Tag: Public Sector

• Democratization in Egypt : the potential role of decentralization

  Abstract: This Policy Brief highlights the role that decentralization reform could play in the process of deep structural reforms that are needed within Egypt’s public sector in order to ensure that the public sector is capable of being responsive to the needs of the people. Author(s): Boex, Jamie Source(s): , Policy brief / Urban institute…

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  accountability, administrative reform, decentralization in government, Egypt, Public Sector, public services

• Fiscal decentralization in Kenya : a small step or giant leap?

  Abstract: Following the post-election violence in 2007, Kenya adopted a new constitution in September 2010, which represents an important step in the process of national reconciliation and an important attempt to make Kenya’s public sector more efficient and more accountable through devolution. Author(s): Boex, Jamie; Kelly, Roy Source(s): , IDG policy brief 6:00 PM IDG…

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  accountability, Conflict, decentralization in government, ethnic and racial groups, Kenya, legislation, Public Sector

• Exploring the measurement and effectiveness of the local public sector : toward a classification of local public sector finances and a comparison of devolved and deconcentrated finances

  Abstract: This paper discusses how we can arrive at a consistent classification of (local) public expenditures and revenues that allows us to identify what share of public expenditures is spent within the local public sector, especially in direct support of the delivery of public services. Author(s): Boex, Jamie Source(s): , IDG working paper; 2011-05 20…

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  decentralization in government, finance, local finance, Local Government, Public Sector, public services

• 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/

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

• Demanding good governance : lessons from social accountability initiatives in Africa

  Abstract: The case studies presented in this book represent a cross-section of African countries, drawing on initiatives launched and implemented both by civil society groups and by local and national governments in countries with different political contexts and cultures. Author(s): McNeil, Mary; Malena, Carmen Source(s): , xxvi, 236 p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2010 World…

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  accountability, Africa, africa south of sahara, budgeting, Capacity Building, development policy, Governance, popular participation, Public Sector, social development

• Reforming the Malawian public sector : retrospectives and prospectives

  Abstract: This book examines decentralization, performance contracting, and public–private partnerships as key aspects of failed donor-induced public sector reforms in Malawi, using the case of the 2005/6 fertilizer subsidy programme. Author(s): Tambulasi, Richard I.C. Source(s): , CODESRIA book series vi, 110 p., ill., 24 cm CODESRIA book series Published: 2010 Council for the development of…

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  decentralization in government, development strategies, economic policy, malawi, private sector, Public Sector, subsidies

• An analytical framework for assessing decentralized local governance and the local public sector

  Abstract: This comparative decentralization assessment framework guides a rapid assessment of a country’s local public sector, including its political-administrative structures, its system of intergovernmental relations and the financing of the country’s decentralized local governments. Author(s): Boex, Jamie; Yilmaz, Serdar Source(s): , IDG working paper; 2010-06 36 p., ill., tabs IDG working paper 2010-06 Published: 2010…

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  decentralization in government, Governance, guidelines, Local Government, Public Sector

• The Local public sector initiative : strengthening public services, achieving development, empowering people over the public sector

  Abstract: The Local Public Sector Initiative (LPSI) was initiated in December 2010 by the Urban Institute Center on International Development and Governance to promote international development and strengthen public sector governance worldwide. The focus is on decentralization and local governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Local public sector initiative (LPSI), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: /…

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  decentralization in government, development assistance, Governance, international co-operation, Local Government, Public Sector

• Governance decentralization and local infrastructure provision in Indonesia

  Abstract: This paper examines the recent decentralization of governance in Indonesia and its impact on local infrastructure provision. Author(s): Chowdhury, Shyamal; Yamauchi, Futoshi; Dewina, Reno Source(s): , IFPRI discussion paper; 902 vi, 24 p., ill., tabs IFPRI discussion paper 902 Published: 2009 International food policy research institute (IFPRI), Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/publications/ifpridp00902.pdf

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  decentralization in government, decision-making, Governance, indonesia, infrastructure, jurisdiction, Local Government, Public Sector

• Governance matters : a blog about governance and development for all

  Abstract: This is the World Bank’s blog on governance and anti-corruption. It aims at providing a space for debate and knowledge sharing on this critical field of development. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2009 World bank, [Washington, DC] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://blogs.worldbank.org/governance/blog

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  civil society, development assistance, Governance, human rights, Public Sector