Tag: public services
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The imperative of participation in South African local government
Abstract: Local government has become the implementing agency for development in South Africa. Citizens are encouraged to participate actively as voters, as citizens, as consumers and end-users of municipal services, and as organized partners involved in the mobilization of resources for development. Author(s): Govender, Jayanathan; Reddy, P.S. Source(s): , Africanus; vol. 41, no. 2 p.…
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What makes the Bangladesh Local government engineering department (LGED) so effective? : complementarity between LGED capacity and donor capacity development support : revisiting the capacity development approach through comparative case analysis
Abstract: LGED is the organization in charge of planning and implementing rural, urban and small scale water resources infrastructure development projects in Bangladesh. It also provides technical support to local government institutions and stakeholder capacity building. Author(s): Fujita, Yasuo Source(s): , JICA-RI working paper; 27 49 p., ill., tabs JICA-RI working paper 27 Published: 2011…
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Decentralization in agricultural extension: implications and priorities
Abstract: Decentralization has the potential to enhance the efficacy of agricultural knowledge and information systems. Agricultural extension services are under increasing pressure to become more effective, more responsive to farmers, and less costly to government. Author(s): Emami, Abbas; Ghorbani, Esmaeil Source(s): , Journal of American science; Vol. 7, No. 6 p. 185-189 Journal of American…
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Local municipality productive efficiency and its determinants in South Africa
Abstract: The potential determinants of efficiency gaps among 231 local municipalities in South Africa are investigated. It is shown that 3 categories of municipalities could have achieved the same level of services with 16 to 80% fewer resources. Fiscal autonomy and skilled top management were key factors. Author(s): Monkam, Nara F. Source(s): , Department of…
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Rapid feedback : the role of community scorecards in improving service delivery : dealing with governance and corruption risks in project lending
Abstract: Community Score Card initiatives are typified by a number of common characteristics including: the use of a simple and low cost implementation framework; promoting community ownership and empowerment; and providing service providers with direct feedback. Author(s): Post, David; Agarwal, Sanjay; Venugopal, Varsha Source(s): , How-to notes 16 p., ill., tabs How-to notes Published: 2011…
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Decentralization and rural service delivery in Uganda
Abstract: The paper documents the state of knowledge regarding rural service provision in Uganda under decentralization and identifies knowledge gaps for further investigation. Its focus is on education, health, and agricultural advisory services, as well as the management of natural resources in Uganda. Author(s): Bashaasha, Bernard; Mangheni, Margaret Najjingo; Nkonya, Ephraim Source(s): , IFPRI discussion…
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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…
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Local government in Ethiopia : still an apparatus of control?
Abstract: This article argues that in spite of the declared objectives of re-decentralisation in Ethiopia, the tradition of using local government as a means of control remains very much intact. Yet, “local mechanisms” allowed a considerable increase in the “access and provision of public goods”. Author(s): Ayele, Zemelak Source(s): , Law democracy & development; 15…
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From international land deals to local informal agreements : regulations of and local reactions to agricultural investments in Madagascar : draft conference paper
Abstract: This article analyses the dynamics of local politics within the framework of large-scale farmland acquisition projects in Madagascar, using the case of the 1.3 million ha land acquisition by Daewoo for export of palm oil and maize to South Korea. Author(s): Perrine, Burnod Source(s): , 16 p. draft Published: 2011 Erasmus university Rotterdam (EUR).…