Tag: political aspects
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Patronage, district creation and reform in Uganda
Abstract: Using data from Uganda, this paper demonstrates that the creation of new sub-national political units (i.c. districts) can constitute a form of patronage. Similar processes may be currently taking place across Africa. Author(s): Green, Elliott D. Source(s): , 34 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 London school of economics and political science (LSE), [London (English…
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The pursuit of integrity in customs : experiences from sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: This paper argues that the reforms have been too focused on formal institutions, and have paid too little attention to political economy issues and the role of informal institutions. Policy initiatives should focus more on reducing the possibility or attraction of favouritism. Author(s): Fjeldstad, Odd-Helge Source(s): , CMI working paper; WP 2009/8 iii, 14…
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Governance matters 2009 : worldwide governance indicators, 1996-2008
Abstract: This website reports governance indicators for 212 countries and territories on: voice and accountability, political stability and absence of violence, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and corruption control. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2009 World bank group, [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://info.worldbank.org/governance/wgi/index.asp
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Decentralisation and municipalities in South Africa : an analysis of the mandate to deliver basic services
Abstract: The extent to which the problems of providing basic services are experienced by municipalities in South Africa are influenced by the political, administrative and financial configuration of the decentralized system of governance is investigated. Author(s): Stanton, Anne Source(s): , 320 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2009 University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)], [Durban (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Decentralization measures revisited
Abstract: This paper revisits various measures of decentralization, using a sample of 58 countries, out of which 5 low-income. Aggregating distinct dimensions into a single indicator leads to a loss of information. Author(s): Martinez-Vazquez, Jorge; Timofeev, Andrey Source(s): , International studies program : working paper; 09-13 22 p., ill., graphs, tabs International studies program :…
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Gerrymandering decentralization : political selection of grants-financed local jurisdictions
Abstract: This article describes a model that shows how decentralization in developing countries may fuel vote-buying, patronage, and pork-barrel politics, especially in political economy contexts that are inimical to organization of citizens for the broad public interest. Author(s): Khemani, Stuti Source(s): , 30 p., ill., tab draft Published: 2009 Columbia university. Initiative for policy dialogue…
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Local government discretion and accountability : a diagnostic framework for local governance
Abstract: This paper presents an analytical framework for studying the accountability implications of fiscal, administrative, and political decentralization reform. One of the conclusions is that monitoring and controlling the exercise of discretion is a major challenge to decentralization reform. Author(s): Yilmaz, Serdar; Beris, Yakup; Serrano-Berthet, Rodrigo Source(s): , Local governance & accountability series; 113Social development…