Tag: Public administration

• Good enough governance : poverty reduction and reform in developing countries

  Abstract: This paper argues that the avenues open to countries attempting to improve bureaucratic performance are profoundly influenced by their governance contexts. This obvious point is often neglected by those using the rhetoric of ‘democratizing’ and decentralizing the bureaucracy. Author(s): Grindle, Merilee S. Source(s): , 53 p., ill., tabs Published: 2002 University of Birmingham. Governance…

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  January 1, 2002

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  accountability, decentralization in government, Governance, poverty alleviation, Public administration

• 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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  January 1, 2000

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  administrative reform, decentralization in government, development assistance, Local Government, poverty alleviation, Public administration, tanzania, world bank

• Decentralisation in Peru’s agricultural policy : a critical review from 1993 to 1998

  Abstract: Author(s): Heuft, Anja; Buchenrieder, Gertrud Source(s): , Forschung zur Entwicklungsökonomie und -politik = Research in development economics and policy : discussion paper; 10 ii, 32 p., ill., graphs, tabs, 21 cm Forschung zur Entwicklungsökonomie und -politik = Research in development economics and policy : discussion paper 10 Published: 2000 Universität Hohenheim – Tropenzentrum :…

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  January 1, 2000

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  agricultural administration, agricultural development, agricultural policy, decentralization in government, Peru, Public administration, subsidies

• 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…

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  January 1, 1999

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  accountability, civil service reform, decentralization in government, privatization, Public administration, public services

• Decentralization briefing notes

  Abstract: These overviews cover decentralization issues such as: rationale for decentralization; political, fiscal, and administrative aspects; participation; transfers and grants; capacity building; service delivery in health, education, water supply and infrastructure; and, equity and transparency. Author(s): Litvack, Jennie; Seddon, Jessica; Ahmad, Junaid Source(s): , WBI working papers x, 99 p., ill., tabs WBI working papers…

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  January 1, 1999

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  accountability, Capacity Building, civil society, decentralization in government, economic growth, education, Fiscal policy, health, infrastructure, popular participation, poverty alleviation, Public administration, public services, social justice, water supply

• Decentralization in developing countries : a review of recent experience

  Abstract: Decentralization – whether as deconcentration, delegation, or devolution – has had mixed results. The right scale, sufficient time, and adequate training determine success. The process must be accompanied by a shift in the orientation of central bureaucracy from control to facilitation and support. Author(s): Rondinelli, Dennis August; Nellis, John R.; Cheema, G. Shabbir Source(s):…

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  bureaucracy, Capacity Building, decentralization in government, decision-making, Local Government, Public administration