Tag: Public administration

• Concept of fiscal decentralization and worldwide overview

  Abstract: This is the introductory module of the World Bank Institute’s (WBI’s) Fiscal Decentralization (FD) program. It emphasizes that fiscal decentralization is a complex issue. The legal, constitutional, and administrative frameworks in each country all have a bearing on the outcome of its application. Author(s): Ebel, Robert D.; Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , 64 p., ill.,…

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  January 1, 2002

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  administrative aspects, Capacity Building, decentralization in government, Fiscal policy, legal aspects, Public administration, 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 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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  January 1, 1983

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