Tag: political aspects
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Making reform work : institutions, dispositions, and the improving health of Bangladesh
Abstract: This article examines whether local governance in Bangladesh can reduce maternal and child mortality, using data from high and low-performing upazilas. According to theory local government responsiveness and accountability is primarily the product of the openness and competition of its politics. Author(s): Faquet, Jean-Paul; Ali, Zulfigar Source(s): , World development; vol. 37, no. 1…
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The state of the process of decentralisation in Cameroon
Abstract: This paper informs about the state of the decentralization process in Cameroon by exposing its current legal environment, its constraints and the level of organization of its key actors in relation to the legal environment. Author(s): Cheka, Cosmas Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 32, no. 2 p. 181-196 Africa development vol. 32, no. 2…
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Applying good governance concept to promote local economic development : contribution and challenge
Abstract: This paper applies the concept of good governance concept to the area of local economic development. Challenge pertain to the following issues: (1) the limitation of managerial capacity; (2) the lack of accountability; and (3) the inconsistence of leadership and policy. Author(s): Liou, Kuotsai Tom Source(s): , International journal of economic development; Vol. 9,…
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From government decentralization to decentralized governance
Abstract: Over the past decades, good governance came to be seen as transparent, representative, accountable, and participatory. The most successful experiments in decentralization have mobilized the support and commitment of political, governmental, and civic leaders to sustain governance reforms. Author(s): Cheema, G. Shabbir; Rondinelli, Dennis August Source(s): , 20 p. Published: 2007 The Brookings institution,…
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[The role of party politics in local participation and representation : challenges and prospects in Malawi’s local assemblies] : chapter one to chapter five
Abstract: Contrary to popular expectations, the paper argues that party politics in Malawi’s local assemblies is hampering effective local participation and representation. Party politics tends to give priority to the needs and survival of the political parties at the expense of local needs. Author(s): Kayuni, Happy Mickson Source(s): , p. 1-78, ill., tabs Published: 2005…
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The political economy of decentralization in Bolivia
Abstract: The political economy of decentralization in Bolivia is discussed, including the central political groups, their interests in decentralization and the instruments used to influence the outcome. The strong demand for decentralization is explained and ways to address the political crisis are examined. Author(s): Robinson, James A. Source(s): , [25] p., ill., tabs Published: 2005…
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Decentralisation in Africa : goals, dimensions, myths and challenges
Abstract: This article outlines some typical prominent goals of decentralization and reviews its fiscal, institutional and political dimensions. A number of common outstanding challenges for improving decentralization and local government reform efforts in Africa are considered. Author(s): Smoke, Paul Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 7-16 Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published: 2003 Lit,…
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‘Bringing government to the people’ : women, local governance and community participation in South Africa
Abstract: This paper considers the ongoing political transformations in South Africa in the context of debates about good governance and participatory democracy. Author(s): McEwan, Cheryl Source(s): Geoforum; 34(2003)4, p. 469-481, ill., maps Geoforum 34(2003)4 Published: 2003 World bank, (English ISBN/ISSN: /0016-7185 Link: http://dro.dur.ac.uk/1069/1/1069.pdf