Tag: poverty alleviation
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TASAF : a support or an obstacle to local government reform?
Abstract: The Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) is a US$ 60 million World Bank funded programme that is aimed to strengthen administrative efficiency, democratic decentralization and poverty reduction. One of the findings of a study is that TASAF does not seem to weaken the local administrative structure. Author(s): Braathen, Einar Source(s): , Formative process research…
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Towards good governance at the local level : the role of grassroots institutions
Abstract: This paper argues that good governance efforts should be aimed at the local, municipal level. Unfortunately, local government is often very weak in terms of capacity, finance, and elite capture. Author(s): Wit, Joop De Source(s): , Working paper series / Institute of social studies; 325 42 p., 30 cm Working paper series / Institute…
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Decentralisation and poverty reduction : elaborating the linkages
Abstract: The contribution of decentralization to poverty reduction is examined and the added value of local governments in poverty reduction strategies is assessed, using cases from Ethiopia, Guinea and Mozambique. Author(s): Bossuyt, Jean; Gould, Jeremy Source(s): , Policy management brief; 12 8:00 PM Policy management brief 12 Published: 2000 European centre for development policy management…
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Community driven development : a vision of poverty reduction through empowerment
Abstract: The World Bank’s vision of Community Driven Development (CDD) as a key means of helping to achieve the development objectives that are becoming apparent through the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) process is outlined. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , [20] p. Published: 2000 World bank], [Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://info.worldbank.org/etools/docs/library/209162/CDD_Africa_vision_Final.doc