Tag: Public administration
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Planning in all its (dis)guises : spheres of government, functional areas and authority
Abstract: The constitutional framework of the powers and functions of local government in South Africa leaves room for uncertainty and confusion, caused by provisions that permit the support, monitoring, supervision and intervention by national and provincial government over provinces and local governments. Author(s): Van Wyk, Jeannie Van Source(s): , [Potchefstroom electronic law journal] (PER); Vol.…
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The political economy of deforestation in the tropics
Abstract: Often, most logging involves some illegal action. A survey across eight years of institutional change in post-Soeharto Indonesia illustrate how incentives faced by local government officials affect deforestation, and provide an example of how standard economic theories can explain illegal behavior. Author(s): Burgess, Robin Source(s): , [Economic organisation and public policy discussion papers; 37]…
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Organizational puzzles of agencification : a Kampala city council authority case, Uganda
Abstract: This paper analyses the emerging dilemmas of the agencification management approach in Kampala city. The focus is on assessing the validity of the assumption that there is structural disaggregation of the agency from the government as suggested by the New Public Management doctrine. Author(s): Karyeija, Gerald Kagambirwe; Kyohairwe, Stella B. Source(s): , Journal of…
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Institutional impacts of the local government reform program on good local governance in Tanzania
Abstract: The anti-corruption strategies and the local government reform program (LGRP) in Tanzania are analysed, based on their main policy goals as well as impacts on the overall institutional performance of local institutions in Tanzania. Structural concerns and “institutional shortfalls” are highlighted. Author(s): Mgonja, Boniface E.S.; Tundui, Charles Source(s): , International journal of academic research…
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Stellenbosch university library and information service : SUNScholar research repository
Abstract: The repository of South Africa’s Stellenbosch University has almost 200 theses in the field of public leadership. Author(s): University Of Stellenbosch Source(s): , Published: 2012 Stellenbosch university, Stellenbosch (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/694/search
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The land governance assessment framework : identifying and monitoring good practice in the land sector
Abstract: The framework (LGAF) provides guidance to diagnose and benchmark land governance. If land institutions function properly, land taxation provides a simple yet efficient tool to increase effective decentralization and to foster local government accountability. Author(s): Deininger, Klaus W.; Selod, Harris; Burns, Anthony F. Source(s): , Agriculture and rural development xvi, 147 p., ill., tabs…
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Portal do Ministério da administração estatal
Abstract: The portal of the Ministry of State Administration of Mozambique provides access to information and resources on local government, decentralization, and rural development. Author(s): Mozambique Source(s): , Published: 2012 Ministério da administração estatal, [Maputo] (Portuguese ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.mae.gov.mz/
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FreeBalance : modernizing public financial management = modernise la gestion des finances publiques = modernizando el manejo de las finanzas públicas
Abstract: FreeBalance is a global provider of software solutions for public financial management (PFM). PFM is an essential part of the international development process. FreeBalance solutions support government modernization, fiscal decentralization, and public finance reform across all levels of government. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 FreeBalance, Ottawa [etc.] (English; French; Spanish ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.freebalance.com/
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Mapping police services in the Democratic republic of Congo : institutional interactions at central, provincial and local levels
Abstract: This paper examines the roles, responsibilities and interactions between the various formal and informal institutions and stakeholders involved in the management of police services in the DRC. It identifies informal networks that influence decision-making processes and policy implementation. Author(s): Nlandu, Thierry Mayamba Source(s): , IDS research report; 71 103 p., ill., tabs IDS research…
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Good governance as a concept, and why this matters for development policy
Abstract: This paper argues that the concept of good governance in international development should be disaggregated and that attention and analysis should be refocused on its various disaggregated components, such as democracy, the rule of law, efficient public management. Author(s): Gisselquist, Rachel M. Source(s): , Working papers / UNU-WIDER; 2012/30 36 p., ill., tabs Working…