Tag: popular participation
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Participatory budgeting toolkit for local governments in Albania
Abstract: This toolkit documents best practice from the experience of local actors and is based on draft manuals that were prepared for this pilot project by Albanian partners. Participatory budgeting (PB) brings local communities closer to the decision-making process around the public budget. Author(s): Srinivasan, Radhika Source(s): , 42 p., ill., map, tabs Published: 2006…
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Democratisation and local government transformation in South Africa : a case study of Maluti district, 1995-2005
Abstract: This thesis examines the importance of Developmental Local Government (DLG) in South Africa and its ability to fulfill the demands and needs of local communities. It further examines the challenges that face DLG, namely administrative difficulties and unethical practices. Author(s): Appiah, George Wiredu Kwadwo Source(s): , xii, 319 p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2005…
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Building democratic institutions : governance reform in developing countries
Abstract: [Partial preview] 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 of political, governmental, and civic leaders to sustain governance reforms. Author(s): Cheema, G. Shabbir Source(s): , [275] p., ill. Published: 2005 Kumarian, Bloomfield, CT (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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The world we could win : administering global governance
Abstract: The history and definition of governance are reviewed and the implementation of good governance at the local level is contrasted with the complexities of good governance at the global level. The importance of proportionality and subsidiarity in realizing openness, participation etc. is emphasized. Author(s): Fraser-Moleketi, Geraldine Joslyn Source(s): , xxxiii, 177 p. Published: 2005…
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Local organizations in decentralized development : their functions and performance in India
Abstract: Local organizations have become key mechanisms in effective, fair, and sustainable resource management and development in India. However, the support for local organizations is often little more than rudimentary. Author(s): Alsop, Ruth; Kurey, Bryan Source(s): , Directions in development xii, 167 p., ill., tabs, 23 cm Directions in development Published: 2005 World bank, Washington,…
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Participatory evaluation and budgetary processes
Abstract: This paper presents a conceptual overview of decentralization and popular participation, and describes the steps taken in the participatory evaluation of decentralization and how a participatory budgeting process was set up in two rural communities in Senegal. Author(s): Guèye, Bara Source(s): , Issue paper / Drylands programme, IIED; 135 36 p., ill., tabs, 22…
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Lessons learned on the use of power and drivers of change analyses in development co-operation : review commissioned by the OECD DAC network on governance (GOVNET) : final report
Abstract: Power and DOC analysis addresses the traditional donor problem of ‘political will’ and its impact on national policies and development processes that promote accountability, participation, transparency, equality in dignity and rights of the poor and marginalized groups. Author(s): Dahl-Østergaard, Tom Source(s): , 42 p., ill., tabs Published: 2005 Organisation for economic co-operation and development…
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Decentralization and district development : participatory & multi-sectoral framework for decentralized policies and local development strategies addressed to Millennium development goals : consolidated review of case studies, regional experiences, best practices and evidences based on UNCDF & UNDP support in Mozambique
Abstract: The document is an integrated and multi-sectoral policy paper that provides a general framework for mainstreaming sectoral decentralization into local development with special emphasis on the eradication of poverty, accountability, participation, and capacity building. Author(s): Massuanganhe, Israel Jacob Source(s): , Working paper / UNCDF & UNDP; 3 vi, 47 p., ill., graphs, tabs Working…
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Unpacking developmental local government using soft systems methodology and MCDA tools
Abstract: Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) is used to clarify the activities that development local government implies for local authorities, focusing specifically on their ability to effectively impact upon poverty. It also uses a Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis approach in a small community in South Africa. Author(s): Scott, L. Source(s): , ORiON; Vol. 21, No. 2 p.…