Tag: Public Sector

• An Analytical Framework for Assessing Decentralized Local Governance and the Local Sector

  

  How do we assess the public sector with regard to decentralization, intergovernmental relations, and the role of the local public sector? To answer the question, the paper from the Urban Institute Centre on International Development and Governance (IDG)  (2010) proposes a comparative decentralization assessment for rapidly assessing a country’s local public sector, including its political-administrative…

  mymy5

  January 15, 2014

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  accountability, Assessment, civil society, Decentralization, Empowerment, Local Government, Public Sector

• Public sector governance reform

  Abstract: Oxford Policy Management Ltd (OPM) is an independent UK consulting company who have been contracted to conduct an evaluation of support to Public Sector Governance Reform (PSGR) in developing countries over the last ten years (2001-2010), with the specific objective of improving future support. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2012 Oxford policy management, Oxford (English…

  kitrdlg

  January 1, 2012

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  administrative reform, decentralization in government, development assistance, evaluation, Governance, Public Sector

• Causes of poor service delivery in Africa and their impact on development

  Abstract: With the current focus on poverty, service delivery remains an issue throughout Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This paper explores the factors affecting service delivery in SSA and compares public services provision to private sector service delivery, as well as the impact of both on development. Author(s): Odaro, Esohe Denise Source(s): , Consilience : the journal…

  kitrdlg

  January 1, 2012

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  africa south of sahara, development strategies, poverty alleviation, private sector, Public Sector, public services

• New partnerships in decentralised cooperation

  Abstract: The objectives of this EU-sponsored, inclusive High-Level Platform are to: (1) demonstrate the relevance of local and regional governments; (2) highlight the growing importance of public-private partnerships; and (3) provide local and regional governments with a theoretical and practical framework. Author(s): Source(s): , [6] p., ill. Published: 2012 Eudevdays.eu, Brussels (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link:…

  kitrdlg

  January 1, 2012

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  co-operation between organizations, decentralization in government, development assistance, eu, private sector, Public Sector

• Money, corruption, and political competition in established and emerging democracies

  Abstract: [Partial preview] The effectiveness of public subsidization of political competition as an alternative to contributions from the private sector is examined, especially from the perspective of its possible anti-corruption effect. Cases include the Philippines, Zimbabwe, and Bangladesh. Author(s): Mendilow, Jonathan Source(s): , xv, 211 p. Published: 2012 Lexington, Lanham, MD [etc.] (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-7391-7076-2/…

  kitrdlg

  January 1, 2012

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  bangladesh, corrupt practices, democracy, finance, Philippines, political corruption, political parties, private sector, Public Sector, zimbabwe

• LOGOTRI : network of local government training and research institutes in Asia and the Pacific

  Abstract: LOGOTRI is the Network of Local Government Training and Research Institutes in Asia and the Pacific. Its members are both governmental, autonomous and private sector institutions and organizations involved primarily in local government training and research. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 LOGOTRI, Pokhara (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.logotri.net/

  kitrdlg

  January 1, 2011

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  asia and the pacific, Capacity Building, civil society, Local Government, private sector, Public Sector, training programmes

• Forests and governance programme

  Abstract: The overall goal of CIFOR’s Forests and Governance Programme is to promote good forest governance based on social justice, equity, and accountability. Its priority themes are: (1) governance and multistakeholder forests; and (2) forest finance, trade, law enforcement, and corporate accountability. Author(s): CIFOR Source(s): , Published: 2011 Center for international forestry research (CIFOR), Bogor…

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  January 1, 2011

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  accountability, community participation, forest management, Governance, natural resources, private sector, Public Sector, social justice

• Resource guide on decentralisation and local government

  Abstract: Guidance is provided for designing, implementing and evaluating decentralization reforms and local government practices. Current debates on the impact of decentralization and local government on poverty reduction, service delivery and conflict are presented. Author(s): Scott, Zoë; Alam, Munawwar Source(s): , Commonwealth secretariat local government reform series; 3 v, 211 p., 24 cm Commonwealth secretariat…

  kitrdlg

  January 1, 2011

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  accountability, Conflict, decentralization in government, development planning, guidelines, Local Government, local taxation, political participation, poverty alleviation, Public Sector, public services

• Public group on public sector reform & decentralisation

  Abstract: This online group about public sector reform, decentralization, improved service delivery, and local governance is part of Capacity4Dev.eu, an online community for development practitioners. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Capacity4dev.eu, [Brussels (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://capacity4dev.ec.europa.eu/public-pub.sector-reform-decentralisation/

  kitrdlg

  January 1, 2011

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  administrative reform, decentralization in government, development assistance, eu, Governance, Local Government, Public Sector, public services

• Busan partnership for effective development co-operation

  Abstract: The final declaration of the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness, Busan, South Korea, establishes a framework for development cooperation that embraces traditional donors, South-South cooperators, CSOs and private funders. Among other things, it stresses the importance of local governance. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , 12 p. Published: 2011 United nations development programme (UNDP)],…

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  January 1, 2011

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  civil society, co-operation between organizations, cost benefit analysis, development assistance, development strategies, Governance, Local Government, private sector, Public Sector