Tag: management
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Managing project team in local government
Abstract: The need for good project management and team management to achieve local government goals is discussed with special reference to Nigeria. Project teams can avoid bureaucratization, muster the necessary expertise, apply cost-benefit analysis, and use management by objectives. Author(s): Amujiri, B.A. Source(s): , [Journal of religion and human relations; Vol. 1, No. 3] p.…
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Phuhlisani : clear thinking for change
Abstract: Phuhlisani and Associates provides services in support of land reform and rural development, including strategy development at national, provincial and district scales, supporting rights determination, strengthening land holding institutions and developing functional land rights management. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 Phuhlisani solutions, Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.phuhlisani.com/
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A viable structure for the Alfred Nzo district municipality
Abstract: Stafford Beer’s Viable System Model (VSM) is used to assess whether Alfred Nzo District Municipality, South Africa, is a viable organization. According to VSM, five criteria are necessary for a system to be considered viable: effectiveness, efficiency, controllability, flexibility and robustness. Author(s): Reinprecht, Karin; Stoisser, Hans Source(s): , iii, 36 p., ill., graph, tabs…
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Promoting transparency and accountability in the health sector : civil society participation in health sector planning, budgeting and monitoring
Abstract: AGHA, a health rights advocacy organization in Uganda, developed a tool for monitoring resource use at the district and national level to collect data about health sector planning, and budgeting, CSO participation in planning, access to health information, and general management issues. Author(s): Source(s): , iv, 36 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2008 Action…
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The parents, the patients and the privileged : accountability and elite capture in schools and clinics in Uganda and Tanzania
Abstract: Decentralized public services like primary schools and clinics are increasingly co-managed by committees of parents and villagers. Concerns that the election of management committee members is not democratic are mostly applicable to clinic committees. Author(s): Prinsen, Gerard Source(s): , SNV publications; H0702-09 44 p., ill., graphs, tabs SNV publications H0702-09 Published: 2007 SNV Netherlands…
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Internal management, a process of change : for managers, elected officials, and organizations
Abstract: A handbook with practical exercises and techniques for local government managers and politicians. Topics include among others changing internal management, time and problem analysis, the manager’s role, planning and objective setting, performance appraisal and communication. Author(s): Little, Anthony P.; Twaalfhoven, Malinda; Zaal, Janneke Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 VNG international, The…
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Measuring deliverables and employee ownership through organisational performance management
Abstract: For local government to be an engine of development, there must be an effective link between individual and organizational performance management and indicators. Without it, there will not be employee ownership and self-efficacy to enable local governments to sustain their development initiatives. Author(s): Dijk, G.H. Van Source(s): , African journal of public affairs (AJPA);…
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Local institutional and political structures and processes : recent experience in Africa
Abstract: This article reviews basic institutional and political mechanisms intended to facilitate effective decentralization and intergovernmental fiscal relations in Africa, including legal, constitutional, fiscal and managerial reforms. Particular attention is given to internal and external accountability. Author(s): Olowu, Dele Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 41-52, ill., tabs Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published:…
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Democratic decentralization of natural resources : institutionalizing popular participation
Abstract: The degree to which natural resource decentralizations have taken place and their measurable social and environmental outcomes are examined, using cases from a number of countries on forestry, wildlife, and water management. Author(s): Ribot, Jesse C. Source(s): , iv, 30 p. Published: 2002 World resources institute (WRI), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: 1-56973-522-0/ Link: http://pdf.wri.org/ddnr_full_revised.pdf