural resources, including land, soil and water, forests and fisheries. Author(s): IDS Source(s): , Published: 2011 University of Sussex. Institute of development studies (IDS). Eldis, Brighton (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.eldis.org/index.cfm?objectid=42B5FBED-9DD0-1A91-0F656CA2621F67EE&id=2&pageNo=2
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Impacts of community forests on livelihoods in Cameroon : lessons from two case studies
Abstract: Two community forests in Cameroon were shown to differ widely in economic and financial returns as a result of differences in the communities’ technical and managerial skills, access to finance, and market information, and capacity for vertical integration. Author(s): Beauchamp, E.; Ingram, V. Source(s): , International forestry review; Vol. 13, No. 3 15 p.,…
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Local municipality productive efficiency and its determinants in South Africa
Abstract: The potential determinants of efficiency gaps among 231 local municipalities in South Africa are investigated. It is shown that 3 categories of municipalities could have achieved the same level of services with 16 to 80% fewer resources. Fiscal autonomy and skilled top management were key factors. Author(s): Monkam, Nara F. Source(s): , Department of…
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Where is local government going in Latin America? : a comparative perspective
Abstract: Ten basic features of local government systems are used as a template to situate Latin American local government within Weberian typology. The paper tentatively concludes that the ‘managerial’ type of local government is gaining ground over the ‘governmental’ type Author(s): Nickson, Andrew Source(s): , Working paper / Swedish International centre for local democracy; 6…
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The Hague academy for local governance : programme 2012
Abstract: The Hague Academy for Local Governance offers open enrolment courses, tailor-made training programmes, study visits and masterclasses on participation, accountability, fiscal issues, local economic development, peacebuilding, (female) leadership, climate change, and water management. Author(s): Klokke, Rebke Source(s): , 35 p., ill. Published: 2011 Hague academy for local governance, The Hague (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…
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Success and failure of local e-government projects : lessons learned from Egypt
Abstract: The information systems success model was used to examine local e-government in Egypt. The model uses six success variables: information quality, system quality, service quality, use, user satisfaction, and perceived net benefit. Author(s): Abdelsalam, Hisham; Reddick, Christopher G.; ElKadi, Hatem Source(s): , 21 p., ill., map, tabs Published: 2011 Cairo university. Faculty of computers…
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Performance management including measurement, monitoring and evaluation : a management guide for African public service managers
Abstract: As part of the operationalization of the long term strategy of the African governance and public administration programme, this guide was prepared to improve performance management and measurements systems and practices including monitoring and evaluation. Author(s): Source(s): , viii, 32 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Conference of African ministers of public service (CAMPS), Nairobi…