Tag: rural areas
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Third national program for community empowerment in rural areas (PNPM-rural)
Abstract: Rural PNPM Mandiri is a core part of PNPM Mandiri and is developed from the Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) launched in 1998. The Rural PNPM Mandiri overall objective is to reduce poverty and improve local-level governance in rural areas of Indonesia, using a participatory planning process. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011 World…
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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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Empowerment : an approach for development in rural areas of Iran
Abstract: Empowerment as a strategy for rural development in Iran is discussed. A distinction is made between social, political, psychological, and organizational empowerment. An integrated approach is advocated, involving local governnment, community support, and decentralized sectoral approaches. Author(s): Allahdadi, Fatemeh Source(s): , Journal of American science; Vol. 7, No. 5 p. 378-381, ill Journal of…
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Be the change you want to see
Abstract: Founded in 2001, Janaagraha started as a movement to enable citizen participation in public governance in India. It has now evolved into a robust institution for Citizenship and Democracy. Janaagraha uses a comprehensive framework, REED, as its guiding principle to enhance public governance. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2011 Janaagraha centre for citizenship and democracy,…
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Pursuing the MDGs through local government : Naoros village
Abstract: This entry for the GFLD video contest (Sept. 2010) shows participants at the Conference on Transparency, Free Flow of Information and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which was held in London on 24-25 August 2010. They emphasize the need for local government to achieve the MDGs. Author(s): Ochweri, James; Eriksson, Emma Source(s): , 3:35…
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Financial resources mobilization performance of rural local government : case study of three Union Parishad in Bangladesh
Abstract: Fiscal decentralization in Bangladesh has been initiated but the existing pattern of rural local governments self financing is not impressive. The relatively small scale Union Parishad (UP), the lowest tier rural local government, show some promise. Author(s): Ullah, Md. Anwar; Pongquan, Soparth Source(s): , Asian social science; Vol. 6, No. 11 p. 95-115, ill.,…
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Local development outlook Cambodia
Abstract: This Executive Summary provides a comprehensive overview of local development trends in Cambodia. It discusses policy, decentralization and governance reforms aimed at reducing disparities and exploiting Cambodia’s enormous potential. Author(s): Crosta, Nicola; Abrams, Julian Source(s): , 34 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Internal migration and rural service provision in northern Ghana
Abstract: The effect of the level of district rural services on rural-urban migration was studied in Northern Ghana. It was found that rural service improvements aimed at reducing economic isolation can enhance labour mobility and free up on-farm labour for migration by lowering transaction costs. Author(s): Wouterse, Fleur Source(s): , IFPRI discussion paper; 952 v,…
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Results of the innovation plans contest from the learning path
Abstract: The results of the Innovation Plans Contest developed as part of the learning path “Innovative experiences in participatory cartography and legal empowerment as tools to solve conflicts and ensure indigenous and peasant communities´ land rights” in Nicaragua and Guatemala. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 International land coalition (ILC), Rome (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.landcoalition.org/news/results-innovation-plans-contest
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Decentralisation, democracy and allocation of poverty alleviation programmes in rural India
Abstract: A study of the effect of devolution on poverty alleviation programmes in Indian villages at household level indicates that the resources were captured by the local elite after decentralization, that is, decentralization did not necessarily contribute to the improvement of the welfare of the poor. Author(s): Sato, Takahiro; Imai, Katsushi S. Source(s): , BWPI…