Tag: poverty alleviation
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Pursuing the MDGs through local government : thematic annex
Abstract: During the Global Forum on Local Development of October 2010 a number of themes was discussed, including the role of local governments in: (1) service delivery; (2) state-building and democratization in post conflict settings; (3) food security; (4) poverty reduction; and (5) economic development. Author(s): Baert, Théofiel Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Poverty eradication, Millennium development goals and sustainable development in Nigeria
Abstract: This paper analyses the effect of eradicating poverty in Nigeria via the instrumentality of the MDGs and concludes that government at various levels must come up with genuine poverty reduction programmes if the challenges of poverty must be tackled. Author(s): Anger, Barnes Source(s): , Journal of sustainable development; Vol. 3, No. 4 p. 138-144,…
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Democracy and poverty reduction in Nigeria : a case study of Rivers State : 1999-2007
Abstract: The findings from 10 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State, Nigeria, show that the democratic experience has impacted little to the poverty situation of the people of Rivers State. Author(s): Nna, Nekabari Johnson; Igwe, Prince Ikechukwu Source(s): , Journal of language, technology & entrepreneurship in Africa; Vol. 2, No. 2 p. 131-162, ill.,…
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Localizing the MDGs : unlocking the potential of the local public sector to engage in development and poverty reduction
Abstract: This paper explores how local governments and deconcentrated national government departments can contribute to achieving poverty reduction and development outcomes. Increasingly, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are pursued in a top-down manner. Author(s): Boex, Jamie Source(s): , IDG working paper; 2010-04 18 p., ill., graph, tab IDG working paper 2010-04 Published: 2010 Urban institute…
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Peoples’ empowerment through democratic decentralization in India
Abstract: There is substantial evidence that basic public services and programmes meant for the poor and marginalized function inefficiently in India, especially in the poorer states. Delivery will not improve in India unless the process simultaneously empowers the poor, including women. Author(s): Saxena, N.C. Source(s): , 78 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 National council of…
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Is decentralisation in Ghana pro-poor?
Abstract: A brief comparison of the expenditure and revenue patterns of the poorest and richest local governments in Ghana suggests that local governments are not inherently pro-poor and that locally generated funds might be used in ways that do not reflect the needs of the locality as a whole. Author(s): Obeng-Odoom, Franklin Source(s): , Commonwealth…
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Local government finance : the challenges of the 21st century : executive summary : second global report on decentralization and local democracy
Abstract: The architecture of fiscal decentralization in 110 countries is analysed. Local authorities are taking on more and more responsibilities. Existing funding does not allow them to respond to poverty and the need for investment. Recommendations to strengthen local government finance are proposed. Author(s): Martínez-Vázquez, Jorge Source(s): , 93 p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2010…
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Accelerating poverty and vulnerability reduction : trends, opportunities, and constraints
Abstract: The roles of decentralization, local government, and civic participation in poverty alleviation in Indonesia are discussed in a wider context of national development programmes. Author(s): Suryahadi, Asep Source(s): , SMERU working paper 17 p., ill., graphs, tabs SMERU working paper draft Published: 2010 SMERU research institute, Jakarta (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.smeru.or.id/report/workpaper/povertyvulnerabilityreduction/povertyvulnerabilityreduction.pdf
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Inclusive local governance for poverty reduction : a review of policies and practices
Abstract: IDS reviewed 11 cases studies of donors worldwide to analyse how and when donor policies and initiatives for social inclusion in local governance processes and institutions really work to improve the lives of the poor. Author(s): Mejía Acosta, Andrés; Clark, Julia Source(s): , 48 p., ill. Published: 2010 Swiss agency for development and cooperation…