Tag: poverty alleviation
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What can rural local governments contribute to private sector development?
Abstract: This paper examines how local governments can support private sector actors within their territory: farmers and enterprises, both formal and informal. The focus is on poverty alleviation in West Africa. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Baltissen, Gerard; Lodenstein, Elsbet Source(s): , KIT working papers series; WPS.G2 ii, 14 p KIT working papers series WPS.G2 Published:…
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Decentralization, local governance, and rural development
Abstract: Three articles on decentralization issues in relation to agricultural and rural development are presented, viz. on: (1) the risks related to ethnicity, elite capture, and aid effectiveness; (2) the challenge of agricultural development; and (3) emerging issues from Uganda’s experience. Author(s): Arcand, Jean-Louis Source(s): , Berlin workshop series 2008 p. 147-173, ill., tabs Berlin…
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Improving the provision of basic services for the poor in fragile environments : water supply, sanitation and hygiene international literature review
Abstract: This paper constitutes a literature review of the international practice and experience in supporting pro-poor service provision in fragile states, focusing on multilateral and bilateral donors’ approaches to the water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector. Author(s): Welle, Katharina Source(s): , 30 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 Overseas development institute (ODI). Humanitarian policy group…
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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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Governance for agricultural and rural development program
Abstract: IFPRI’s Governance for Agricultural and Rural Development Program aims to support countries in their efforts to improve governance by researching governance issues that are essential for achieving food security and promoting equitable and sustainable agricultural and rural development. Author(s): IFPRI Source(s): , [2] p., ill. Published: 2007 International food policy research institute (IFPRI), Washington,…
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Deepening democracy through local participation : examining the ward committee system as a form of local participation in Bonteheuvel in the Western Cape
Abstract: A case from Western Cape was used to examine the South African experience in the disconnect between the institutional arrangements to foster participation introduced by the state after 1994 and the ability of the poor to engage with the state through these institutional arrangements. Author(s): Esau, Michelle Source(s): , 31 p. Published: 2007 University…
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La contribution des collectivités territoriales à l’atteinte des objectifs du millénaire pour le développement : quelques expériences au Niger
Abstract: This report provides a historical background of decentralization in Niger and examines to what extent popular or community participation has been able to contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Author(s): Sène, Gaoussou; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): , 65 p., ill., tabs Published: 2007 Institut royal des tropiques (KIT) [etc.], Amsterdam [etc.] (French ISBN/ISSN:…