Tag: political aspects
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Good governance : desirable governance goal – but unachievable agenda for poor countries
Abstract: Prof. Mushtaq Khan introduces his presentation held at the seminar The Illusory Lure of Good Governance. He explains why the term good governance is misleading as it is based on experiences of advanced countries. It misunderstands and misanalyses constraints developing countries face. Author(s): Khan, Mushtaq Source(s): , [2] p. Published: 2010 Danish institute for…
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Accountability tools for policy research : an online source of accountability tools for organisations conducting policy relevant research
Abstract: The One World Trust designed this accountability database to support researchers, campaigners and research managers to think through the way they use evidence to influence policy in an accountable way. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 One world trust, [London] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.oneworldtrust.org/apro/
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Participatory service delivery processes with reference to the rural-urban divide of South Africa’s municipalities
Abstract: This article reviews public participation in South Africa’s Local Government development planning framework, referred to as the Integrated Development Plan (IDP). It highlights the policy and legislative framework that informs public participation using selected cases in the country. Author(s): Mubangizi, Betty C. Source(s): , Administratio publica; Vol. 18, Issue 2 p. 148-165, ill., tabs…
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Fiscal and political decentralization and government quality
Abstract: Fiscal decentralization has a positive effect on government quality. Moreover, political decentralization tends to reduce the positive impact of fiscal decentralization on the quality of government. This negative impact disappears when controlling for experience with public administration. Author(s): Kyriacou, Andreas P.; Roca-Sagalés, Oriol Source(s): , International studies program : working paper; 10-05 29 p.,…
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Recognising indigenous rights in land use planning governance
Abstract: Established planning texts appoint Indigenous peoples to pre-defined positions and create authority structures that are often grounded in Western legal and political conventions traditions and may not correspond to the governance aspirations or structures of individual Indigenous groups. Author(s): Barry, Janice; Porter, Libby Source(s): , 19 p. draft Published: 2010 University of Warwick, [Coventry…
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Local government reform in Zimbabwe : a policy dialogue
Abstract: On 3-4 November 2009, a seminar was held on local government policy in Zimbabwe. Subjects included: socio-economic transformation, local government institutions and elections, local government financing, traditional authorities, local government functions and supervision of local government. Author(s): Visser, Jaap De; Steytler, Nico; Machingauta, Naison Source(s): , State, peace and human security studies xv, 151…
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In pursuit of votes : the capture of the allocation of local public goods by the central state in Ghana
Abstract: Using a comparative case study of two districts in northern Ghana, it is shown that the rationale of partisan politics of the central state is expressed through an informal model of vote buying. Ignoring this may undermine the current efforts to reform decentralized public-resource allocation. Author(s): Horowitz, Leah; Palaniswamy, Nethra Source(s): , IFPRI discussion…