Tag: poverty alleviation
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The complexities of decentralization in a globalizing world
Abstract: The interplay of decentralization and globalization in affecting environmental outcomes and community welfare is analysed through a game-theoretic model of community-firm interactions. This will require a mix of policies, including secure property rights and poverty alleviation. Author(s): Engel, Stefanie; Palmer, Charles Source(s): , IED working paper; 8 18 p., ill IED working paper 8…
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The Community development carbon fund (CDCF) : assessment of community benefits and sustainable development
Abstract: The Community Development Carbon Fund (CDCF) supports projects that measurably benefit poor communities and generate verified Kyoto-compliant emission reductions. The CDCF also emphasizes community dialogue, participation, and local government involvement. Author(s): Sen, Aditi Source(s): , 34 p., ill., graph, tabs Published: 2009 World bank. Community development carbon fund (CDCF), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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Does decentralization enhance service delivery and poverty reduction?
Abstract: Does decentralization enhance service delivery and poverty reduction? Drawing on cutting edge research, expert contributors present new empirical evidence from across the globe. Specially commissioned research focuses on the political economy process and the results of the decentralization process. Author(s): Ahmad, Ehtisham; Brosio, Giorgio Source(s): , Studies in fiscal federalism and state-local finance viii,…
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The African millennium villages
Abstract: This article describes the concept, strategy and initial results of the Millennium Villages Project (MVP) and implications regarding scalability. Can the interacting crises of agriculture, health, and infrastructure in rural Africa be overcome through targeted public-sector investments? Author(s): Sanchez, Pedro Source(s): , Consilience : the journal of sustainable development; Issue 1 (2009) [18] p.,…
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Localizing the MDGs for effective integrated local development : an overview of practices and lessons learned
Abstract: Case studies, methodologies, tools, and other practical evidence that demonstrate local level development activities in support of achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are presented, including UNDP experiences with local development plans (LDPs). Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , 32 p. Published: 2008 United nations development programme (UNDP). Oslo governance centre (OGC), [Oslo (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Foundations for local governance : decentralization in comparative perspectives
Abstract: [Partial preview] This book provides a comparative analysis of different experiences of decentralization in 6 developing countries in Asia and Africa. Successful reforms have coherent approaches to stakeholder involvement for poverty reduction in the developing world. Author(s): Saito, Fumihiko Source(s): , 301 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Physica, Heidelberg (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-3-7908-2006-5/ Link: http://books.google.com/books?id=efFMNkkDjhgC&pg=PR3&hl=nl&source=gbs_selected_pages&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=false
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction : a review of the linkages in Tanzania and the international literature
Abstract: The Local Government Reform Programme in Tanzania is analysed. It is shown that the service-delivery role of local government was strengthened. Enhanced grass-roots democracy and participation of the poor have led to improved local finances for poverty-reducing measures. Author(s): Braathen, Einar Source(s): , Norad report : discussion; 22b 56 p., ill., tabs Norad report…
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Designing inclusive and accountable local democratic institutions : a practitioner’s guide
Abstract: This guide gives an overview of the institutional arrangements at the local level in 22 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, and gives practical examples of ways to improve them and ensure more inclusive involvement. Author(s): Larsen, Henrik Fredborg; Maguire, Linda; Kirby Dorji, Kay Source(s): , x, 139 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 United nations…
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Global land tool network (GLTN)
Abstract: The Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) is a coalition of international partners, which is supporting the development of pro-poor land management tools, to address the technical gaps associated with unregistered land, the upgrading of slums, and urban and rural land management. Author(s): UN-Habitat Source(s): , Published: 2008 United nations human settlements programme (UN-Habitat), Nairobi…