Tag: Public Sector
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Accountability in public services in South Africa : selected issues
Abstract: The service delivery capacity and quality challenges in South Africa are examined by analysing the interaction between service providers and beneficiaries. Special emphasis is placed on the accountability relationships among citizen-users, policymakers, and service providers. Author(s): Brink, Rogier Van Den Source(s): , xiv, 157 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011 World bank, [Washington,…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Where local talents unite for global development
Abstract: The Talent for Governance Network connects civil servants worldwide. In this online community, they can share experiences and knowledge about their work in local governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2009 Hague academy for local governance, The Hague (English; Dutch ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.talentforgovernance.com/en/home/
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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