Tag: poverty alleviation
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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],…
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Building coherence between sector reforms and decentralisation : do SWAps provide the missing link?
Abstract: The report looks at the relationship between sector-wide approaches (SWAps), sector programmes and decentralization processes in different institutional contexts, drawing on five country studies. It examines how SWAps can support sector reforms and decentralization in a balanced and coherent way. Author(s): Land, Tony; Hauck, Volker; Bijl, Jaap Source(s): , ECDPM discussion papers; 49 45…
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Devolution as a threat to democratic decision-making in forestry? : findings from three states in India
Abstract: The conflict between the state devolution policy of Joint Forest Management and the exercise of democratic local control over forest management in India is examined with regard to livelihood and forest quality improvement. Author(s): Sarin, Madhu; Singh, Neera M.; Sundar, Nandini; Bhogal, Ranu K. Source(s): , Working paper / Overseas development institute (ODI); 197…
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Do poor people benefit less from decentralization?
Abstract: Can decentralization benefit the poor? Data from India suggest excluded groups should be empowered by education and information about their rights and about the processes of local government. Author(s): Krishna, Anirudh Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 All academic, Eugene, OR (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://citation.allacademic.com//meta/p_mla_apa_research_citation/0/6/4/0/3/pages64036/p64036-1.php
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Empowering the poor : local governance for poverty reduction
Abstract: The basic conceptual dimensions of poverty and local governance are analysed and the key characteristics of the UNCDF framework for local development are outlined. Generally, a greater involvement of local populations in decision-making will help reduce poverty. Author(s): Bonfiglioli, Angelo Source(s): , viii, 153 p., ill., tabs Published: 2003 United nations capital development fund…
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Decentralisation and development planning : some practical considerations
Abstract: Three case studies are presented to illustrate a number of areas that require careful consideration when the institutionalization of decentralized development planning systems forms part of project activities. Author(s): Hadingham, Tim Source(s): , 27 p,, ill., tabs Published: 2003 Department for international development (DFID). Transport links], [London etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.transport-links.org/transport_links/filearea/publications/1_802_Decentralisation%20and%20Development%20Planning%20-%20Some%20Practical%20Considerations.pdf
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Decentralization and poverty reduction : does it work?
Abstract: The link between decentralized governance and human development is examined. The focus of decentralization should be more on the actual development process and the capacities of those that decentralization intends to help instead of the formal, administrative, and political aspects. Author(s): Katsiaouni, Olympios Source(s): , 24 p. Published: 2003 United nations public administration network…
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Evaluation of local economic development (LED) in the Free state province
Abstract: This report examines the current status quo with respect to Local Economic Development (LED) in the Free State Province, and the impact which LED projects are having on local communities. The role of local government is highlighted. Author(s): Nel, Etienne Source(s): , CDS research report : LED & SMMC development; 2 52 p CDS…
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Democratic decentralisation and poverty reduction : exploring the linkages
Abstract: This article explores the nature of linkages between democracy, decentralization and poverty reduction. Through a literature review it examines the problems and constraints on the impact of democratic decentralization on poverty reduction. Country cases synthesize possible preconditions for success. Author(s): Vedeld, Trond Source(s): Forum for development studies; (2003)2, p. 159-203, ill., tabs Forum for…
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Making services work for poor people
Abstract: The framework outlined in this paper provides a way to examine options for improving the outcome of public services for the poor. The different examples all improved outcomes by addressing aspects of the relationships between policymaker, service provider, and client. Author(s): Devarajan, Shantayanan; Reinikka, Ritva Source(s): , i, 19 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published:…