Tag: public services
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Public sector underpinnings of service reform
Abstract: The three institutional structures likely to influence service delivery the most are budgets, decentralization, and public administration. Decentralization is not magic. Allocating more responsibilities to subnational governments does not itself transform service delivery. Author(s): Devarajan, Shantayanan Source(s): World development report; (2004), p. 180-202, ill., graphs, tabs World development report (2004) Published: 2003 World bank],…
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Building coherence between sector reforms and decentralisation : do SWAps provide the missing link?
Abstract: The report looks at the relationship between sector-wide approaches (SWAps), sector programmes and decentralization processes in different institutional contexts, drawing on five country studies. It examines how SWAps can support sector reforms and decentralization in a balanced and coherent way. Author(s): Land, Tony; Hauck, Volker; Bijl, Jaap Source(s): , ECDPM discussion papers; 49 45…
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Lessons from experiences in decentralising infrastructure & service delivery in rural areas : (Uganda case study)
Abstract: The outcomes of innovations in infrastructure service delivery in rural Uganda as introduced by a District Development Programme in the sectors of health, education, water and sanitation, rural roads and agriculture are evaluated. Author(s): Onyach-Olaa , Martin Source(s): , xi, 53 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2003 Asian development bank (ADB)], [Manila (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Making services work for poor people
Abstract: The framework outlined in this paper provides a way to examine options for improving the outcome of public services for the poor. The different examples all improved outcomes by addressing aspects of the relationships between policymaker, service provider, and client. Author(s): Devarajan, Shantayanan; Reinikka, Ritva Source(s): , i, 19 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published:…
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Local governance for poverty reduction in Africa : AGF-V concept paper
Abstract: This concept paper highlights issues in local governance, including: (1) political leadership and participation; (2) access and equity in social service delivery; (3) fiscal decentralization and financial management; and (4) a framework for action linking local governance and poverty reduction. Author(s): Saasa, Oliver S.; Teixeira, Alfredo; Othman Source(s): , 33 p., ill., map, tab…
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On the meaning(s) of capacity in the literature and practice of administrative reform in transitional countries : searching for clarity (with an application to local government in Serbia)
Abstract: This discussion of the concept of CB highlights the imprecision of the term. But more important than conceptual elegance is the fact that projects aimed at enhancing capacity really have had very broad and sometimes unclear goals. Author(s): Straussman, Jeffrey D. Source(s): , 32 p., ill. draft Published: 2002 University of Kansas. Public management…
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Decentralizing agricultural extension : lessons and good practice
Abstract: Field extension advisory services are well suited to decentralized approaches, but a comprehensive extension system requires a range of extension support services and programs, some of which (strategy formulation, training, M&E) are often best carried out at the central level. Author(s): Alex, Gary; World Bank Source(s): , v, 16 p., ill., tabs Published: 2000…
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Enhancing participation in local governance : experiences from the Philippines
Abstract: This source book on decentralization, devolution, participation and governance shares results in public sector reform and highlights successful experiences in health service delivery, natural resources management and the promotion of local economic development. Author(s): Mercaida, Enrique G. Source(s): , 197 p., ill., tabs Published: 2000 International institute of rural reconstruction (IIRR) [etc.], Silang [etc.]…
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The new public management in developing countries
Abstract: The differences between management decentralization and political decentralization are outlined and their relationship to new public management (NPM) reforms is discussed. Author(s): Polidano, Charles Source(s): , Public policy and management working paper series; 13 37 p., 30 cm Public policy and management working paper series 13 Published: 1999 University of Manchester. Institute for development…