Tag: poverty alleviation
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Nature, wealth, and power : emerging best practice for revitalizing rural Africa
Abstract: This paper discusses natural resource management as a key economic and governance issue for rural Africa. Building on lessons learned from more than 20 years of natural resource–based development in rural Africa, it presents principles and action steps that can serve as a guide to investment there. Author(s): Anderson, Jon; Shaikh, Asif Source(s): ,…
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UNCDF local development : investing in pro-poor infrastructure and services
Abstract: The UNCDF local development programme supports projects for sustainable development and poverty reduction especially in rural areas of least developed countries, destilling and disseminating policy lessons, and providing technical advisory services. Author(s): UNCDF Source(s): , Published: 2004 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), [New York, NY] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.uncdf.org/english/local_development/
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Decentralisation and poverty in developing countries : exploring the impact
Abstract: There is no unambiguous link between decentralization and poverty reduction, but the poverty impact of decentralization would appear to depend less on the physical country setting than on the capacity and willingness of policy makers to ensure a pro-poor devolution process. Author(s): Jütting, Johannes Source(s): , Working paper / OECD development centre; 236 52…
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Local governance
Abstract: This paper discusses the impact of democratic decentralization on poverty reduction. It argues that the unwillingness of many governments to devolve adequate powers and resources to local bodies has limited their potential to deliver development outcomes. Author(s): Manor, James Source(s): , [13] p Published: 2004 University of Birmingham. Governance and social development resource centre…
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Poverty, policies and perceptions in Tanzania : an evaluation of Dutch aid to two district rural development programmes
Abstract: This evaluation examines the extent to which interventions supported by the Netherlands in the framework of the District Rural Development Programmes in Tanzania have addressed the fundamental causes of rural poverty as perceived by the various stakeholders in the programmes. Author(s): Bartelink, Alexander A.; Aarden, Ton Source(s): , IOB evaluations; 296 xii, 171 p.,…
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Municipalities and finance : a sourcebook for capacity building
Abstract: [Limited preview] This sourcebook provides solutions for building municipal finance capacity in development contexts . With increasing decentralization, finance and the effective delivery of services at the local level, particularly for the poor, are critical issues for local governments. Author(s): Blore, Ian; Devas, Nick; Slater, Richard Source(s): , xix, 179 p., ill., tabs limited…
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction : from lessons learned to policy action, 29-30 September 2004 at OECD headquarters : room documents
Abstract: A workshop on decentralization and poverty reduction was held at OECD headquarters in September 2004. Case studies from Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Ghana, India, and Uganda were provided and papers on the role of development assistance were presented. Author(s): OECD Development Centre Source(s): , Published: 2004 [Organisation for economic co-operation and development] (OECD), Paris (English…
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Democratization and the distribution of local public goods in a poor rural economy
Abstract: A study from India finds that local democratization appears to serve the interests of the poor. The study model is applied to a data set from rural India that includes detailed information on economic conditions, public good stocks, local political structure, and revenue-raising authority. Author(s): Foster, Andrew D.; Rosenzweig, Mark R. Source(s): , 50…
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction in Africa : the politics of local-central relations
Abstract: Evidence from Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania shows that decentralization is unlikely to lead to more pro-poor outcomes without a serious effort to strengthen and broaden accountability mechanisms at both local and national levels. Author(s): Crook, Richard C. Source(s): Public administration and development; 23(2003)1, p. 77-88 Public administration and development 23(2003)1 Published:…
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Public sector underpinnings of service reform
Abstract: The three institutional structures likely to influence service delivery the most are budgets, decentralization, and public administration. Decentralization is not magic. Allocating more responsibilities to subnational governments does not itself transform service delivery. Author(s): Devarajan, Shantayanan Source(s): World development report; (2004), p. 180-202, ill., graphs, tabs World development report (2004) Published: 2003 World bank],…