Tag: Public Sector
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Analysing governance and political economy in sectors : joint donor workshop : 5th-6th November 2009 : workshop report
Abstract: Sector reform and effective service delivery are among the key critical factors for making progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and for achieving sustainable and equitable growth. This report summarizes donors’ experiences in sector-level governance and political economy analysis. Author(s): Foresti, Marta; Wild, Leni Source(s): , 17 p. Published: 2009 Overseas development institute…
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Outsourcing’s third wave : buying farmland abroad
Abstract: The fear of rising food prices and trade bans have prompted rich food importers from the Middle East and China to acquire vast tracts of poor countries’ farmland. Is this beneficial foreign investment or neocolonialism? Author(s): Source(s): , The Economist [4] p., ill., graph, map, photogr The Economist Published: 2009 Economist newspaper, London (English…
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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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United nations public administration network (UNPAN)
Abstract: UNPAN wants to establish an internet-based network linking regional and national institutions devoted to public administration, thus facilitating information exchange, experience sharing, and training on public sector policy and management for capacity building and better public administration. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 United nations public administration network (UNPAN), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN: /…
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The most frequent controversies on territorial economic development
Abstract: This toolkit for local economic development (LED) agencies intends to provide a synthetic guide to the main controversies, that LED policy makers encounter in their daily task. It provides a response to questions such as “How to decide about the organization of the services?” Author(s): Source(s): , ILS LEDA tool kit; 2 27 p…
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PPP, infrastructure, and decentralization : perspectives for Senegal
Abstract: This article examines the progress of Public-Private Partnerships in Senegal with regard to legal, institutional and regulatory settings, and demonstrates how decentralization could help PPP and boost local infrastructure development. Author(s): Barro, Abdoulaye Source(s): , IP3’s public-private partnership information series; December 6 p., ill IP3’s public-private partnership information series December Published: 2006 Institute for…
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Soutenir la mise en oeuvre de la décentralisation en milieu rural au Mali
Abstract: Author(s): Cissé, Augustin Source(s): , 2 vols, ill., 30 cm Published: 2003 Institut royal des tropiques (KIT), Amsterdam (French ISBN/ISSN: 90-6832-147-1/ Link: http://www.kit.nl/smartsite.shtml?id=SINGLEPUBLICATION&ItemID=1032
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Local economic development agencies : international co-operation for human development, economic democracy and poverty reduction
Abstract: A LEDA is a legal,local partnership arrangement between the main public and private institutions with the aim of maximizing the endogenous economic potential and competitive advantage of a territory in a global context, by making use of local natural, human and institutional resources. Author(s): Catenacci, Bruno Source(s): , 64 p., ill., map 2nd ed…
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Analyzing the performance of alternative institutional arrangements for sustaining rural infrastructure in developing countries
Abstract: This paper, which draws on principles from the new institutional economics and institutional analysis, argues that a principal underlying cause of the lack of sustained rural infrastructure investments in developing countries is the set or sets of perverse incentives. Author(s): Ostrom, Elinor; Schroeder, Larry; Wynne, Susan Source(s): , Journal of public administration, research &…