Tag: privatization
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Searching for a new land rights paradigm by focusing on community-based natural resource governance
Abstract: This paper makes the case for reconsidering communal property rights in land administration, since communal rights may not naturally evolve into private individual rights. It is argued that sustainable development can best be achieved by enhancing the adaptive capacity of communities. Author(s): Barnes, Grenville; Child, Brian Source(s): , 16 p., ill., graphs Published: 2012…
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Decentralization of agricultural extension : new way to improve rural development in third world
Abstract: A review of past experiences with the decentralization and privatization of agricultural extension services is presented with special reference to the situation in Pakistan. Conditions for decentralization to deliver include giving users control over program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Author(s): Khodamoradi, Sharareh; Abedi, Mohammad Source(s): , Journal of American science; Vol. 7, No. 4…
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Water supply reforms and child mortality in Colombia 1990-2004
Abstract: A study of privatization of water and sewerage services in Columbia found that larger local governments that reformed service provision exhibited slower reduction of child mortality rate from infectious and transmissible diseases than municipalities that maintained them as public services. Author(s): Granados, Claudia; Sánchez, Fabio Source(s): , [33] p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2009…
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Public sector reforms in Africa and the quest for democratic developmentalism in Africa
Abstract: Subjects include: (1) pitfalls of decentralization reforms in Uganda (2) prospects for improved service delivery in Uganda (3) privatization of water and sanitation services in Kenya. Author(s): Edigheji, Omano Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 33, no. 4 (special issue) , ill., tabs Africa development vol. 33, no. 4 (special issue) Published: 2008 Council for…
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Outsourcing practices by the government sector in South Africa : a preliminary study
Abstract: Outsourcing of public sector services to private institutions is a possible solution to the government institutions’ poor service delivery in South Africa. From an exploratory, preliminary study the conclusion could be drawn that outsourcing is a tool already effectively used by local governments. Author(s): Badenhorst-Weiss, J.A.; Nel, J.D. Source(s): , p. 619-635, ill., graphs,…
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Outsourcing revenue collection : experiences from local government authorities in Tanzania
Abstract: This brief examines recent experiences with privatized revenue collection in seven urban and rural councils in Tanzania, with particular focus on the outsourcing of revenue collection to private agents. Author(s): Fjeldstad, Odd-Helge; Katera, Lucas; Ngalewa, Erasto Source(s): , REPOA brief; 10 7 p., ill., tabs REPOA brief 10 Published: 2008 Research on poverty alleviation…
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The effects of decentralisation and privatisation on urban environmental management : waste management in the Accra metropolitan area
Abstract: This study deals with new institutional arrangements for solid waste management in Accra, Ghana. It was carried out with the aim of making clear how government’s decentralization and privatization policies affect the practices and performance of service providers. Author(s): Obirih-Opareh, Nelson Source(s): , NIRP research for policy series; 22 62 p., ill., 21 cm…
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Commerce, Kings and local government in Uganda : decentralizing natural resources to consolidate the central state
Abstract: This study explores the decentralization of forest management powers in Uganda in order to determine the extent to which powers have shifted to popularly elected and downwardly accountable local governments. The experience of decentralization in Uganda’s forestry sector is highly uneven. Author(s): Muhereza, Frank Emmanuel Source(s): , Environmental governance in Africa working papers; 8…
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The new public management in developing countries
Abstract: The differences between management decentralization and political decentralization are outlined and their relationship to new public management (NPM) reforms is discussed. Author(s): Polidano, Charles Source(s): , Public policy and management working paper series; 13 37 p., 30 cm Public policy and management working paper series 13 Published: 1999 University of Manchester. Institute for development…